Castles in the Dolomites

Castles & Manor Houses

A curated selection of castles, fortified ruins and Venetian villas across Trentino–Veneto, highlighting hilltop fortresses, ruined strongholds and converted manor houses. Entries include hilltop Rocca di Asolo and town-centre Castello di Asolo, medieval and ruined sites in Primiero and Feltre, and several Venetian villas in Asolo and nearby Treviso province, offering architectural variety and clear location details for historical exploration.

Castles & Manor Houses — Map

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A

Castello Monguelfo - Schloss Welsberg

Castle located in the town of Welsberg (Welsperg) in the Pustertal valley.

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B

Castello di Asolo

Fortress in central Asolo occupying the town's highest inhabited area; retains a defensive layout and commanding viewpoints.

C

Rocca di Asolo

Rocca (Rocca Braida) sited on the summit of Monte Ricco above Asolo, notable for its hilltop position and ramparts.

D

La Torre di Dante

Historic tower known as La Torre di Dante.

E

Castel Pietra

Castle ruins located in the Primiero valley of Trentino.

F

Castel Schenèr

Ruined castle with limited surviving masonry and visible remnants.

G

Villa Scotti-Pasini

Venetian villa in Asolo associated historically with the De Brandis, Scotti, Browning and Pasini families.

H

Ruderi Castello

Ruined castle at Castelcies, a hamlet of Cavaso del Tomba in the province of Treviso.

I

Castel Lusa

Former fortification later adapted as a noble residence in the comune of Feltre.

J

Villa Carenzoni - Dal Covolo

Manor house (Villa Carenzoni - Dal Covolo).

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