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Castles and Fortresses in the Laces-Val Martello Holiday Area

Traces of the Middle Ages in Laces and Val Martello

Numerous old castles and fortresses testify to the diverse cultural history of the Val Venosta region. Many fortresses were saved from destruction through their utilisation and restoration; others such as ruins and architectural leftovers from the past now serve as cultural artefacts or as prized excursion destinations.

Laces-Val Martello and environs is one of the few areas in South Tyrol with old constructions dating back to the renaissance era. In a region where there was once significant mining activity, impressive architectural structures dating back to that era still remain, such as the Castle of Silandro or the Castle in Coldrano, which is a Cultural Centre. The Laces Castle, built during the thirteenth century, was the only castle built on the water in Val Venosta. Also dating from the same period, are the Annaberg Castle, the ruin below Montani and the Castle above Montani, where an original manuscript from 1323 of the Nibelung Song was discovered.

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Castle Laces

The castle Laces in the local core was mentiomed first in 1297 and was probablx built by Tirol loading man count Meinhard II. till 1313 the castle served as a court afterwards it changed by an inheritance the owner. The medieval building in the heart of pasting was surrounded by a water jump which the 5-storied living space walked round. Today the castle is in private property.

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The red castle with the entrance to the town of pasting was brought in 1580 by the count Kleinhans in the today's form, the frescoes in the interior and the red color on the outside front give to the castle the name "red castle" how it in the vernacular is called. The baroque chapel beside the castle comes from the 17th century and has Spanish influence. Today the castle is not accessible.

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Castle Obermontani

The castle Obermontani at the entrance of Val Martello over the little village Morter is a highly medieval castle and lies on a rock back which of the Plima is washed around. Count Albert III of Tyrol established the castle in 1228 in the course of the years she changed owner over and over again. In 1839 the castle was sold in a aframer and the inventory was sold bit by bit, a piece of the original manuscript of the Nibelungen song could be saved by Beda Weber.

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Castle Untermontani

The castle Untermontani lies on the same rock projection like his big sister the castle Obermonatni. In which period the castle was created today is not any more provably, however, could concern at the middle of the 13th century. In the course of the years the castle has disintegrated, so that today only more a ruin is to be seen.

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Castle Annenberg

The castle Annenberg above Coldrano is a castle similar to castle on 1.039m lies. The castle was established in the 13th century by Burgus-Wangen, in writing the building was mentioned in 1252 the exact construction date, nevertheless, is unknown. Today the height castle is not accessible in private property and therefore.

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Hans Sager

Hans Sager one of the Minnesänger from the Val Venosta, is one of the provable Minnesänger. Hans Sager kept a lot at the court of the counts of Annenberg on to sing there his songs ans stories. Between 1326 and 1338 Hans Sager was mentioned up to six times.

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Monument emperor Franz Josef

On incentive of the circle of friends of the K.u.K. austro-hungarian monarchy, from Laces pasting, the established in 1908 and under mysterious circumstances has been substituted in 1994 in 1919 disappeared monument of Laaser marble, with a valuable bronze bust from Prague. The monument reminds of the 60-year-old government jubilee of the last but one Austo-hungarian emperor, Franz Josef I of Habsburg Lorraine.

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Romanesque Day

Venosta Valley and Müstair valley are home to some of Europe's oldest churches and frescoes. On the Romanesque Day every year, these Romanesque-era cultural institutions open their gates and offer an insight into a unique culture that lasted from 700 to 1300 AD.

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Local history and culture in Venosta Valley

The cultural region of Venosta Valley in South Tyrol is characterized by its lively customs, traditions and also sense of innovation; from the Romanesque “Stairways to Heaven” project through all periods of art up to contemporary architecture, art, theater and music.

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