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"Great is the power of memory that dwells in places." (from Cicero)

Crëpa twin farmhouses lie on the edge of woodland on the steep meadows of St. Christina.

Crëpa

Building with stone and wood: a forebear to Ladin farmhouses

Crëpa is one of the oldest Ladin farmhouses and lies on the steep slopes of Plesdinaz. The central part dates back to the 13th/14th century, having been converted in 1460. The farm has been kept in its original state and is an impressive example of construction using the locally available materials of stone and wood. The lower storey of the dwelling consists of romanesque ashlar masonry, with a storey housing the living quarters made of larch wood protruding over it. The farm building has a 'palancin' balcony going around it for drying sheafs of corn.

Main category:
Building culture
Subcategory:
Farmhouses
Epoch:Middle Ages
Area(s):S. Cristina
GPS coordinates:@11.72957,46.56357
Paarhof | Monument protection

Image gallery

The lower storey of Crëpa Hof living quarters is made from romanesque ashlar masonry.
The years have clearly left their mark on the wooden balcony at Crëpa Hof farm.
The wooden posts supporting the upper-floor living quarters are above the small window on the lower floor.

Video gallery

Video on the 'Mejes de Gherdëina' exhibition with a selection of photographs of preserved farmhouses in Gröden, taken by the renowned Prague architecture photographer Václav Sedy in 2018 and 2019.