Vorst Castle

Lagundo, Italy

Vorst castle was built in the late 13th century. It has been owned by the Vorst, Gomion, Enn and Starkenberg families. Today the castle is in the possession of the Fuchs family and can not be visited.

Address

Strada del Passo dello Stelvio 7, Lagundo, Italy

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Massimo Romani (8 months ago)
Already known place, it remains a nice stop to eat excellent Tyrolean specialties and drink excellent beer.

Dario Luciani (3 years ago)
Mmmmmm nothing special, a country with the FORST company that is the host. Well immersed in the context though. Too bad that at the brewery shop, the bottles cost more than at the supermarket. Patience, I drink them anyway

Giuseppe Calamosca (4 years ago)
Wonderful both in summer and in winter. Good beer good food fast and friendly service. Adjusted price. Great

Carlo Spagnolo (5 years ago)
Quality that has gradually reduced over time and is not worth the price. Beer is good. They feed you quickly and hurry you to leave the place. Never again

channel max (5 years ago)
It has a very ancient history (it seems to date back to twelve hundred...) and it is famous for having hosted the famous minstrel poet Oswald von Wolkenstein, one of the best known medieval Tyrolean characters, in his prisons for months. Today it is owned by the Forst brewery and is used for events. It is not normally open to visitors.

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