Castle Schenna, Medieval castle and military museum in Schenna, Italy.
Castle Schenna rises on a hillside with stone walls, towers, and interior courtyards dating to the 14th century. Its rooms display collections of historical weapons and artifacts spanning several centuries that document the region's military past.
A man named Petermann from Schenna built the original structure in 1350, which later served as a residence for various noble families. The castle changed hands several times over the centuries, including periods under the Lords of Starkenberg and Counts of Lichtenstein.
The castle holds the largest private collection of objects connected to Andreas Hofer and displays the military and social history of South Tyrol through its exhibits. Visitors can trace how regional events shaped the lives of people in this area.
Access to the castle is by guided tour, offered from April through October, with the entrance at Via al Castello 14. The best time to visit is during the warmer months when all rooms are open and the grounds are easy to explore.
On the castle grounds stands a neo-Gothic mausoleum containing the tomb of Archduke John of Austria and displaying regional craftsmanship from that era. This monument connects local architecture with the broader history of the Alpine region in an unexpected way.
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