Reifenstein Castle

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Reifenstein Castle.
Reifenstein Castle.

Reifenstein Castle (German: Burg Reifenstein, Italian: Castel Tasso) is a castle in Freienfeld, near Sterzing, in the province of Bolzano-Bozen (northern Italy). It is located near a dried marsh, in the valley of the Isarco River.

The castle is mentioned for the first time in the 12th century, and was modified in the 14th century. It was a property of the Thurn und Taxis counts. It is famous for the decorated "Green Hall" with Gothic paintings, the stubes and the collection of armors.


Coordinates: 46°52′41″N, 11°26′40″E

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