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DeutschCastle Warth
Castle Warth: visible from a distance, Schloss Warth lies in the Wart Valley below St Pauls.
History: one of the youngest castles in Überetsch. Before the castle was built, there had been a farm at the same site since the 12th century. The Count of Eppan gave the farm to the Bishop of Trient in 1194, only to get it back as a fief in 1211. In 1250 it was passed on to the Prince of Tyrol, who then passed it on to aristocratic families. Ulrich von Altenburg erected the living quarters and the truce. Wherever possible, he built a wall around the newly built castle to protect it. His son Arnold later sold the castle to Peter Warter, and after this, it changed hands several times. During this period, the castle was extended. The last aristocratic owner was Count Künigl zu Ehrenburg. He handed over everything to the family Frank who still own it today. The family have turned part of the castle into holiday flats, which can be rented out. Architectural style: the truce and the living quarters date from the Middles Ages. The north wing that looks like a castle was built in the 15th century. Other parts must have been built in between. The working quarters are mainly from the 17th century. Peculiarities: decorative paintings in the living room of the tower, which were painted the same time as the bay window with its Gothic cross, were put in. You can find the year 1613 engraved above one of the doors. Walking: for those walking from Girlan to St Pauls or vice versa, Schloss Warth is just a slight detour. The building is easily recognizable in autumn when the leaves that cover the building turn red.
