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Messner Mountain Museum Firmian – Sigmundskron Castle

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Messner Mountain Museum Firmian – Sigmundskron Castle

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Messner Mountain Museum Firmian – Sigmundskron Castle

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Location: Bolzano - Bozen, South Tyrol, Italy

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JR56

June 5, 2019

The castle was first mentioned under the name "Formicaria" in 945. In the 12th century, it was renamed Firmian until around 1473, when it was purchased by Duke Sigmund the Rich, the sovereign of Tyrol. He transformed the castle into a fortress and named it Sigmundskron Castle. When he encountered financial difficulties and mortgaged the castle, it fell into disrepair. Over the years, the semi-ruin changed hands several times, was restored, and used as a guesthouse before being acquired by the Province of South Tyrol in 1996.

In 2003, Reinhold Messner received permission to integrate his mountaineering museum into Sigmundskron Castle, which opened in 2006.

Several hiking trails pass by Sigmundskron Castle, and a visit to the Messner Mountain Museum is practically a must.

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Intertrain

July 27, 2017

It was only by coincidence that we passed by the Messner Mountain Museum Firmian on 2 August 2011, I really liked the exhibition and the restored castle / castle.
We were almost the only visitors there at that time, so we could really relax.
For you a few nice photo from then - 08/2011.

Furthermore, we wanted to see "Juval" at that time but unfortunately was no access at this time (the host was apparently home) - so we visited the "Dolomites" - very recommendable, jeep ride and the facility with his exhibition just brilliant.

Ps .: at that time there were only three MMM.

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Kerstin mit dem Wanderstock

July 25, 2019

Sigmundskron Castle is one of the castles in South Tyrol that Reinhold Messner bought and converted into museums. The entrance fee is € 12.00, but it is worth it. There is an exhibition on the history of mountaineering and items that he has acquired during his travels. Especially beautiful is the labyrinth, with crystals in a mountain cave.

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Messner Mountain Museum Firmian – Sigmundskron Castle

1. Cantina Girlan Vinothek – Path Along the Streambed loop from Girlan - Cornaiano

2. Path Along the Streambed – Cantina Girlan Wine Shop loop from Frangart - Frangarto

3. Small Monticolo Lake – Easy Path Around the Lake loop from St. Jakob - San Giacomo

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