Beseno Castle no.1 by sandra46
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Beseno Castle (Castel Beseno in Italian or Pisein in German)is the most powerful fortified castle in the region of Trentino-Alto Adige/South Tirol. It is located in the territory of the municipality of Besenello, not far from the river Adige, in the Italian-speaking province of Trent (Trento in Italian). It is built on a very steep hill, overhanging over the Cavallo River. Probably built on a more ancient hill-fort, it controls both all the Lagarina Valley and the access to the valley leading to Folgaria and the Highlands between Trento and the Veneto region. It first appears in written documents in the 12th century, as a fortress in the fief belonging to the Earls of Appiano, but ruled by their vassals, the Da Beseno family (hence the name). In the 13th century it passes under the control of the Bishop-Count of Trent, and the Da Beseno family with it. Until it is lost by the da Beseno and conquered by an important war lord and leader of a mercenary army, Guglielmo II of Castelbarco, who restored much of the castle.Like all medieval castles, it had a predominantly defensive function; this is shown not only by its strategic position, which renders the castle inaccessible and allowed extensive territorial control from above, but also by its massive walls.
The current Renaissance look of the fortress is characterized by the three powerful bastion useful for employment of firearms, dates back to the 16th century.
Now the castle is a museum and hosts cultural manifestations and historical memories.
The photo was taken from the Trento-Rovereto highway.
Thanks for your kind comments.
Comments (48)
I would not want to be told to attack that! Fearsome position...
Very nice capture. Well done.
Such wonderful POV and colors, Sandra; also interesting story going with it.
Presents splendidly and very worth seeing - we wish a nice week-end
soo amazing view and excellent capture sandra.
a very strategic positioning of this castle, an excellent capture, one can only imagine what went on there in yester years!:)*5
I never have seen this castle. Fascinating. Thank you for sharing.
Very interesting photo and info. Do you have closer images?
Most sweet POV. :)))))))) Love how the clouds are hanging so slow in the valley. :))))))) Most excellent and interesting info my friend. :))))) Most excellent capture of sweet beauty. :)))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))))
great view, beautiful capture!
Fantastic done.
jolie petite citadelle
Great capture of this impressive landscape. Fantastic view!
Fantastic Scene and Capture
this is wonderful and lot of history
The life of Kings and Queens will be so fine in our time too Just beautiful and hard to brings you up . Thanks a lot of your pic ((5++))
Great view in this excellent capture, Sandra!! :o)
Very nice shot!