Castle Brandis

Castle Brandis is a castle ruin in Lana that sits on a hillside overlooking the valley with exposed stone walls. The site still shows the outlines of medieval living spaces and defensive passages that give a sense of how the structure originally looked.

The castle was built in the 1200s as a fortified position to monitor trade routes passing through the valley. After centuries of neglect, only the stonework remains standing today.

The ruins stand as a designated cultural heritage monument of South Tyrol, representing the architectural traditions and defensive strategies of medieval Italy.

The site is reachable via hiking trails that wind through the South Tyrolean landscape. Proper footwear and time to explore are needed, as some paths are steep.

The remaining walls contain architectural elements that demonstrate medieval construction methods, revealing the building techniques used during its creation.