Explore the Ruins of Castel Belfort

While traveling through the Italian Dolomite's, be sure to plan a stop at Castel Belfort.  Though partially in ruin, the castle adorns a large tower, wide rectangular outer walls and spectacular views.  The ruins are open to the public to explore and photograph at your own leisure.  

The Medieval castle was built in 1311 by concession from Count Heinrich of Tyrol.  Though dating back to medieval times, the lack of medieval elements is due to a large fire that devastated the castle in 1670.  After the fire, the castle was reconstructed during the 17th century by Count Saracini.  The castle had changed ownership may times throughout the centuries until it fell to ruin once again during the Napoleonic occupation.