Castel Flavon is located high above Bolzano and its surroundings. The external appearance of the building and its atmosphere is very impressive.
The impressive castle complex was built in the 12th century, lords Haselberga. In those days, Castel Flavon was surrounded by a circular wall, which, however, it was easy to take by storm. Today the fragments of the wall can be seen in the southern and eastern parts of the castle. For defensive line was located residential complex. Probably, the main castle tower was also built in the 12th century - this show made its surroundings finds. Part of the system was, and cisterns to collect rainwater, which in the 13-15 th centuries has been significantly restructured. And between 1474 m and 1541-m-years and the castle was modified at the initiative of Lords Fie - the results of the reconstruction are visible today. In the east wing of Castel Flavon was built room with double arcades, another large hall appeared in the northern part of the castle. There was also built a new defensive wall.
Today Castel Flavon consists of three sections, which after the restoration works were decorated with frescoes. However, the north wing, collapsed in 1880 and only recently restored to a lesser extent, preserved only in fragments of wall paintings. The rooms of the castle are now used for seminars, conferences and celebrations. Unique historic complex high above the roofs of Bolzano adds a luxurious restaurant.
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