Warth Castle, Eppan, Italy - SpottingHistory

The Warth Castle (Burg Warth) was around 1250 to the site of earlier fortified court. Lords of Weineck made the first major reconstruction in in the mid-15th century. The residential buildings were erected in the 16th and 17th centuries.

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Ronny “Baumdoktor” Schwarz (22 months ago)
1267 First separation of a "Dominus Ullinus de Warte" as a servant of the Counts of Eppan. Around the middle of the 13th century, keep and palace. In the 15th century, the ship's hull-like wing in the north and the arched gate building were added. Painting in the living room of the tower 1440. Later owners the Lords of Weineck and then the Counts Künigl von Ehrenburg and Warth.

gf72 (2 years ago)
A Castle under everyone's eyes that few observe and that deserves to be observed! The castle also presents itself as a hotel residence and information can be found on the website. Almost hidden by vegetation it allows for a very appreciable view of the city of Bolzano. Nearby there is a bunker which, seen from above, is in line with a cross and the bell tower of the church of San Paolo.... a beautiful vision and a profound contrast of meanings!!!!

Joerg Bender (3 years ago)
This place only houses holiday apartments and is not suitable for sightseeing

Lucas Munroe (5 years ago)
Great views and lovely rooms

Harald Dittenhauser (5 years ago)
Ist super

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