Schloss Thurn (Ćiastel de Tor in Italian) is a  three-storey residential tower which was built by the attendants of the bishops of Bressanone in 1230. It has first been documented in 1290. In this context the Lords of Rodank-Schöneck were feuds of the building until 1331. In the years to follow the residential tower was amplified by a crenelated circular wall and a great hall. Also the tower was modified and two storeys were added and converted into a granary. Also in 1500 there were renovations. The Roman great hall was enlarged and two round towers were added to the circular wall.

When the bishops lost reign of the Court of Thurn and the castle represented the centre of this complex, farmers purchased the castle. Until the castle has been rearranged it has been inhabited by their descendants.

Now Schloss Thurn is venue for the Ladin Museum. The exhibited items and documents provide an insight into the history, culture, legends and handicraft of the Ladin Dolomite valley. Moreover several events such as exhibitions and concerts take place in the inner courtyard.

 

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Anita Stampfer - My MiaMi (3 years ago)
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Chiara Tomasella (3 years ago)
Wonderful exploratory space, both for the views that can be enjoyed from the garden and for the care with which the exhibition part was organized. Inside it is possible to consult and read entire digital and paper books on Ladin culture, it is highly recommended for anyone who wants to find out what "fodom" means :)
Elio Giro (4 years ago)
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Massimo Montanari (4 years ago)
The prehistoric section is very complete and well cared for. The medieval section is scarce, and does not explain sufficiently well and with continuity the historical events of the Ladin people in that period. Moreover, many rooms have audio only in Latin or German ..... Few explanations on the castle itself, on its evolution over the centuries and on its historical events.
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