Castel Schenna, located in the village of the same name near Merano, is a historic castle built in 1350. In 1363, the nobleman Petermann von Schenna was infeudated by the Asburgs with the castle and also with Castel Regino in the Sarentino Valley.
Inside the castle, there is a collection of ancient weapons. The vast halls are all furnished with stoves and a collection of paintings and portraits, including a valuable collection of Andreas Hofer.
The castle was purchased in 1844 by the Archduke Giovanni of Asburgo-Lorena. Not far from the castle, his son had a mausoleum for his family built in 1869, which is still present today. Today, the castle remains the property of his successors, the Conti di Merano, and offers guided tours with an entrance fee.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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