National Historic Houses Day: free openings in Trentino on 24 May

National Historic Houses Day: openings in Trentino

When: Sunday 24 May 2026. Entry: free at participating properties.

National Historic Houses Day allows the public to visit historic properties—often off the main tourist routes—free of charge. Promoted by the Association of Historic Houses of Italy, the initiative highlights villas, palaces, castles and gardens connected to local heritage and community life.

Scheduled openings in Trentino

• Villa Margon, Trento
• Villa Cesarini Sforza, Terlago
• Palazzo de Dal Lago, Cles
• Palazzo Buffa, Telve
• Palazzo Aliprandini Laifenthurn, Livo
• Maso dell'Ischia, locality Ischia – Isera
• Gardens and courtyards of the Baroque palaces in Ala historic centre
• Castello di Terlago
• Castel Vigolo, Altopiano della Vigolana
• Castel Nanno, Ville d'Anaunia
• Castel Ivano, Strigno

The list may be updated; check schedules and access rules before visiting.

Why attend

Historic houses form a substantial part of cultural and landscape heritage: beyond artistic and architectural value, they create opportunities for local discovery and tourism. The Association supports owners with technical, administrative and promotional assistance to ensure conservation and sustainable use of these properties.

Practical tips for visitors

• Verify opening hours and possible visiting slots on official channels or by contacting the sites.
• Follow on-site rules (for example, no touching furnishings or restricted areas).
• Choose guided tours when available to better understand the site's history and features.
• Book in advance if required, especially for groups.

Attending National Historic Houses Day is a direct way to discover and support the region's monumental heritage.