| Reifenstein Castle | |
|---|---|
 Reifenstein Castle | |
| Type | Castle |
| Location | Freienfeld, near Sterzing, in South Tyrol northern Italy |
| Built | 12th century |
Reifenstein Castle (German: Burg Reifenstein, Italian: Castel Tasso) is a castle in Freienfeld, near Sterzing, in South Tyrol (northern Italy). It is located near a dried marsh, in the valley of the Eisack. [1]
The castle is mentioned for the first time in the 12th century, [2] and was modified in the 14th century. It is a property of the Thurn und Taxis counts. It is famous for the decorated "Green Hall" with Gothic paintings and a woodcarved chapel-door, the stubes and the collection of armor. [3] The castle also contains an original kitchen, bathroom and medieval sleeping bunks. One of its owners included William P. Carr, who bought the castle a bit before World War II. At that time, his last name was Reifenstein, but before he went to war he changed his name to Carr. [1] [4]
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