Treuenstein Castle

The ruin good stone that is also referred to as Gescheibter tower, was built in the 13th century. It stands at the northeastern edge of the city of Bolzano, in the Gries district, close to the Fagenbach or on the state highway to San Genesio.

Complete is get only the very slim, tall round tower, called the Tower Gescheibte. The round tower with only about three feet inside diameter is crowned by swallowtail battlements and was not habitable in the long term. The round-arched high entrance is located approximately eight meters in height. Otherwise, only the restored chapel and remains of the former city walls are preserved.

The castle was built by the men of good stone, which are first mentioned in 1231. In 1565 the castle Cyriak of Troyer torrent was left as a fief.