Treuenstein Castle

Treuenstein Castle is a medieval fortification on the outskirts of Bolzano in South Tyrol, northern Italy. Located in the borough of Gries, it was built between 1276 and 1278 by Meinhard, Count of Tyrol for his trusted vassal Friedrich, a burgher from Bolzano.

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Access is restricted and requires permission.
Type: Castle
Description: castle ruin in South Tyrol, Italy
Also known as: “Burg Treuenstein”, “Castello di Treuenstein”, “Castello di Troyenstein”, “Gescheibter Turm”, “Torre Druso - Gscheibter Turm”, “Treuenstein”, “Trojenstein”, and “Troyenstein”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Mauracher and Klebenstein.

Mauracher

Building

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Mauracher is a building.

Klebenstein

Castle

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Klebenstein is a castle, which is situated 440 metres east of Treuenstein Castle.

Compil

Castle

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Compil is a castle, which is situated 520 metres southeast of Treuenstein Castle.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gries-Quirein and Bolzano.

Gries-Quirein

Suburb

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Gries-Quirein is a suburb.

Bolzano

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Bolzano or Bozen, is the capital city of South Tyrol, the German-speaking region in the northern part of Italy. Bolzano is the largest city in the region.