Ciastel de Tor

The antique castle of Ciastel de Tor of San Martino in Badia is venue for the Ladin Museum.

Since 2001 Ciastel de Tor in San Martino in Badia is venue for the Ladin Museum. The exhibited items and documents provide an insight into the history, culture, legends and candicraft of the Ladin Dolomite valley. Moreover several events such as exhibitions and concerts take place in the inner courtyard.

In 1230 a three-storey residential tower has been built by the attendants of the bishops of Bressanone. It has first been documented under the name “Turris in Geder” in 1290. In this context the Lords of Rodank-Schöneck were feuds of the building until 1331.

In the years to follow the residential tower was amplified by a crenelated circular wall and a great hall. Also the tower was modified and two storeys were added and converted into a granary. Also in 1500 there were renovations. The Roman great hall was enlarged and two round towers were added to the circular wall.

When the bishops lost reign of the Court of Thurn and the castle represented the centre of this complex, farmers purchased the castle. Until the castle has been rearranged it has been inhabited by their descendants.

Opening hours:
Summer
Easter - 31st October
From Tuesday to Saturday 10 - 18
Sunday 14 - 18
July and August also on Monday 10 – 18
NEW: the Museum Ladin Ursus ladinicus in San Ćiascian is also open on Wednesday evening 8.30pm - 10.30pm

NEW 2011 - 2012

7th December - 11th December
every day 15 - 19

26th December - 7th January
every day 15 - 19

8th January - Easter
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 15 - 19

Further information:
Museum Ladin Ciastel de Tor
Via Tor 72 - San Martino in Badia
Tel.: +39 0474 524020
info@museumladin.it