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

Fischburg

Engelhard Dietrich, Baron (Count after 1630) of Wolkenstein, had Fischburg constructed on the north flank of Gröden valley between 1621 and 1641 in order to maintain control of the long-distance path running over the passes, whose course through the valley had changed. In 1841, it was converted into a poorhouse, but purchased by Baron Carlo Franchetti in 1926/27, then renovated and faithfully refurbished.