The submerged town of Curon Venosta and its remaining bell tower

Constructed in 1357, the bell tower at Reschensee is the only part remaining and still visible of the primitive Romanesque structure of the flooded town of Curon Venosta. The church associated with it was rebuilt between 1832 and 1838, while the bell tower remained untouched. In 1950, the construction of a large dam unified the lakes, submerging the ancient settlement of Curon Venosta, which was rebuilt further upstream.

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 removed from the tower in 1950 before the formation of the lake.

Restored in 2009, the bell tower stands today as a testament to the town that once existed there, submerged under the waters of the reservoir.

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