Summersberg Castle, Gudon, Italy

The oldest parts of the Summersberg castle is the round 'Witch Tower' dating from the 14th century. Extensions and additions were made between 15th and 18th centuries. From 1619 to 1828 Summersberg was owned by Counts of Wolkenstein. In 1880 Ignaz Vinzenz Zingerle bought the castle. The descendants of Zingerle still own the castle.

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sabasinho wind (6 years ago)
Very relaxing. Nice people

Nicola Papangelou (6 years ago)
Beautiful we were lucky enough to come in with a local guide

Focus Fotodesign (AR) (6 years ago)
unfortunately not public... only on special occasions

Mubasher Hussain Saleemi (6 years ago)
It was not open

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