Overlooking the entire Primiero Valley from above and impossible to miss for anyone gazing toward the Val Canali, Castel Pietra stands as a monument to the history of the region — an endless source of legends and tales passed down through generations.
During the 14th century, Primiero found itself caught in the conflicts among the Scaligeri, Venetians, Carraresi and German dynasties vying for control of the Bishopric of Feltre. In 1337, Charles of Luxembourg reached Primiero during his expedition toward Feltre, conquering Castel Pietra from the Scaligeri. On October 7, 1349, Charles of Luxembourg was crowned King of Tyrol (Charles IV); with this coronation, Primiero was separated from Feltre for the first time, becoming a direct Tyrolean fief.
In 1404, Castel Pietra was granted to the Welsperg family, originally from the Puster Valley, who managed it until the 19th century.
On the night of St. Stephen’s Day in 1675, a devastating fire broke out in the castle. The flames completely destroyed it, leaving only ruins. Attempts at partial reconstruction were made in the following decades but were permanently halted in 1720, when a violent whirlwind tore off the entire roof. This event marked the definitive abandonment of Castel Pietra. As if that were not enough, in 1885 the entire northern wing collapsed, destroying the last accessible entrance to the structure.
In the early 1980s, work began to clear the ruins of vegetation and debris, allowing for the recovery of the surviving walls. Further restoration work has been completed over the years. Still owned by the Thun-Hohenstein-Welsperg family, Castel Pietra today remains in a state of picturesque ruin.
How to access the ruins of Castel Pietra
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