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Mareccio Castle

Close to the centre of the historic town of Bolzano and nevertheless in the heart of nature, there is Mareccio Castle

Surrounded by a wide vineyard and a great panorama on Mt. Catinaccio, Mareccio Castle is located in the quarter of Centro-Piani, more precisely close to the Lungotalvera Promenade and the Talvera Meadows. The castle dates back to the 12th century. Its oldest tower was built in 1194 AD by Berthold von Maretsch - according to documents he was a commissary of the Lords of Tyrol and lawyer in Bolzano. First there was only the massive donjon inmidst of the vineyards.

In the 13th and 14th century, different owners kept amplifying the castle. Also the defensive corridor and the crenellations date back to those times. In 1477, Sigmund Römer purchased Mareccio Castle. The Römer family started rebuilding it, changing the Mediaeval complex into a Renaissance building. Four round towers were added in the course of these works which lasted for several decades. Also frescoes were commissioned, illustrating philosophers of those days.

In the Eighties, the building was restored but is no longer inhabited. Nowadays, Mareccio Castle - "Schloss Maretsch" in German, "Castel Mareccio" in Italian - is merely venue for fairs, concerts, weddings and various other events such as the highly traditional Bolzano Wine Tasting in spring. And how to reach it? From the historic town and the Arcades of Bolzano or the Piazza della Vittoria square (parking space) it is accessible within a few minutes' walk.

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Opening times

  • Wed 16 Oct closed
  • Thu 17 Oct closed
  • Fri 18 Oct closed
  • Sat 19 Oct closed
  • Sun 20 Oct closed
  • Mon 21 Oct closed
  • Tue 22 Oct 09:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 17:00

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October 14, 2024 (14/10/2024) 09:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 17:00

October 22 to 24, 2024 (22/10/2024 - 24/10/2024)

  • Mon closed
  • Tue 09:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 17:00
  • Wed 09:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 17:00
  • Thu 09:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 17:00
  • Fri closed
  • Sat closed
  • Sun closed

October 28 to 31, 2024 (28/10/2024 - 31/10/2024)

  • Mon 09:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 17:00
  • Tue 09:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 17:00
  • Wed 09:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 17:00
  • Thu 09:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 17:00
  • Fri closed
  • Sat closed
  • Sun closed

Admission

€ 5.00 adults
€ 5.00 young people (15-18 years)

free for children up to 14 years

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More information

Mareccio Castle stays open all year round, but can only be visited if there are no current events. The dates could change at short notice, please ask first. Animals are not allowed.

Guided castle tours are offered depending on the availability for groups of 10 and more persons.

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