Castel Scena

In the centre of Scena, there is the majestic castle of Scena.

The history of Castel Scena dates back to the 14th century, it has first been documented in 1346, but this refers to a forerunner of the building. Only Petermann from Scena, burgrave from Tyrol and minion of Margarethe Maultasch had the castle complex built in 1350, the way it appears today.

In the years to follow the castle repeatedly changed hands. From Friedrich with the empty pocket to archduke John, many celebrities inhabited the castle complex and renovated, changed and shaped it.
Today the earls of Merano, descendats of Archduke John, live in and cultivate the castle complex.

Via a bridge you can reach the entrance and by passing the oubliette you come to the Roman inner courtyard. This is where you can visit lordy rooms, a Renaissance room with faience oven dating back to the 18th century, a painting gallery and a weapons collection dating back to the 12th and 19th century, as well as a private Andreas Hofer collection.

Part of the castle is also a mausoleum in neo-Gothic style, in which Archduke John and his family were entombed.
Curiosity: Castel Scena is one of the fews castles in the surroundings of Merano which has never been abandoned and so it never began to decay.

Opening hours Castel Scena
> Passion Week until All Saints’ Day (only with guide):
> daily at 10.30, 11.30, 2 pm and 3 pm
> Closing day: Sunday

Opening hours mausoleum:
> Passion Week until All Saints’ Day
> daily from 10 to 11.30 and 3 to 4.30 pm
> Closing day: Sunday

Further information:
Castel Scena
Al Castello 14 - Scena
tel. +39 0473 945630