Churburg, Medieval castle and military museum in Schluderns, Italy
Churburg is a castle with medieval origins and Renaissance elements in Schluderns that contains a central courtyard with arcades, multiple living spaces, and ceremonial chambers. The structures show different building phases and now house a military museum with one of Europe's largest private armor collections.
The castle was founded in 1259 by Bishop Henry VI of Montfort and underwent several rebuilding phases over the centuries. Since the 16th century, the Trapp family has been the continuous owner and preserved the property as a residence and collection site.
The castle houses extensive collections of medieval armor that belonged to generations of noble families, with different styles showing the warrior traditions of this region.
The castle is accessible only by guided tour, offered from March through October with tours running Tuesday through Sunday. Comfortable shoes are recommended since the historical rooms and stairs are part of the visit.
The museum possesses an extraordinary suit of armor standing 2.1 meters tall and weighing 45 kilograms, crafted for one of the last counts of the Matsch family. This oversized piece shows the extreme demands placed on armorers and the rare cases of exceptionally tall nobles from that period.
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