Castello Roncolo
Bolzano
It is a medieval castle located in South Tyrol and was built in 1237 by the brothers Friedrich and Beral von Wangen. It was seriously damaged by a siege by the Count of Tyrol, Mainardo II. It is known for the extensive cycle of frescoes depicting aspects of courteous life and culture.
Castel Novale
Bolzano
Castel Novale, also known as Castel Ried, was built in 1200. An interesting and particular fact concerning the structure, is that it was never conquered, and for this reason there are not so many fortifications. This Castle is one of the best known medieval monuments in Bolzano. Unfortunately, today, being a private property, it is not open to tourists visits, but it is only accessible on a few rare occasions.
Castello Sarentino o Rafenstein Diroccato
Bolzano
The Sarentino Castle or Rafenstein is located in the northwest of Bolzano. The structure rises on the western slope of Val Sarentino. In ancient times it was very important for the optimal position it had as a commercial and liaison route. Since 2008, instead, the castle has been the subject of an important restoration that allows it to preserve the wall structures at great risk of collapse.
Castello Flavon
Bolzano
Castel Flavon and its ancient walls date back to the 12th century. The building underwent several transformations during the 14th-15th centuries by the Lords of Fiè, therefore, very little remained of the original view. However, the property remains a popular point of interest with tourists. Today, it is also used as a restaurant and place for parties and receptions of all kinds.
Castello Firmiano Diroccato
Bolzano
The Firmiano Castle is one of the most majestic and ancient in South Tyrol. In the 12th century it was entrusted to the Ministerials. In 1996 it became the property of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano. In the spring of 2003, after a few controversy, Reinhold Messner obtained the concession for the construction of his mountain museum.
Castello Campegno
Bolzano
This castle was a modest fortification with only one massive square tower. In 1325 it was owned by the Sonneburg Convent, then passed on to the different noble families of the time. It underwent an expansion that gave it a typical structure of the castles built in the twentieth century.
Monumento a Walther Von Der Vogelweide
Bolzano
Walther von der Vogelweide is a monument for the beloved 'Minnesanger' of South Tyrol, poet and escort of emperors and kings, and is located on the central square of Bolzano. Only in 1901, the square was dedicated to Walther von der Vogelweide, one of the greatest and most famous poets of the Middle Ages. In 1935 the fascists arranged the transfer of the statue to a more secluded place in the city and placed it in Rosegger Park. Only in 1985 the monument was put back in the center of the square. In addition, the latter is also a meeting point for different parties, such as the Christmas Market.
Casa della Pesa
Bolzano
The Casa della Pesa built in the 13th century is one of the oldest houses in the historic center. It was renovated between the 17th and 18th centuries and until 1780 it was the seat of the public weighing as presented in the fresco by Albert Stolz on the face of the arch on the arcades. It was given as a fief to the Bozner family of the Vintlers in 1342 and then to the Wolkenstein until 1633. The building is a hymn to Romanticism.
Palazzo Mercantile
Bolzano
The Mercantile Palace was built in 1708 by the architect Francesco Perotti. The Magistrate decided to buy two houses, in this way he modified the building, consisting of a courtyard and original antique furnishings. The structure is composed of high arches, the façade with protruding gables and a large balcony. Today it is home to the City Chamber of Commerce.
Piazza delle Erbe
Bolzano
Piazza delle Erbe is located in the historic center of Bolzano. It was built in 1277 when Count Mainardo II brought down the doors and walls of the city and established a narrow and long square that became the economic center of the city. Fruit, vegetables and poultry are sold in it and in the center of the square there is the Fountain of Neptune, which the Bolzanini call “innkeeper with a fork”, which was erected in 1777 and replaced the previous pillory public for peasants.
Monumento alla Vittoria
Bolzano
The Victory Monument was built between 1926 and 1928 by the architect Marcello Piacentini. The monument is located in Piazza della Vittoria and according to history represents the fascist and nationalist vision. It is a monument celebrating the victory of the First World War. Nowadays, the monument is approved by the museum creation.
Castel Mareccio
Bolzano
The construction is very old and dates back to the 13th century, when the building was the residence of the Mareccio family, from which it also took its name. The castle is located in the center of Bolzano. In 1400, an impressive structure was built after several renovations. At the end of 1650, the castle also owned a moat of water. After the Mareccio family, the castle has continually changed its owner.
Vecchia Parrocchiale di Gries
Bolzano
The Old Parish Church of Gries dates back to the twelfth century and is dedicated to the Virgin. The current Gothic structure is the result of restorations over the years. Inside there are numerous objects and documents of great historical and cultural importance throughout the area: the woody altar made by Michael Sacher, the Roman crucifix and the ancient budgets discovered in 2008 .
Museion - Museo d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea
Bolzano
The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art “Museion” is located in the city of Bolzano. It was established in 1985 by a private association, but only in 2008 it was opened to the public, after the end of the restorations. The Museion offers the public an extensive collection of contemporary urban art.
Museo Archeologico dell'Alto Adige
Bolzano
A unique museum in Italy, it welcomes many visitors in every season. He is known for having found the Similaun mummy, also known as Otzi, the ice-man. In addition to the mummy, there are also reconstructions, models and stereoscopic images in the museum that allow you to take a look at the past of South Tyrol.
Museo Civico
Bolzano
The Civic Museum of Bolzano is located in the central area of the city. It was built in the early 1900s and designed by the architect Karl Delug. It was officially known in 1905. The museum offers the public a valuable historical and artistic collection that tell of the art and popular culture of Tyrol.
Museo della Scuola
Bolzano
It is the first museum of its kind in Italy and was inaugurated in 1995 following the model of many other museums in Central Europe. The goal of this museum is to show visitors the evolution of school environments and learning methods. Inside the museum there are photographs showing aspects of daily school life between Tyrol, Carinthia, Voralberg and Trentino. It has recently changed its headquarters and present many innovative museum paths.
Museo di Scienze Naturali
Bolzano
The South Tyrol Museum of Natural Sciences was opened in 1997. It covers an area of 100 square meters, in the former headquarters of the Emperor of Austria, Maximilian I. The Museum presents the variety of landscapes and the peculiarity of the genesis of the Dolomites. Not to be forgotten, the marine aquarium and the traveling exhibitions that involve visitors in the cultural history and biology of the mountains.
Museo Mercantile
Bolzano
The museum was built in Baroque style and is easily recognizable by other buildings. He plays an important role in Bolzano as a meeting point between Italy and Germany. The museum is exhibited within the walls of the Palazzo Mercantile, which has had several roles over time as the seat of the Chamber of Commerce, the Merchant Magistrate, etc. The museum has a rich range of paintings, manuscripts of the ordering of the fairs of Bolzano and also the original furnishings of the first thirty years of the eighteenth century.
Galleria Goethe
Bolzano
Duomo
Bolzano
The Cathedral dedicated to Maria Assunta is a Gothic/Romanesque building built in 1300. It was designed by architects Martin and Peter Schiche who realized the marble cladding and the wine door. The bell tower decorated with an openwork cusp dates back to 1519.
Museo Comunale
Nova Ponente
(11 Km)
The Municipal Museum is located inside the Thurn Castle. The building is famous for its rich collection with a religious theme. Inside it we find the testimonies of the first native inhabitants of the place.
Castello di Castelfondo
Borgo d'Anaunia
(19 Km)
Castello Casanova o Maultasch Diroccato
Terlano
(8 Km)
The castle dates back to the 13th century. It is thought that it was initially used as customs for the city of Terlano. A few years later it was destroyed and then rebuilt and expanded. He changed owners several times. Today, although there are only ruins, it is visited by tourists and above all by hikers, it is in fact one of the favorite destinations in the area, easily accessible and also suitable for children.
Castello Greifenstein o Castel Porco
Terlano
(3 Km)
Historical references from 1159 have historical references from the Greifenstein Castle or Castel Porco. During the 13th century it was destroyed by the dispute between the archbishop of Trento and the Count of Tyrol. It was rebuilt in the fourteenth century becoming, again, a field for the noble struggles that took place in 1420.
Castello Tordilupo
Andriano
(10 Km)
The Castle was built in the 13th century by the Lords of Andriano. The construction had placed on the structure of an even older plant, of which only the city walls and the tower had remained. Over the years, the building underwent several restorations: the last was that of 1997 by its current owner, Baron Kripp. Currently, the castle works as a private residence of the Baron's family, and it can be admired only from the outside.
Castello Englar
Appiano
(10 Km)
The Castle dates back to the end of the Middle Ages and was built on commission and will of the Firmian family. Over the years he has undergone several restorations, which however did not change his Gothic style. Inside the castle we find several frescoes by famous artists, and a typical decor of the period.
Castello Moos
Appiano
(9 Km)
The castle had its origins from a medieval building, which, undergoing changes, presents us with the current appearance of the building. Inside there is a rich collection of fifteenth-century frescoes and antique furnishings. Currently the structure of the castle is the seat of the homonymous museum.
Castello Paschbach
Appiano
(9 Km)
The castle rises in the 13th century, and the thing for which it is most known is that it was the residence of the famous artist Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli (inside, in fact, there is still his piano). The building is a combination of different architectural styles, starting from the Middle Ages to Romanticism. Today it is open to the public.
Residenza Tschindlhof
Appiano
(9 Km)
Tschindlhof is a noble residence that dates back to the Middle Ages. Over the years it was restored several times: the last renovation was in the '900, and it also gave the building its current appearance. It has the typical structure of the castles of the area: the door with the stone frame, the barrel vaults, the mullioned windows, and other typical elements of the style. Its current owners, the Von Mörl, turned it into an accommodation facility. It's open to the public.
Castello Freundestein
Appiano
(9 Km)
The castle is of fourteenth-century origin, and was the residence of the nobles Fuchs von Fuchsberg. The building has a somewhat special structure, where different styles of architecture are combined, which makes Freudenstein unique. Currently, the castle is home to a golf club that bears the same name.
Castello Montan
Appiano
(9 Km)
The Castle dates back to the Middle Ages. Over the years it was restored: two towers were added to it that after 100 years, were walled up; even the Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance periods had their influence. Currently, the building is the private property of the Ausserer family, who lives there. As a result, the castle can be visited only from the outside.
Castello Corba
Appiano
(8 Km)
The Corba Castle, also known as Schloss Korb, is a castle from the Middle Ages, built by the Korb family. It was built in the 13th century and had numerous owners over the years. In 1834 it underwent a major restoration, expanding and also adding a new chapel. Today it is a structure open to the public.
Castello Boymont Diroccato
Appiano
(8 Km)
The Boymont Diroccato Castle was built in 1230 by a part of the Counts of Eppan family and is of the early medieval and quadrangular type. The property was used as a residence. The castle can be easily reached on foot and is part of the 'Castle Triangle'.
Castello di Appiano Diroccato
Appiano
(8 Km)
The origin of the castle is certainly not, but according to sources, dates back to the twelfth century. It was the second residence of the Counts of Eppan for security reasons. Inside there is a great historical and artistic heritage: the chapel with its carefully curated frescoes depicting the biblical stories, the medieval elements of the structure and numerous others physical testimonies that you can see easily. Currently the building is the headquarters of a homonymous accommodation facility that offers all the necessary services for visitors.
Torre Kreideturm
Appiano
(8 Km)
The Chalk Tower, known as' Kreideturm ', was erected in the 12th century, when the castles surrounding the area were built. He had a surveillance function, from where the counts of the castles controlled the territory. Currently, the tower is in a state of total abandonment.
Castelforte
Appiano
(10 Km)
Castelforte, or rather to say what is left of it, was initially mentioned in the 13th century. It is a rocky structure, located in the middle of the forest, in one of the gorges of Gaido. In the 16th century it was badly damaged by a fire and only in 1910 it was restored by its German owner. It is constantly visited by people who organize excursions in the area.
Castello al Lago
Appiano
(10 Km)
The Castle is located near the big lake, Monticolo. It was built in the 19th century by its sole German owner Josef von Zastrow. The structure is composed of medieval elements: windows and staircases with pointed arch and lace decorations. At the beginning of the 20th century it became the property of the Municipality
Residenza Kreit
Appiano
(9 Km)
Kreit is one of the most famous noble residences in Eppan. The original plant was a peasant house, but the restoration of the '500 by its owner gave it its current appearance. Over the years he had several owners, mainly peasants, up to the Raifer family who still lives in the residence today since 1898. Being privately owned, Kreit can only be admired from the outside.
Castello Ganda
Appiano
(9 Km)
The Castle is of medieval origin, despite all the restorations undergone over the years. It has a typical structure fortified for defensive reasons, although it was designed to be a place to relax. The current appearance is the result of the renovations carried out by the owners in different historical periods, which left their marks even today.
Residenza Aichberg
Appiano
(9 Km)
Aichberg is part of the great system of noble residences in Eppan. The building is of medieval origins and, over the years, had numerous owners; the last ones, the Khuen-Belasi Counts, still own the castle today. The structure took a style of the Oltradige after the 2001 restoration: terrace floor, round windows, ample space and typical details. Since the building is privately owned, it can only be admired from an external position.
Residenza Fortificata Breitenberg
Appiano
(7 Km)
Breitenberg is a noble residence of medieval origins that owes its present appearance to Georg von Pertold. It took its name from the title given to him by Pertold's father in 1609. The structure underwent several restorations over the years, but still remained the typical one of the area: the large courtyard, the door with the stone frame, the mullioned windows and the windows with capital. The current owners are the descendants of the Pertold family.
Castello Guardia
Appiano
(8 Km)
The Guardia Castle, together with two other Korb and Boymont castles, forms the 'castle triangle'. The building was built on the foundations of a peasant house, between 1125 and 1130 by Count Ulrich II. In 1270, the main tower of the castle was built. From the castle you can see the city of Bolzano. Rare of its kind, inside the castle, is the pentagon tower. The frescoes found in the chapel and the various paintings constitute many of the attractions of the Castle.
Castel Matschatsch
Appiano
(9 Km)
The Castle was erected in the '500 and passed into the hands of several owners over the years. In 1953 it became the property of the Municipality of Appiano, which had it restored and made its spaces wider with a certainly more modern style of architecture. To the south of the property is a small church with a chapel with a dome that makes the environment typical and romantic.