Castello di Monreale

The first stronghold of the Counts of Appiano in the forests of Faedo was once the seat of justice and political power during the Königsberg Dynasty who ruled the area surrounding the villages of Lavis, Pressano, Nave, San Michele, Faedo, Giovo, Lisignago, Cembra, Faver and Valda. The Castle of Monreale was an important strategic building, as it was located in the Southern part of the Tyrolean dominion and thus allowing them to control the movement of goods and people between north and south. Over the centuries, the monument changed hands several times from the Counts of Tyrol, to the episcopal principality of Trento, to the Hapsburgs and to the current owner, the businessman Karl Schmid from Merano.

The castle has been modified and restored several times and the only remains of its original structure are a huge tower with a hexagonal floorplan, as well as a crenellated curtain wall. Inside the castle you can find a private chapel.

Nowadays the castle is a private property and houses a winery.