Fortresses & Castles
A Warm Welcome to the Land of Fortresses and Castles! The region around Merano (Meran) particularly lives up to its name. Surprisingly, there are a total of 400 fortresses and castles throughout South Tyrol, making it Europe’s richest region for notable castles and chateaus. A large proportion of these are located in different towns in the holiday area of Merano and Environs. The oldest local aristocratic houses date back to the early Middle Ages. After a series of historical events, many of these original fortresses and castles are back in business and are now home to museums, wineries, restaurants and many other tourist attractions. Here, visitors can go on an exciting journey back in time to the Middle Ages.A small selection of the many fortresses and castles in Lagundo and the surrounding area are listed below:
To the right-hand side of Tyrol in Lagundo is a small fortress - the Vorst Castle. It was built in the 13th century and first documented in 1302. The ...
The Lords of Scena built this castle in 1350. It has been the property of the Counts of Merano (Meran) since 1859, and these days is set up as a ...
Situated above the town of Cermes (Tscherms), Monteleone Castle is an impressive aristocratic residence built in the 13th century with further ...
As the dynastic manor of the Counts of Tyrol, the castle is evidently named after the region. Extensive research and structural analysis has ...
The Prince's Castle looks more like a royal residence and chapel than a manor. It was rebuilt in 1470 by Archduke Sigismund the Wealthy. In the 17th ...