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Sights in Val Venosta
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Museums outside
The country South Tyrol has always been signed through culture and traditions. Numerous museums, palaces and castles are still witnesses to this story. Take a day trip to nearby villages and experience the culture of our country.
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World Typewriter Museum - Parcines Rablŕ
The museum was built in 1998 to commemorate Peter Mitterhofer, the inventor of the typewriter, who was born in Parcines. The 1,200 or so precious exhibits, 900 of which in the archive (viewable at request), give a comprehensive view of the development and history of the typewriter over the past 100 and more years.
Opening hours: April - October: Monday : 14:00 - 18:00, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 10:00 -12:00 and 14:00 - 18:00, Saturday: 10:00 - 12:00
Info: Kirchplatz 10 - Partschins - Tel. 0473 967581 or Tel. 0473 967121
Homepage: www.schreibmaschinenmuseum.com
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ArcheoParc Senales - The Iceman's Habitat
ArcheoParc Senales is located in Unser Frau/Senales and it offers the opportunity of discovering how men used to live 5,000 years ago. The museum will guide you through drawings, pictures, films and artefacts from the early Stone Age.
Opening hours: 16th april - 6th November 2011: Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 - 18:00
Closed: Mondays, except Monday of Easter, Pentecost Monday as well as July and August
Info: 0473 676020 - Fax 0473 676263
Homepage: www.archeoparc.it
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The castle of Schluderns
Fortified complex dating back to1260; interior in Renaissance style (16th cent.) Largest private hall of arms in Europe; since 1504 it is the private residence of the Counts of Trapp. Renaissance arcade with genealogical tree of the Counts of Trapp.
Opening hours: 20. March- 31. October 10:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 16:30
Closed: Mondays; If a holiday falls on a Monday, the fortress is open to visitors
Info: Fam. Tschenett - Tel. 0473 615241 - Fax 0473 615113
Homepage: www.castelcoira.com
