Castel Selva, Medieval castle in Levico Terme, Italy
Castel Selva is a castle ruin perched on a hill north of Selva village near Levico Terme. The structure retains original stone walls and a paved courtyard that show traces of its medieval past.
The castle became part of the Episcopal Principality of Trento in 1027, making it a key point in the region's territorial development. Over the centuries it remained closely connected to the ecclesiastical power centers of the Trentino area.
The site served as a refuge for high-ranking church officials during the Council of Trent, who spent time here and interacted with local communities. This connection to Reformation history has anchored the place in the region's memory.
Reaching the ruin requires a walk of about one hour round trip from Levico Terme's main square. The path goes uphill, so proper footwear and drinking water are essential.
Early 20th-century excavations uncovered Iron Age objects including bronze fibulae and silver jewelry dating to the 5th century BC. These finds reveal the site was inhabited long before the Middle Ages.
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