Castel Drena
Medieval castle of the 12th century on the Marocche di Dro, with a panoramic keep, remains of the church of San Martino and a permanent exhibition of finds.
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About the museum
Castel Drena stands on a rocky spur above the gorge of the Rio Salagoni, on the edge of the boulder field of the Marocche, and overlooks the valleys of the Sarca and Cavedine. It was built in the 12th century, probably on the site of an earlier prehistoric settlement. Its first owners, the da Seiano family, used it to control the passage between Trento and Lake Garda, and its strategic position made it contested for a long time in the Middle Ages.
The complex is mainly Romanesque in style, with Gothic and 16th-century elements, and is defended by two curtain walls; inside are the remains of the small church of San Martino and the 27-metre keep. The Comune di Drena bought the castle in 1981 from the Fondazione d’Arco and had it restored between 1986 and 1989. In June 2018 a collapse affected the curtain wall, and in 2025 consolidation work began.
Inside, a permanent exhibition displays archaeological finds from different periods, and panels trace more than eight centuries of history; points of interest include the cistern and a display on medieval cooking. The rooms on the upper floor host exhibitions, educational activities and events.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition of archaeological finds
- 27-metre keep with views over the Marocche
- Remains of the church of San Martino
- Cistern and display on medieval cooking
- Panels on more than eight centuries of history
- Operated by
- Comune di Drena
- Visitors per year
- approx. 9,087
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €4Over 65s, children under 12 and groups |
| Groups | €4 per personSpecial rates for groups of more than 50 admissions, on request. |
Prices stated by the Comune di Drena for the 2026 season; the tourism portal lists lower rates (€4 standard, €3 reduced for ages 12–18, over 60s and groups, free admission for under 12s, people with disabilities and holders of the Garda Guest Card).
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The route is well signposted, but the castle cannot be visited by wheelchair: the access stretch has steep gradients and a cobbled surface, the ground inside is uneven (earth, stone, gravel), and the garden and exhibition room are reached by stairs. Toilets not dedicated to wheelchair users have a step. The keep is climbed by many steep steps.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Large outdoor car park, followed by an uphill stretch of asphalt road and a cobbled stretch to the entrance.
The castle is about 15 km from Riva del Garda.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | For events, weddings and private visits, write to the Comune di Drena (info@comune.drena.tn.it). |
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