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Fornace Castle

Castle of medieval origin and rebuilt in the Renaissance era

Since the XI century, the seat of the powerful Trentino Roccabruna family, which originated by the founding father Gandolfino di Fornace. In 1462, Giacomo di Roccabruna started building the present castle, which was then continued by his great grandsons in 1566, who rebuilt the structure in the renaissance style. The castle then fell into the hands of the noble Gaudenti family and then the Giovanelli counts who sold it to the Town Council in 1853.

Open for visits: the castle now houses the town council offices and can be visited during office hours, after advance notice communicated to the Town Council Phone +39 0461849023