Owned by the Firmian family in the 12th century, Sigmundskron Castle stands near Bolzano in South Tyrol. Mentioned in 945, it has a rich history that spans over a millennium. Through financial difficulties and ownership changes, the castle fell into disrepair, but at the end of the 18th century, it belonged to the Count Wolkenstein.
In 1996 the castle passed into the possession of the Province of Bolzano, and in the spring of 2003, Reinhold Messner was given a licence for his long-planned mountain museum. Today, its ruins offer a glimpse into a bygone era, a testament to the castle’s resilience over the centuries.
In 2006, construction work uncovered a Neolithic grave dating back 6,000-7,000 years on the site, linking it to the earliest inhabitants of the area. Sigmundskron Castle remains an important political symbol in South Tyrol.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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