Taufers Castle.
This powerful medieval fortress structure makes its
historical significance evident. Formerly the castle
of the lords of Taufers (Tures), it came into the
possession of the South Tyrol Institute of Castles
in 1977. It was extended in the 15th and 16th cen.
into a spacious residential fortress. Completely furnished
and very well preserved, this castle is among one
of the largest and most beautiful in all of Tyrol.
It contains a noteworthy collection of furnishings
and art objects of different eras (from the 12th to
the early 17th cen.). Around two thirds of the 64
rooms are paneled in wood. The frescoes in the castle
chapel, painted by Friedrich Pacher, are particularly
precious.
