Wehrburg Castle

Prissiano, Italy

Wehrburg Castle was built in the 13th century (the lord of Wehrburg-Andrian was already mentioned in 1229). The castle was owned by the Morand family from 1411 to 1798. They restored the castle in 1520. The chapel dates from the 15th century. Today Wehrburg is a hotel.

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Nalser Straße 5, Prissiano, Italy
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Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

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www.wehrburg.com

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4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Fewo Brandmaier (2 years ago)
Diesen Aufenthalt werden wir nie vergessen. Unmöglich das in einer Bewertung auszudrücken welchen wunderschönen Tag wir auf Schloss Wehrburg verbringen durften, wir gingen mit voller Wehmut. Diese eine Nacht hat uns verzaubert. Ankommen wohlfühlen und Genießen, volle 5 Sterne. Danke
Alisa Miller (2 years ago)
Wunderschöner Ort mit tollem Interieur
Markus Stuppner (2 years ago)
Único nel suo genere.... Difficile riuscire a prenotare perché non ha tante camere. Da provare assolutamente un volta nella vita!!
Martina Feierabend (2 years ago)
Sehr schöne Burg mit viel Liebe zum Detail. Essen war super lecker, die Hotelleute sehr sehr nett. Preis - Leistung absoluter Hammer, hierfür hätte ich definitiv auch mehr bezahlt. Gerne wieder!
Saburo Sakaj (3 years ago)
Castello ospitante struttura alberghiera, ben curato.
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