Prince’s Castle

Of maid’s rooms and life in late medieval times

In 1470 a charming castle was built at the bottom of Monte Benedetto and at the heart of Merano’s city centre, with the aim to serve as a residence to archduke Sigismund of Austria. For centuries it was the administrative seat of counts and emperors; nowadays it houses a museum.

With its chambers, maid’s rooms and parlours it is the ideal place to study life in late medieval times. A bygone era is brought back to life with furniture from everyday life, kitchen tools, ceramic stoves, frescoes, portraits, musical instruments and weapons.

Worth seeing!

Opening hours:
Tuesdays - Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm
Sundays and holidays 10 am to 1 pm
Closed in January, February.
Closed on Mondays.

Prince’s Castle
Via Galilei
39012 Merano
phone: +39 0473 250329