Maretsch Castle (; ) is a castle located in the historic center of

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, northern

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. It is a residence rather than a defense construction. The oldest part of the castle dates back to the 13th century. The present form is due to the members of the Feiler family, who transformed it in a Renaissance castle between 1560 and 1570. Today the castle is a convention center, but it can be visited after previous reservation.

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Südtirol-Altoadige - Maretsch Castle
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