Castello di Botestagno, Medieval fortress in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
The stone structure stands on a rock formation in the valley of the Boite River, overlooking three intersecting valleys north of Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Built initially as a wooden outpost during Lombard conflicts in the 7th century, the castle received its first stone foundation around the year 1000.
The name Botestagno derives from the German term Beutelstein, reflecting the multilingual heritage of this Alpine border region between Italy and Austria.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins by following marked hiking trails through the Dolomiti d'Ampezzo Natural Park from Cortina d'Ampezzo center.
The fortress controlled the ancient trade route from Venice to Innsbruck, making it a strategic point for centuries of regional commerce and defense.
Location: Cortina d'Ampezzo
GPS coordinates: 46.59661,12.11298
Latest update: April 17, 2025 09:07
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