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Prehistoric Settlements, Mines, and Religious Culture
"Castel Forte/Trostburg" Castle in Ponte Gardena/Waidbruck
One of the South Tyrol's most magnificent fortress complexes, Forte Castle was built at the end of the 12th century and then enlarged and fortified in the 16th century. It has a stupendous late-Renaissance hall in addition to a vaulted Gothic "Stube". This is where the famous medieval poet Oswald von Wolkenstein lived. Guided tours form Thursday before Eastern to the end of October at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. In July and August tours are also given at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Closed Mondays. Cost of entry: adults € 6,00, senior citizens (over 65) € 5,00, children (6-14 J.) € 3,00, groups € 5,00/person, students € 5,00/person, schoolchildren € 2,50/person.
Information and reservation for groups, tel. 0471 654 401
Further information: www.burgeninstitut.com
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