Tesimo

The municipality of Tesimo with the well-known village of Prissiano, high above the Val d’Adige, offers a series of historical buildings.

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The surroundings of Prissiano and Tesimo boast a large number of castles, residences and ruins. Among them is Sant’Erasmo Castle (Wehrburg), which was built by the Counts of Appiano.
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Castel Fahlburg, built in the 13th century, is located in the village centre of Prissiano.
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Outside the village centre, the St. Martin Church of Prissiano is located, very close to Castel Katzenzungen.
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Colourful autumnal landscape near Tesimo. Prissiano and Tesimo are located in the South Tyrolean fruit and wine growing area and invite to the traditional Törggele tradition in this time of the year.
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On the way from Tesimo to Foiana you have to cross the Brandis Gorge, where the Talmühle tavern is located. This is just one of the countless hiking possibilities in the area.
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St. Hippolytus near Narano is aculturally and historically important place and is one of the prehistoric settlement sites of South Tyrol, as numerous finds from the Neolithic, Bronze Age and Iron Age prove. The panoramic hill is also a popular excursion destination, especially in spring and autumn.
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Forest and meadow landscape on the mountain near Caprile. The Passo delle Palade road connects Tesimo with the Val di Non valley. From here you have a beautiful view on the Merano area on to the Dolomites.
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A viaduct of the Passo delle Palade road over the Brandis stream.
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The municipality of Tesimo, together with its component localities of Prissiano, Caprile, Grissiano, Narano and Plazzoles, is located high above the Val d'Adige valley. The lower mountain range of Tesimo-Prissiano was already settled in the period of the Langobards and Romans and first mentioned in documents with the name "Tesana".

Also the large number of historical buildings dates back to those centuries, when the area of Tesimo-Prissiano was settled by aristocrats. One of the famous buildings is Castel Fahlburg, originally called "Turm zu Vall", or the Castel Katzenzungen, first mentioned in 1244 under Henricus de Cazzenzunge. Of utmost importance is above all fruit-growing and breeding. A large number of farms and barns are spread all over the landscape.

In the warmer period of the year the surroundings of Tesimo invite you to make beautiful hikes. Especially in autumn, the municipality presents itself in colourful clothes. The chestnuts growing in the village are celebrated in the traditional "Toerggele" tradition as well as in events such as the "Keschtnriggl".

Our tip: In Tesimo, there is an International Felt Trail, lined by 24 animal figurines, fairy-tales and legendary creatures made of felt.

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