Castel Madruzzo

Castel Madruzzo is a hilltop fortress near Madruzzo with two towers named Gumpone and Boninsegna linked by defensive walls. Renaissance residential buildings with cylindrical bastions complete the complex and command views across the Sarca Valley.

Prince Bishop Adelpreto granted permission in 1161 to build this fortress for two members of the Madruzzo family. Over subsequent generations, it developed into a major family residence.

The Madruzzo family's connection to the Bishops of Trento shaped the region's identity, and their residence displays the wealth that such religious authority brought. The architecture here reflects both spiritual and earthly power.

The fortress sits on a hill with valley views and remains visible from outside, but entry is not currently permitted. The location is reachable from Madruzzo village and offers photographic opportunities from a distance.

A family member sought papal permission to change his expected path, leading to a confrontation with Rome. This episode reveals how even powerful noble families faced limits from church authority.

Location: Madruzzo

Address: Castel Madruzzo, 28

GPS coordinates: 46.03769,10.98743

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:06