The uniquest castle
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Castel Valer is a unique historic landmark Castle near Verona in northern Italy and was built from 1200 to 1700. Castel Valer is unique, has an up-to-date technical standard, is embedded by the Italian Dolomites and it is available for sale. The views are breathtaking in all directions, with 13 acres of forest and nine acres of apple orchards, all set against the background of the magnificent Dolimites. Perfectly equipped to host small conferences. Price upon request!

The castle is set in breathtaking scenery overlooking the Dolomite foothills.Interior furnishings & art included with a few exceptions. Helicopter accessible & central heating. The views are breathtaking in all directions, with 13 acres of forest and nine acres of apple orchards, all set against the background of the magnificent Dolimites. Perfectly equipped to host small conferences. The castle is set in breathtaking scenery overlooking the Dolomite foothills.

Interior furnishings & art included with a few exceptions. Helicopter accessible & central heating. Interior furnishings & art included with a few exceptions. Helicopter accessible & central heating. Exceptionally renovated for modern living, the castle’s 80 rooms are beautifully appointed to serve as a family compound, a luxury boutique hotel or a corporate retreat. 80 rooms of which 15 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms. Perfectly equipped to host small conferences.

Contact us for more details or for a visit to this once-in-a-lifetime chance.

Your discretion is at all times guaranteed!

Call us: +41 55 410 46 04.

Your contact person is Mr. Gérard J. Peters.

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Castel Valer introduction

The Valer Castle is situated in the Non Valley (Val di Non) in the province Trent (Trento) in the Welsch Tyrol (Italy) at the foothills of the Dolomite Alps. The building consists of 2 connected castles and was built on the foundations of a Roman castle – as was discovered thanks to various finds – between the 12th and 17th century. The historic Roman road (from Rome to Gaul) passed the castle, which served as a place of surveillance along the Roman road as well as a base to pass on light signals. more details ……

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The Dinning Room at Castel Valer

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The present octagonal tower

The historic Roman road (from Rome to Gaul) passed the castle, which served as a place of surveillance along the Roman road as well as a base to pass on light signals.

The present octagonal tower (unique in the old area) was erected in the 12th century. It is 40 meters high and consists mainly of granite. In the lower part, the walls are approximately 3 meters thick. The only access to the tower is an old wooden bridge, which the inhabitants – after having withdrawn into the tower – could destroy in case of occupation. According to legend, an underground corridor led to the nearest castle. In the course of centuries, extensive buildings were built around the tower. A stone bridge, formerly a drawbridge, and a large gate give access into the inner castle grounds. more details ……

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Madruzz Room Castel Valer

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Award Winning Chapel on Castel Valer

There are two chapels in Valer. The smaller one, dedicated to Saint Sebastian, is located within the building and the larger one from the Late Gothic Age is located within the outer castle walls. It is dedicated to Saint Valerio and features valuable and well-preserved frescoes by famous painters from the area around Bergamo. In 1996, the chapel of Saint Valerio was restored. In the same year, the Europa Nostra (umbrella organization of the individual European Castle Institutes), in cooperation with

Christies, announced an award for the best restored private chapel in the whole of Europe. 400 participants took part in the competition. First, Saint Valerio was among the 20 highest ranking chapels and was finally given the award for best renovated chapel. more details ……

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Bedroom Castel Valer

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Castle yards

Within the castle grounds, there are two castle yards which are connected with a small lane. One of them features an interesting Romanesque pillar, an expansive arch and two triforia, and an armorial hall above with an impressive cloister of pillars, which was created in the time of the Council of Trent (1545-1563). The other yard features extensive vaults and includes the judge’s seat, which was the center of jurisdiction on the right side of the Non Valley. Several staircases lead to the living quarters on top of the vaults, which include two large halls (one Great Hall). more details ……

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Events at Castel Valer

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Great Hall

The Great Hall of approx. 120m2 features important pillared windows and a magnificent wooden ceiling. Adjacent to the Great Hall are the Madrutz rooms, named after Cardinal Madrutz, who played a major role during the Council of Trent and used to live in these rooms. The rooms feature outstanding frescoes from the 16th century, created by the famous painter Marcello Fogolini from Vicenza, who had to flee his home town because he had murdered his barber. As the jurisdiction in Valer allowed sanctuary for murderers, he was employed to paint the famous Angel Frieze. more details ……

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Majestic Castel Valer

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Tile stoves and fireplaces

16 old and very interesting tiled stoves (16th – 18th century) and three fireplaces can be found in the various rooms of the castle. They have all been restored and are fully functional. On the south side of the castle, there are the newly established garden grounds, spreading over several terraces with unique and beautiful views over the southern Non Valley and the Brenta Group (foothills of the Dolomite Alps). On the east side, there is the castle garden used for growing vegetables and cut flowers. Over the last 20 years, the entire castle complex has been restored.

Most ceiling constructions have been renovated, whereby the old and intact wooden constructions could be reinstalled. If necessary, the roof tiles have been replaced by handmade, antique crown tiles. The castle is now equipped with two new heating systems (woodchips or pellets and oil) which can change automatically. more details ……

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