Nanno in Val di Non: Castel Nanno, churches and orchards
Accommodation in Nanno
Nanno between history and landscape
Nanno lies in the centre of Val di Non between the gorges of the Noce and Tresenga mountain streams. The village is part of the Quattro Ville, a group of four neighbouring villages. Nanno is also located near Adamello-Brenta Nature Park. If you would like to combine cultural experiences with walks, you will find several specific points of interest here.
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Photo: Syrio via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
The first inhabitants of Nanno can be traced back to the Neolithic period. Numerous archaeological finds were discovered in the area of Castrum Anagnis, which is identified with Nanno. These include coins, fibulae and arrows. The historical perspective on Nanno therefore reaches far back and is complemented by specific artefacts that also make the village appealing to visitors interested in archaeology and early settlement.
Castel Nanno and the villagescape
Castel Nanno represents a significant change in the architectural history of the village. In the mid-16th century, the Madruzzo family transformed Castel Nanno from a fortification into a square Renaissance summer residence with a central keep and four corner turrets along the surrounding wall. Castel Nanno is also associated with legends about witches and tragic love stories.
Nanno’s traditional rural building stock includes houses, farmsteads and stone arches, which are regarded as typical examples of traditional rural architecture. Many houses have since been renovated. The Palazzo de Giuliani, a Baroque-style building, is also located in the centre of Nanno. Those exploring the village on foot can therefore observe different forms of regional architecture side by side: rural buildings, Baroque architecture and the Renaissance form of Castel Nanno.
Churches in the village centre
The Church of San Biagio was built in the centre of Nanno in the 1950s. The church contains a remarkable and controversial Stations of the Cross. The Church of San Biagio also has a historic bell tower. These three elements give the sacred building its own distinctive character and make San Biagio a specific destination for a tour of Nanno.
The Church of San Fabiano and San Sebastiano was built in the 13th century as a votive offering associated with protecting the villagers from epidemics. Its origins point to a different historical layer than the Church of San Biagio. Together with Castel Nanno, Palazzo de Giuliani and the rural building stock, it shows how diverse the cultural and historical points of reference within the village are.
Walks, agriculture and practical information
The Nanno area offers opportunities for walks through the valley and among the orchards. Agriculture developed from livestock farming and winegrowing towards apple cultivation. For travellers who would like to experience the landscape not only from a distance, this means paths through the valley and an illustrative insight into Nanno’s agricultural character.
In 2026, Castel Nanno was open for self-guided visits on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., from 5 April to 1 November 2026. Information about bus connections to and from Nanno is available from Trentino Trasporti. You can take these specific times and mobility details into account when planning a stay, along with the combination of the village’s history, churches, orchards and walking opportunities.
Further places for orientation
Vigolo Baselga, Carzano, Ruffrè-Mendola, Bagni Di Rabbi, Selva Di Levico, Balbido-Rango, Massimeno, Villa Lagarina
For the higher-level travel overview: Trentino.
