Castel Thun - A 13th Century hilltop castle
Our 4th day was filled with some interesting adventures. Our first stop was Castel Thun which sits atop a hill that overlooks what seem to be endless apple orchards. Here’s a snippet from a travel site about the Castel:
“On a small hill near the hamlet of Vigo di Ton in the Val di Non valley towers the Thun Castle. Built in the middle of the 13th century, it served as the seat of a noble family called Thun, mighty feudal lords who acted on behalf of the bishop.
Castel Thun is an impressive half civil, half military building, featuring a sophisticated defensive system with strong towers and solid walls. Once pass through the drawbridge, you will enter a stunning courtyard with 18 stone pillars and two medieval towers. On the other side a fascinating palace is rising, which is the oldest part of the castle.”
The following pictures are of the manor’s chapel dedicated to St. George. The frescoes date back to the 15th century. It was a very interesting chapel with a great vibe!
Nice Kitchen!
We were impressed by many of the rooms which displayed some beautiful furniture and artwork.
The Percorso del Canyon Rio Sass
Or next stop was at the Percorso del Canyon Rio Sasso (Canyon Rio Sasso) which is a canyon near the town of Fondo. Our group, led by guides, descended into the gorge which has suspension bridges that are above a series of waterfalls. It was an interesting trek!
Fondo
After hiking the canyon, we spent some time in the cute little town of Fondo. Then we all boarded the busses and headed back to Andalo.
It was a fun and interesting day. In the evening we enjoyed some very good dishes. One of the local specialties is polenta served with either a deer stew or pork medallions!
Dinner was really good!
