Mareccio Castle

Nestled among sprawling vineyards with magnificent views of Mt. Catinaccio, Mareccio Castle is located in the Bolzano Centro-Piani district, more precisely on the Lungotalvera Promenade. The original structure dates back to the 12th century. Berthold von Maretsch, according to records one of the plenipotentiaries of the Counts of Tyrol and then judge in Bolzano, built the oldest tower of the castle in 1194. Initially, only the massive keep stood amidst the vineyards.

It is still preserved today. Between the 13th and 14th centuries, various owners expanded the castle: The battlements and the dovetail merlons date from this period. In 1477, Sigmund Römer acquired Mareccio Castle (Schloss Maretsch). The Römer family then began the conversion of the medieval complex into a Renaissance castle, a process that spanned several decades.

During this time, the four round corner towers were built. The frescoes depicting philosophers of the time were also commissioned. In the 1980s, the complex was carefully renovated, but is currently uninhabited. Mareccio Castle now serves as a venue for trade fairs, concerts and weddings: In spring, for example, the traditional Bolzano Wine Tasting takes place here.

When no events are scheduled, the impressive building can also be visited. How to get to Mareccio Castle: It is located just a few metres from the Arcades of Bolzano and the Piazza della Vittoria square (car park) and - like Roncolo Castle and Rafenstein Castle - belongs to the Bolzano Castles Foundation. The two castles are located at the end of the Talvera Meadows.