Located on a high rocky point, from the of Castel San Giovanni in Bondone, you look out over the whole valley and Lake Idro. Discover all the events organised at the castle this summer. For young and old, explore the past, nature and science.
OPENING HOURS
Open daily from 26/05 to 05/11 from 9am to 6pm.
RATES
26/05 – 30/06 | 01/09 – 05/11
Free entree
01/07 – 31/08
Full rate €2.00 | Reduced rate €1.00
– Reduced entree for Rocca d’Anfo voucher holders
Discounts and conventions available, click here
GUIDED TOUR
Rate €5.00, free for children under 6 years old
- Thursdays 6, 20, 27 July and 3, 10, 24, 31 August | 16:30.
- Sunday 16 July and Sunday 20 August | 10:30 am.
Booking recommended tel + 39 338 6527837
VIDEO GUIDE
ACCESSIBILITY
The castle can only be reached on foot via the dirt road starting from the car park along the road between Baitoni and Bondone in loc Saltone (20 minutes) or via the path starting from Baitoni, near the car park in loc Porto Camarelle (30 minutes).
TEMPORARY EXHIBITION
SEEKERS OF GRASSES TO CHEESE IN TRENTINO
“Cercatori d’erba” is a journey of discovery, a journey through the highlands of Trentino to get to know cheese-making farms as they are today, in the 1920s. The truth of the places, the people, the products, the passion that inspires them. A journey that follows the miracle of the grass that becomes cheese.
SPECIAL EVENTS
“MA CHE BEL CASTELLO” – A summer of history, nature and tradition.
For all events, reservations recommended tel + 39 338 6527837
- Little miners grow up – SATURDAY 15 JULY at 15:30 duration 2 hours organised by Miniere Darzo and Passpartù
Who is not fascinated by the craft of mining? In the dark, underground, looking for precious minerals to bring into the sunlight. We discover the profession of mining and the incredible history of Darzo’s mines.
Price €5 – Age 5+
- Science workout – SUNDAY 23 JULY 10:30am and 3:30pm duration 1 hour organised by MUSE
A simple workout within the ancient walls of the castle to help you regain perfect shape….science shape, perfect elasticity ….di thought and enviable tone… of your knowledge!
Price €5 – Age 5+
- Embarbesà: the return of the charcoal burner – SUNDAY 30 JULY at 10.30 am organised by the Cultural Association “I Carboner” and MUSE
How many stories does a small, black piece of coal contain? Prepare to discover the secrets of the ancient craft of the charcoal burner, which has shaped the history of the Borgo di Bondone for centuries.
Free initiative
- Seekers of grass – SATURDAY 5 AUGUST 17:30 with Francesco Gubert, Amina Pedrinolla, Marco Simonini
Presentation of the exhibition and book “Cercatori d’erba Malghe da formaggio in Trentino”, followed by a guided tasting of local cheeses.
Free initiative
- The grass I want and the king’s garden – SATURDAY 12 AUGUST 10.30am duration 2 hours organised by Amina Pedrinolla
Art workshop to create together a small three-dimensional work inspired by the surrounding landscape, the castle and the exhibition “Grass Seekers”.
Price: €5 – Age 5+
- “Pop” corn – SATURDAY 19 AUGUST 10:00 am duration 2 hours organised by Fyllo
– START TIME 10:00 IN BAITONI AT THE CITY HOUSE Via di Mezzo n 10
A walk through the streets of Baitoni to learn about the traditions and recipes linked to the Piana di Storo’s most “popular” crop: maize.
Cost €5
- Bondone and Castello San Giovanni sunset edition – SATURDAY 26 AUGUST at 17:00 duration 4 hours organised by Fyllo and “Lebrac” Cultural Association
– START TIME AT 17:00 AT PORTO CAMARELLE BAITONI
Falling daylight, the coolness of the lake breeze, fairytale villages and castles: a relaxing sunset walk, discovering enchanting places and stories, tasting ancient recipes from the Lodron era
Price: €5
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CASTELLO SAN GIOVANNI
