Sant’Erasmo Castle

Sant’Erasmo castle above Prissiano glances down on Val d’Adige from its enthroned position.

Castel Sant’Erasmo is a very well-preserved castle complex dating back to the 13th centruy. The imposing construction is located at the top of a hill and dominates the landscape in its surroundings. Two quadrangular residential towers characterise the building, the great hall has been changed around 1900. Round-arched windows, wide staircases, frescos and other decorative elements make this castle a real treasure. From this point you can also enjoy a great view.

The chapel has been established in detached position right behind the entrance of Sant’Erasmo Castle and it dates back to the 15th century. In the 17th century it has been changed and a great wonderful fresco was added. One of the quadrangular towers served for defending the castle. The court connects the single elements of the castle and unites them to one unit.

Already in 1229 Sant’Erasmo Castle has been mentioned for the first time. Back then the castle was in possession of the counts von Wehrburg, later on the castle changed hands for marriage reasons and fell into the hands of the Counts von Andrian. The former owners reacquired the castle complex later on. In 1411 the Morandin von Andrian succeeded in getting the castle back. This family became extinct in 1798.

The castle increasingly deteriorated, a count from Hungary purchased the estate and restored Sant’Erasmo Castle around 1900.
After WWI the Englishman Artur Rudston Brown acquired the castle and sold it to an inhabitant of Prissiano at the end of the 20th century, who changed the castle into a hotel. Castel Sant’Erasmo cannot be visited.