The Castles of Val di Non
Leaving the mountains of Val di Sole behind, the little train’s next stop is in Val di Non, where you can visit two particularly famous Trentino castles. We’re talking about Valer Castle and Thun Castle. Valer Castle overlooks the village of Tassullo, and makes an immediate impression on visitors thanks to its fully furnished halls: furniture, works of art, and many other artefacts including household items, weapons, documents, carpets and tapestries. Be sure not to miss the wonderful frescoes by the Baschenis family of painters in the San Valerio chapel.
Finally, the last site you will visit is Thun Castle, one of the most beautiful (and most commonly visited) castles in Trentino. Surrounded by orchards, this castle is instantly striking thanks to its elegant structure. It is no less impressive on the inside, with its perfectly preserved furniture: the stunning Bishop’s Room is a particular highlight, with its rich furnishings and pine-wood panelling. And that’s not to mention the collections of art, period furniture, weapons, porcelain ware and carriages, all of which help to recreate a sense of the comfortable lifestyle led by the rural nobility in centuries past.
