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Tradition, History and Culture

Roman country villas in Mitterplars, prehistoric settlement activities on the hill of Forst Castle, and finds of Roman country villas. The small town of Algund near Merano is undeniably rich in history.

An "Alagumna" recorded between 995 and 1005 in the tradition book of the Bishopric of Brixen is often interpreted as the first evidence of the place name. There are no further records of this. The Romans then called it "Ad Lancunam," later Germanized to "Alagunis" and subsequently "Lagund," which means lagoon.

Algund has many exciting stories from the past to tell. Anyone who wants to get to know our holiday region should not miss the following art and culture highlights!

The spectacular church in the middle of the meditteranean climate of Algund

Tradition meets modernity

San Giuseppe Parish Church

The Parish Church of St. Joseph is one of the most beautiful and modern churches in the Alpine region and an example of contemporary architecture. The church was built between 1966 and 1971 according to the plans of the well-known architect Dr. Willy Gutweniger. It is a successful attempt to combine the old with the new.

The consecration of this church took place on March 13, 1977, by the then Diocesan Bishop Dr. Josef Gargitter. The parish church is open daily from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM.

The heart of the old village

The Sant'Ippolito and Erardo Parish Church

In the east of the garden village of Algund, on the border with the Maia Bassa district of Merano, situated on the alluvial fan of the Grabbach stream, lies the Algund district old village. Here rises the old Parish Church of Saints Hippolytus and Erhard, which exhibits 3 construction periods, namely Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque, and was first mentioned around 1200.

Inside and out, this church holds some valuable art treasures that point to the eventful temporal and art history of Tyrol. Between 1618 and 1628, the parish church received a new nave in the early Baroque style, planned by the architect Francesco Lucchese.

Curious about culture

Convent Maria Steinach

Not far from the parish church stands the venerable Dominican convent of Maria Steinach. It was founded in 1241 by Adelheid of Tyrol. Legend has it that two doves showed the countess the place where the convent was to be built. Under Emperor Joseph II, the Maria Steinach convent was abolished in 1782. In 1848, it was repopulated by the Dominican nuns of Lienz.

The atmospheric monastery complex with the abbey church can now only be viewed from the outside.

Royal

Foresta Castle

Foresta Castle was built in the 13th century and first mentioned in writing in 1302. The Lords of Foresta were ministeriales (unfree nobles in service) in Tyrol. In the 14th century, the complex came into the hands of the Starkenberg family, and in the 16th century, the Brandis family. During that time, Foresta Castle was also expanded and renewed in the 19th century. A curious fact: the minnesinger Oswald von Wolkenstein is said to have been held captive in the castle by his beloved in the Middle Ages.

Today, the castle belongs to the Fuchs family, who also own the nearby Forst Brewery.

From times past

Roman Bridge Head

On the left bank of the Adige River, you can find the remains of a bridgehead of the ancient Roman imperial road "Via Claudia Augusta." No building remains have been preserved on the opposite bank. The construction of the bridge is dated to the 1st century AD. The bridge ruin is now under monument protection.

Today, a small wayside shrine or a small chapel stands on the bridgehead. The ashlar layers of the significant bridge can be visited in the museum at the bridgehead.

Cultural and regional history in South Tyrol

Tyrol Castle

Tyrol Castle in Tirolo was built in the 12th century and is one of the most famous castles in the Merano region.

Today, remarkable art-historical evidence can be found in the seat of the South Tyrol Museum of Cultural and Regional History: Romanesque works, especially the marble portals, early Gothic wall paintings, a Gothic altar, and the oldest Tyrolean stained glass.

Our recommendation: hike from Algund to Tyrol Castle via the Ochsentodweg path and enjoy a wonderful walk with a view of the Merano basin.