Trento - Castello del Buonconsiglio

On the northeast side of Trento is the Castello del Buonconsiglio, former residence of the prince-bishop, from 1811 to 1918 a barracks and since then a museum. The 13th century Castelvecchio, built around the oldest part, the massive round tower, was remodeled in Venetian Gothic style from 1475 onwards. The Magno Palazzo, a magnificent Renaissance building with arcaded courtyards and frescoes by Romanino and Dosso Dossi was built in 1528-35, and a linking wing added in 1686. The Castello houses the Museo Provinciale d'Arte; among its exhibits are pictures of the months in the Torre dell'Aquila by an unknown 15th century painter, sculptures, period furniture, archeological and ethonological collections. The building also houses the Museo del Risorgimento, with relics of the struggle for the liberation of Italy, including mementos of the "irredentists" (supporters of the reunion of the Trentino with Italy) Cesare Battisti, Chiesa and Filzi, who were executed by the Austrians for treason in 1916.