This castle is one of the most well-known in Trentino, and, already mentioned in a document of the XIII century, it certainly has ancient origins. The first owners were the feudal lords of Castelbarco, among whom William II is worth a mention since he gave hospitality to Dante Alighieri. After the Castelbarco, the castle passed to the Venetians, the Holy Roman Empire, the cardinal Bernardo Cles and the family Madruzzo.
The castle, towering from a rise on the right of the river Adige, was built in defence of the lower Lagarina Valley and the town of Avio.
A visit to the castle is certainly very interesting from a point of view both artistic and historical, to say nothing about the landscape.
Much admired for its architecture, the structure unifies the typical style of alpine fortresses to the details of the noble residences in Verona.
Inside it is possible to see XIV-century gothic pictures with Verona influences in the "Love room", in the donjon, in the "Fighters' parade", and in the guards' house made by a Verona painter in the second half of 1300.
The castle belongs to the Italian Found for the Environment (F.A.I.), except the Guards' house which belongs to the Autonomous Province of Trent and the "Picadòra Tower" which belongs to the Castelbarco's heirs.
Tickets
Admission to the Castle with free visit:
- FAI and Trentino Guest Card members: free admission
- Full price: € 8
- Reduced (6-18 years): € 5
- Children up to 5 years of age: free admission, except for special events
- Students up to 25 years of age: € 5
- INTO - The International National Trusts Organisation members, Mécènes members and Soci Bienfaiteurs Amis du Louvre members, residents of the Municipality of Avio, people with disabilities and accompanying person: free admission
- Family: (2 adults and children 6/18 years old) €22
Admission to the Castle with accompanied tour:
- FAI and Trentino Guest Card members: € 5
- Full price: € 13
- Reduced (6-18 years): € 8
- Children up to 5 years of age: free
- Students up to 25 years of age: € 8
- INTO members - The International National Trusts Organization, Mécènes members and Bienfaiteurs Amis du Louvre members, residents of the Municipality of Avio, disabled persons and accompanying person: € 5
- Family: 2 adults and children (6/18 years old) € 35
How to get there and where to park
By car
A22 Brennero motorway, exit at Ala-Avio, between Verona and Trento, then follow the signs
By train
Verona - Brennero line, Avio station (about 2.5 km)
By bus
From Trento, Sabbionara d'Avio stop (about 1 km)
Car parking is available 450 m away from the Castle. Buses can park in the town of Sabbionara (about 800 meters from the Castle).
For further information
Avio Castle
Sabbionara d'Avio (TN)
tel: (+39) 0464 684453
