Constructed in 1357, the bell tower at Lake Resia is the sole survivor of the flooded town of Curon Venosta. The church associated with it was rebuilt between 1832 and 1838, while the bell tower remained untouched. The bell tower, situated on high ground, managed to survive the flood that occurred in 1950, when the dam uniting three nearby lakes was completed. Today, visitors can reach it on foot during the winter, when the lake freezes. According to a legend, on certain winter days, the bells can still be heard, having been relocated from the tower on July 18, 1950. Restored in 2009, the bell tower stands today as a testament to the town that once existed there, tragically submerged under Lake Resia.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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