Castel Telvana, nestled in the woods above Borgo Valsugana, is one of the most striking fortified complexes in Trentino. Thanks to its strategic position along the ancient Roman road Claudia Augusta Altinate, the castle played an important role in controlling access to the valley during the Middle Ages.
The entire structure develops around its distinctive square tower, which rises 26 metres and dominates the landscape. The oldest parts date back to the 13th century, although some sources mention a destruction by the Franks in 590, while others place these events in the late Middle Ages. After the 1665 fire, Castel Telvana was restored and transformed into a baronial residence.
Today, the castle is privately owned and can only be admired from the outside. It can be reached via the scenic Sentiero dei Castelli, which starts in the centre of Borgo Valsugana and, passing by the Chiesa dei Frati, leads to the fortress with an easy walk of about 2–3 hours.
