Castles
History has a future!
This is truly reflected in the ancient castles, strongholds and charming residences in the typical Überetsch style. Whether still intact or lovingly restored, they witness a glorious past that has left traces in the present. A place where past and present live in harmony, imbued with Mediterranean atmosphere.
Art and More...
Churches
- The Parish church in Terlan is a High Gothic-style building from the 14th Century. Worthwhile seeing are the frescos of the „Bolzano School" (mix of German and Italian art) showing the child's dead in Bethlehem.
- The Gothic Parish church St. Pauls/Eppan, also known as the „cathedral in the country", was constructed from 1460 to 1560.
- The St. Peter Basilica ruins in Kaltern/Altenburg resemble a three-naval basilica from the times of Christianisation (4th Century). In the porphyry rock behind the curch are 10 shell-shaped depressions from around 3000 B.C.
Frescos
- The Chapel St. Jakob on the hill of Kastelaz, which is situated above Tramin, was originally constructed in the year 1120. The chapel houses a beautiful Renaissance fresco and an interesting gothic fresco from the year 1440.
- The Chapel of Castle Hocheppan accommodated the portrayal of the „Knödelesserin", the first tyrolean dumpling-illustration from the year 1180.
Old, famous & seldom
- The St. Peter church near Auer is a Gothic building from the 15th Century and houses the oldest, playable organ of South Tyrol.
- The Stephan church near Pinzon in Montan is famous for the Hans Klocker altar and particularly worthwhile seeing.
- The Hospice „Klösterle" near Neumarkt, was built in 1220 and extended at the end of 1300. It is one of the four best-maintained hospices in Europe. On his Italian journey, Dürer was supposed to have stayed overnight in this place.
Castelfeder
Even during prehistoric times, the legendary hill of Castelfeder between Auer and Montan already had a settlement. The Romans constructed defences and their ruins are still visible.
Wall ruins of Castle Castelfeder and, at the highest point, parts of the Barbara chapel from the 9th Century are still preserved.
Museums & Museums...
To learn more, inform yourself about important issues and get a deeper insight to new subjects, a visit to a museum is always a discovery and adventurous journey:
Ötzi - the iceman
The South Tyrolean Archaeology Museum in Bolzano/Bozen, also the „Ötzi Museum", is a must for each visitor to South Tyrol.
It does not only give insight into different historical epochs of South Tyrol but also houses the finding of the century from the Hauslabjoch.
The "iceman" is still a mystery to historians worldwide and brings new revolutionary findings.
Museums in the surroundings
- Castle Moos-Schulthaus near Eppan is a museum for the style of living in the Middle Ages.
- The South Tyrolean Wine Museum in Kaltern has exhibits about the history of wine.
The Village museum of Tramin presents tools used in the cultivation of wine and agriculture in trade and the home. - The farming museum „Ansitz am Orth" in Kurtatsch gives insight into framing culture.
The Museum for day-to-day culture in Neumarkt reflects the style of living during the Middle Age.
