You will be surprised by the cultural variety of South Tyrol:
Juval Castle Since 1983 Juval Castle has been the residence of the popular mountaineer Reinhold Messner, who hosts several collections of art in the castle. The comprehensive Tibetica collection, but also the picture gallery, and the collection of masks from 4 continents are worth driving up all these turns or even hiking up. The castle is open to visitors all year round, except for 2 months in the summer.
Tirol Castle in Tirolo
Tirol Castle is the dynastic fortress of the Counts of Tyrol, and a sovereign castle in the style of the castles from Staufen dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries. Today, you can still view two palace buildings with the palace chapel, the Roman architectural sculptures on the doors and windows, and the Gothic fresco decorations.
Churburg Castle
The Churburg Castle dates back to 1260. The inside is characterised by renaissance style dating back to the 16th century. The Churburg Castle hosts the largest private armoury collection in Europe, owned by the Counts of Trapp since 1504. Churburg Castle is one of the most imposing and best preserved castles in South Tyrol.
Museum of Modern Art - Museion in Bolzano
The Museion was founded 1985 as a museum for modern art. At the beginning, the new museum followed a regional direction: The first goals were the support and documentation of visual arts in Tyrol. At the beginning of the 90's the activity extended to a comparison of German and Italian art. The museum was given the new name "Museion" in 1991. The name mirrors a turning to modern art and interdisciplinary tendencies.
Merano Thermal Baths The Thermal Baths are an architectonic highlight of Merano. Furthermore, they are also a true oasis of wellbeing. A glass cube with steel construction provides the heart of the Thermal Baths in Merano offering pools, saunas, a beauty centre, gym, a Medical SPA, and a bistro.
