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

Ciablon

Ciablon twin farmhouses lie at 1770 metres above sea level on the sunny slopes of Daunëi and form one of the highest lying farms in Gröden. The barn dates back to the 16th century, while the central section of the dwelling, divided in the direction of the roof ridge, even goes back to the 13th century. The eastern half is original with a barrel vaulted kitchen, open chimney flue and panelled parlours, while the western half has mostly been refurbished. Both halves stand empty, with the eastern half being under local council ownership.

Paratoni

Paratoni is one of the oldest still-standing twin farmhouses in Gröden and an example of how harmoniously the farms fit into the landscape - in this case, the steep slopes of Plesdinaz . The farmhouses date back to the first half of the 13th century and consist of a stonewalled lower floor and a protruding living area made of wood. They feature one of the oldest Rhaetian cellars with parts of a vaulted corridor from 1242/45.

Ciancel d'Uridl (La Sigata)

The house behind St. Christina parish church is a baroque construction from the 18th century and enjoys listed status. The reddish façades with pretty white patterns connecting the storeys and house edges, the ornamental baroque décor around the windows and the baroque parlours are typical features. The building displays the year 1786 on its north side and was faithfully renovated in the 1920s and 1930s. 

Crëpa

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.