Sluderno Gate Tower

The well-preserved town walls of Glorenza in the Venosta Valley date back to the 16th century. Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor, commissioned them as a bulwark to protect the town. They still encircle the centre today, with its arcades and idyllic main square. The Sluderno Gate Tower (Schludernser Torturm) stands where the road from Sluderno leads into the small town and where the large visitor car park is located. It forms the entrance to the centre. For centuries, the tower protected the town from invaders - since 2011, it has itself become an attraction.

The permanent exhibition "Stations of a Small Town" opened that year. Across two floors, it tells the story of Glorenza. In this unique setting, information panels and exhibits convey fascinating facts about trade and defence, markets and professions, as well as everyday life in Glorenza.

From the Sluderno Gate Tower, you can also access a corner rondel, part of the battlements. The tourist information office is housed on the ground floor. At the other end of the town, just a few minutes' walk away, stands another tower: the Glorenza Church Tower, also known as the Tubre Gate Tower. There, you'll find an exhibition about the life and work of the artist Paul Flora.

How to get to the Sluderno Gate Tower: The (fee-paying) car park is located directly in front of the tower and the town walls. You can also reach Glorenza by bus number 274 from Sluderno. Why not combine your visit with a hike on the Turnauna and the Glorenza Waalwege paths?