PALAZZO LODRON

Significant for its art and history, the Palazzo been the residence of the Lodron family since 1456. In the second half of the 16th century, construction work began on the property, incorporating the existing buildings. An inscription above the entrance portal indicates that it was erected on pre-existing structures at the behest of Count Nicoló Lodron in 1593. No further exterior works have been carried out since that period.

The palace is arranged on three sides, with a long central body and two wings. The central section is protected facing the valley by a wall with corner towers. Since 2010, the south wing has housed the ‘Relais Palazzo Lodron’, while the north wing is home to the winery. After passing through the southern gate leading into the palace courtyard, one is immersed in greenery filled with cherry trees. Looking towards the hills, there is a perimeter wall and a charming fountain featuring a lion holding the motto 'Fortitudo', the emblem of the Lodron family. In front is the main entrance to the Palazzo, surmounted by a limestone statue representing Nicolò himself. The main portal of the north wing leads to a beautiful tree-lined avenue containing horse chestnut trees, flanked by two walls leading to the locality of Santa Lucia. The Renaissance Palazzo is most notably memorable for being the site of the tribunal during the witch trials that took place between 1647 and 1717.

THE LODRON FAMILY

The Lodron family, one of the most important noble dynasties in Trentino, originated from the area north of Lake Idro. They were first documented in the year 900 as owning landholdings in the Giudicarie, Rendena and Chiese valleys. They arrived in Vallagarina around the mid-1400s, when they were summoned to the region by the Prince-Bishop of Trento, Giorgio Hack, who was experiencing problems with some of his feudal lords. Among the dissidents were the Counts of Castelbarco, who had been refusing for several years to grant him the renewal of the fortresses of Castelnuovo, Castellano, Nomi and Castelcorno. The Bishop duly commissioned the Lodron family to strike out against the disloyal feudal lords, and it was Marco of Caderzone, together with his father Giorgio and his uncle Pietro, who successfully occupied Castelnuovo (or Castel Noarna, as it was called) and forced the surrender of the other three castles. As a reward, the Bishop bestowed the castles of Castelnuovo and Castellano on the Lodron family as feudal holdings.

MOZART AND THE LODRON FAMILY

Countess Antonia Lodron was a close friend of the Mozarts, who lived on the very same street as she did. Wolfgang Amadeus and his sister Nannerl gave piano lessons to the Countess's daughters and indeed the Concerto for Three Pianos, K242, was composed by Mozart for Countess Antonia and her daughters Aloisia and Giuseppa Lodron. The concerto, along with two divertimentos from 1776-77, namely K247 and K278, known as Lodronsche Nachtmusiken (Lodron Night Music), were dedicated to the countess herself.

During his trip to Italy in 1776, Mozart was a guest of the Lodron Counts, and the composer chose to immortalise his stay with them in one of his works: when Don Giovanni sings a duet with Leporello, he enthuses about Marzemino, the typical wine of Vallagarina: "Pour the wine! Most excellent Marzemino!"

CHARMING ACCOMMODATION AT THE RELAIS PALAZZO LODRON IN TRENTINO ALTO ADIGE

There are 5 rooms, 5 suites and 2 apartments inside the Relais. The rooms feature modern larch wood furniture, and all rooms contain modern and antique works of art, as well as being equipped with all creature comforts.

INDOOR GARAGE

One internal garage parking space is available for every room that is reserved at the Relais.

SWIMMING POOL AND SAUNA

What better way to relax and forget about everything than by having a gentle swim? The pool is 12 metres long and features hydro-massage benches and a counter-current swimming system. Thanks to the glass doors covering the entire north wall, you will be able to feel as though you are swimming outdoors even during the coldest months of the year. There is a Finnish sauna with temperatures ranging from 70°C to 90°C and humidity between 10% and 20%. A bio-sauna is also available for those who find traditional Finnish saunas too hot or too dry. The average temperature is around 50°C, with humidity levels reaching 75%.

BREAKFAST

Typical products from the Lagarina Valley are served in the bright breakfast room every morning, enabling you to taste fresh fruit juices, jams, eggs, butter, bread, cold cuts, cheeses, fruits, pastries and fresh croissants. During the summer months, breakfast can also be served outdoors in the garden, where you can drink in the scents of the nearby mountains.