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Kastelbell-Tschars - Castelbello-Ciardes

Castelbello Castle

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Kastelbell-Tschars - Castelbello-Ciardes

Castelbello Castle

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Castelbello Castle

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Location: Kastelbell-Tschars - Castelbello-Ciardes, South Tyrol, Italy

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1. Castelbello Castle – View of Castelbello Castle loop from Latsch - Laces

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2. View of Vinschgau Valley – View of Juval Castle loop from Kastelbell - Castelbello

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3. Latschander Waalweg – View of Tschars loop from Kastelbell - Castelbello

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Kristian

June 30, 2025

Castelbello Castle, first mentioned in 1238 but likely of earlier origin, was built by the Lords of Montalban. The picturesque castle sits majestically on a mighty rocky outcrop on the left bank of the Adige River. The elongated complex measures over 70 meters in length and barely 30 meters in width. Due to its exposed location, Castelbello Castle had to be repeatedly protected over the years by the construction of more modern and stronger fortifications.

After changing hands several times, the castle was transferred to the Hendl family as a pledge in 1531. In 1813 and 1824, the castle was largely destroyed by fire. The Hendl counts rebuilt only a small part for residential purposes, and thus the castle was destined to fall into ruin. At the end of a legal process that dragged on for decades, in which Count Siegmund von Hendl and the Republic of Italy fought for ownership of the castle, a settlement was finally reached: this enabled the state to purchase the castle for 31,068 lire (16.04 €).

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Saibot

July 22, 2021

Very flexible guided tours. If someone comes and the guide is free at the moment, she also makes an interesting tour for just 1 person. Costs 6 €.

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Rainer & Petra

July 11, 2022

There are very numerous - about 400 - castles in South Tyrol. These were either built in the middle of large, wide valleys or at valley entrances. They served as a customs and toll station. Merchants had to pay customs duty, and tolls were also levied on stagecoaches and pedestrians (as they are today). As a result, the local nobles and lords of the castle became richer and more powerful. In wide valleys, the castles also served as an early warning system for foreign armies passing through. So there were so-called "Chalk Towers", which were signal towers. In the event of danger, a beacon was lit as a warning, spreading the news throughout the region. If two towers could not see each other directly, then a horseman was sent to the nearest castle or signal tower. The Lords of Eppan were one of the most powerful noble families from the Adige Valley and South Tyrol.

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