Castello del Buonconsiglio Monumenti e Collezioni Provinciali
Castello del Buonconsiglio Monumenti e Collezioni Provinciali
Castello del Buonconsiglio Monumenti e Collezioni Provinciali
4.5
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
The Buonconsiglio Castle is the largest and most important monumental complex of the Trentino Alto Adige region. It was the residence of the prince-bishops of Trento from the 13th century to the end of the 18th century, and is composed of a series of buildings of different eras, enclosed by walls and positioned slightly higher than the city. Castelvecchio is the oldest nucleus, dominated by an imposing cylindrical tower; the Magno Palazzo is the 16th century expansion in the Italian Renaissance-style as commissioned by the Prince-Bishop and Cardinal Bernardo Cles (1485-1539); the Baroque-style Giunta Albertiana dates from the end of the 17th century. At the extreme south of the complex is the Torre Aquila, within which is conserved the famous Cycle of the Months, one of the most fascinating secular pictorial cycles of the late Middle Ages.
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saibot
Huntersville, NC388 contributions
Dec 2019
My son & I really enjoyed visiting this castle as there are lots of neat sections to visit in the old part. The "newer" parts are interesting as well, & their collection of artifacts & exhibits is impressive. Well worth the reasonable entrance fee. The cafe was also pretty good! Grounds were decorated for the holidays which was also nice. Highly recommended!
Written 7 January 2020
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Oliver E
Goettingen, Germany202 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
A beautiful castle complex with a garden that can be used without paying an entrance fee.
For me, the separate entrance fee (2.50) for the Eagle Tower was also worth it. There are 11 frescoes on the walls, each of which represents a month. March was probably on a spiral staircase that has fallen victim to the passage of time. You get an audio guide (available in English and German as well as Italian). This explains what is depicted on the individual frescoes and there is also a short excursion on the subject of technology. One keyword is "no perspective representation".
There are a few places where you can look west from the Castello over Trento and thus also discover the Duomo.
If you are interested in museums and culture, you should take a look at the Castello.
For me, the separate entrance fee (2.50) for the Eagle Tower was also worth it. There are 11 frescoes on the walls, each of which represents a month. March was probably on a spiral staircase that has fallen victim to the passage of time. You get an audio guide (available in English and German as well as Italian). This explains what is depicted on the individual frescoes and there is also a short excursion on the subject of technology. One keyword is "no perspective representation".
There are a few places where you can look west from the Castello over Trento and thus also discover the Duomo.
If you are interested in museums and culture, you should take a look at the Castello.
Written 1 June 2024
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fssutton1
Charleston, SC889 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
I think this is really a great site. This is a combination castle and a good museum. Lots of the castle has been restored and the rooms and ceilings are thus amazing. The museum section has a lot of ancient history items of basically a non military orientation. Cost about 8 e and the Trento pass gives you a discount
Written 13 April 2023
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Isabella
Merone, Italy37 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
A must if you love art and history. The museum is full of historical relics and different paintings from different artists. The garden is very beautiful, peaceful and well kept. Unfortunately we couldn't visit the tower due to our limited time, but I would definitely come back just to go up there and enjoy the view over the city
Written 6 August 2021
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checchirobertobs
Province of Brescia, Italy38 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
The castle is beautiful and kept in excellent condition
Guide Margherita is very good and prepared you can feel her love for what she tells so time flies while transporting you into the history of Castellana di Trento life, congratulations because guides of this value are not often found.
Thank you so much 🙏
Guide Margherita is very good and prepared you can feel her love for what she tells so time flies while transporting you into the history of Castellana di Trento life, congratulations because guides of this value are not often found.
Thank you so much 🙏
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Written 16 September 2024
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claudie62
Boulogne-sur-Mer, France1,474 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
A 750m walk from the Duomo square, beautiful castle overlooking the city. There is the old part and the new one with rooms with superb ceilings. The visit is almost arrowed and one passes in many exhibition rooms, in fact it is a museum, (except for the 12 months fresco, only guided tour ). 10 € standard entrance.
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Written 22 August 2024
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Pinovis
Verona, Italy760 contributions
Jul 2024 • Friends
After twenty years we returned to visit the castle and the
Nice memory faded. Many rooms were closed for the staging of Durer’s exhibition which began the next day. The ticket office staff were very welcoming unlike some of the rooms that did not even indicate which way to go or even said it was not possible to access the top floor (apartments) when they were open to visitors. On the ground floor there was a great smell of mold and at the last terrible sultry... honestly I remembered a totally different environment. It is the story of Cesare Battisti just mentioned ... tower from the eagle accessible only at certain times ... and tickets aside ... the only positive note with the ticket you can go out and back in the day
Nice memory faded. Many rooms were closed for the staging of Durer’s exhibition which began the next day. The ticket office staff were very welcoming unlike some of the rooms that did not even indicate which way to go or even said it was not possible to access the top floor (apartments) when they were open to visitors. On the ground floor there was a great smell of mold and at the last terrible sultry... honestly I remembered a totally different environment. It is the story of Cesare Battisti just mentioned ... tower from the eagle accessible only at certain times ... and tickets aside ... the only positive note with the ticket you can go out and back in the day
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Written 5 July 2024
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maxgiovettifanta
Turin, Italy73 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
The castle externally is wonderful and imposing. As soon as we enter we are greeted by an immense garden that stretches along the entire length of the castle. Inside we find the Museum with historical artefacts dating back to Roman times up to the wonderful paintings of the 1500s. From the balcony you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the whole of Trento and its mountains. The icing on the final cake is the visit to the Eagle Tower (for a supplement) where the famous frescoes of the "Cycle of the Months" are located.
If you are visiting Trento you cannot miss passing through here.
If you are visiting Trento you cannot miss passing through here.
Written 27 November 2023
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VeronicaMaria
Pianezza, Italy69 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
For 10 euros (full price) I would say it was a good experience. Lots of salt that take you on a journey into the history of these places 🥰
Well kept, well-kept space.
Very polite and pleasant staff.
Unfortunately, photos cannot be taken inside, but it is an experience worth having ☺️
(Parking is available for those coming by car, but there is a fee)
Well kept, well-kept space.
Very polite and pleasant staff.
Unfortunately, photos cannot be taken inside, but it is an experience worth having ☺️
(Parking is available for those coming by car, but there is a fee)
Written 8 August 2023
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D D
Samarate, Italy8,520 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Made up of a series of buildings built in different eras, it is located on a small hill and the walls that surround it were part of the fortifications that surrounded the old city. Famous for having hosted the Council of Trent from 1545 in which decisions had to be made in reaction to the Lutheran and Calvinist doctrines.
The parts not to be missed during the visit are: Castelvecchio, Magno palazzo
(frescoes), Torre Aquila (cycle of frescoes with the months of the year), the gardens and the Austro-Hungarian prisons
The parts not to be missed during the visit are: Castelvecchio, Magno palazzo
(frescoes), Torre Aquila (cycle of frescoes with the months of the year), the gardens and the Austro-Hungarian prisons
Written 6 December 2023
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Sarò a Trento per i mercatini di Natale, Volevo sapere dal centro di trento il castello del Buonconsiglio si può raggiungere a piedi?
Written 30 September 2022
con la trentino guest card è gratuita l' entrata? perchè sul sito del castello dice che costa la metà , invece sul sito della trentino guest card dice che è gratuita la visita...
Written 21 October 2019
Salve,
per bimbi molto piccoli (1 anno di mia figlia a maggio 2020, ma vorremmo venire in giugno quando le strutture sono in bassa stagione e costa un po' meno) come si fa per passeggini, custodire i passeggini e percorsi? Vi ringrazio anticipatamente della gentile risposta.
Written 22 August 2019
Salve noi abbiamo lasciato il passeggino all’ingresso,ma non custodito
Ovviamente essendo un castello ci sono un po’ di scale
Written 9 November 2019
fino al 7 maggio è aperto dalle 9.30 alle 17.30. l'ultimo ingresso è mezz'ora prima della chiusura
Written 30 March 2019
Buonasera. Qualcuno conosce gli orari di visita del castello a marzo?
Il cortile del castello è visitabile?
Written 14 November 2018
ORARI CASTELLO DEL BUONCONSIGLIO 2018/2019
- Apertura tutti i giorni, tranne i lunedì non festivi e il 25 dicembre
- Da martedì 7 maggio 2019 a domenica 3 novembre 2019, orario 10.00 – 18.00
- Altro periodo: orario 9.30 - 17.00
APERTURE STRAORDINARIE:
*1 gennaio 2019 e 2020 dalle ore 11.00 alle ore 17.00
*lunedì: 24 e 31 dicembre 2018, 22 e 29 aprile 2019, 23 e 30 dicembre 2019, tutti i lunedì dal 15 luglio al 2 settembre 2019.
N.B. Ultimo ingresso al Museo mezz'ora prima della chiusura
Written 15 November 2018
Scusate intendevo area pic nic nei pressi del castello
Written 14 September 2018
Buongiorno c è un area più non nei pressi del castello?Grazie
Written 14 September 2018
Buongiorno,è possibile visitarlo con il passeggino?grazie
Written 1 September 2018
Si ma non la visita alla torre troppo stretto
Written 2 September 2018
Is the castle within walking distance of the city center?
Written 5 August 2018
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