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View of Sigmundskron Castle (Castel Firmiano)

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View of Sigmundskron Castle (Castel Firmiano)

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Location: Bolzano - Bozen, South Tyrol, Italy

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Paul

April 17, 2023

Sigmundskron Castle (also Firmian, Italian Castel Firmiano)

Southwest of Bozen, above the small village of Frangarto in the municipality of Eppan, Sigmundskron Castle towers on a porphyry rock, one of the largest castle complexes in South Tyrol. The original name "Formigar" comes from the Latin "formicaria". It is one of the oldest known names of a castle in South Tyrol. The building was first mentioned under this name around 945 AD, later the name was changed to "Firmian". The Italian name of Sigmundskron is still Firmiano.

Owned by the Bishop of Trent since 1027, the complex passed to Sigmund "the Rich in Coins", the sovereign of Tyrol, in 1473. It was only at this time that the castle received its current name "Schloss Sigmundskron". The castle also owes its name to its shape, as the broad complex is reminiscent of a crown (Sigmund's crown). The castle is also a political symbol for many South Tyroleans, as it was here in 1957 that the "Los von Trento" took place, a large popular rally under Silvius Magnago to demand independent autonomy and to protest against non-compliance with the Paris Agreement.

Text / source: suedtirolerland.it

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Christian Kempten

September 19, 2022

Castle Sigmundskron:

Mentioned in 945 as Formiciara Castle.

Bought by Duke Sigmund in 1473 and renamed Sigmundskron Castle.

In 1976 the semi-ruin was partially restored and an inn opened.

In 1996 the castle became the property of the South Tyrolean state administration.

In 2003, Reinhold Messner received a concession to use it as a mountain museum.

In 2006 a Neolithic tomb was discovered - 6000-7000 years old. (from Wikipedia)

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PinionRadlerJan

November 11, 2023

Nice bike path and nice view.

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