BUONCONSIGLIO CASTLE, Introduction

Hi, my name’s Scott, and I’m your personal guide. Along with MyWoWo, I’d like to welcome you to one of the Wonders of the World: Buonconsiglio Castle.

The magnificent Buonconsiglio Castle is the most important and best-known monument complex in the Trentino area. At first sight, you’ll be struck by the sheer size of the complex, made up of numerous buildings, dating to various periods, surrounded by massive walls. As a result of construction being carried out over centuries, there is the extraordinary variety of architectural styles. A visit to the fortress offers a thrilling journey amid powerful medieval towers, refined Venetian loggias, Renaissance frescoes and distinctly theatrical Baroque decorations.

The position, slightly above the level of the city, is a clear indication of the purpose for which the castle was originally built: to protect the population. Where the castle now stands was once the site of the ancient Roman Castrum, built for defensive purposes.

Although built within the city walls, the Castle has its own set of perimeter walls, strengthened by a number of semi-circular bastions....