Stillendorf, Cultural heritage residence in Bolzano, Italy
Stillendorf is a manor house in Bolzano situated at the intersection of Wangergasse and Rauschertorgasse streets, featuring a spacious park and traditional architectural elements. An underground passage connects the building to the neighboring Herz-Jesu-Kirche church.
The first documented mention of the property dates to 1237 as 'mansus ad Stillendorf', and the Tyrolean Giovanelli family redesigned the structure in the mid-1600s. In 1897, Franz von Zallinger-Stillendorf donated land for the construction of the neighboring Herz-Jesu-Kirche church.
The building displays features from different time periods, with modifications from the 19th century adding regular window arrangements and decorative architectural details. These layers tell the story of how the house evolved over many generations.
The grounds are accessible for a walk through the park, with the underground passage between the manor and the church offering a special route to explore. The setting is well integrated into central Bolzano and fits easily into a city stroll.
A memorial plaque marks the spot where teacher Franz Innerhofer died protecting a boy during the violent events of Bozner Blutsonntag in 1921. This incident stands as a significant moment in the region's past.
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