Itinerario del Castel Lusa

Set in an ancient agricultural landscape with meadows, rows of vines, and walnut trees, there stands the picturesque Castel Lusa.

Perched on a small hill between the Stien and Caorame streams, the castle was originally part of a network of fortified villages used for controlling metal extraction. The structure, associated with the feudal family of Lusa, has experienced numerous seismic events, resulting in heavy renovations that have made the ancient parts of the building almost unrecognizable, giving it a characteristic appearance of a villa with a large portico. Inside, there is also a sacred building that arose next to the ruins of a previous early medieval church.

Today serving as a private residence, it is accessible via a scenic route that winds through 16th-century mills, treasures of art, and towns that still retain the charm of bygone times, particularly the ancient church of San Marcello in Umin, and the large complex of Villa Zugni Tauro De Mezzan in Grum. The latter, constructed in the 18th century and expanded in the 19th century, features a well-balanced main body with the master’s quarters and is characterized by a large grassy area and a wrought-iron gate crafted by the Feltrino artist Carlo Rizzarda. Finally, at the back, one can see the private chapel of Santo Stefano and the Agricultural Museum.