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Tarasp Castle (German: Schloss Tarasp, Romansh: Chastè da Tarasp) is a castle in Switzerland, near the former municipality of Tarasp (now Scuol), in Lower Engadin, Graubünden. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance .
Riom Castle Riom castle in 1800 Aerial video of Riom Castle. Riom was inhabited during the Roman era, from the 1st century through the 4th. During this time, it was a mansio or way-station along the Julier Pass road. After the Fall of the Western Roman Empire, farmers and herders continued to live here during the Early Middle Ages.
This list includes castles and fortresses in Switzerland. Entries list the name and location of the castle, fortress or ruins in each Canton in Switzerland. Aargau
Ardez (Romansh pronunciation: ⓘ) is a former municipality in the district of Inn in the canton of Graubünden in eastern Switzerland. The village is located in the Lower Engadin valley. On 1 January 2015 the former municipalities of Ardez, Guarda, Tarasp, Ftan and Sent merged into the municipality of Scuol. [1]
Sogn Parcazi Castle and Church (Romansh: Crap Sogn Parcazi, also Hohentrins) is a ruined castle and fortified church in the municipality of Trin of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance .
Until the 16th century, the castle was known as Ramosch or Remüs after the Lords of Ramosch. In the 16th century it began to be known as Tschanüff which was Romansh for Casa nova or New House. [3] This was to distinguish it from the nearby Serviezel Castle. During the Bündner Wirren in 1622, the castle was captured and burned by troops from ...
The modern name Guardaval comes from the Romansh verb guardar, meaning to watch or observe.The Germanic verb wardon has a similar meaning. The castle was originally called Wardenwall (1359) and Waraual (1382), [2] with the Romansh name becoming common much later.
One of the largest Roman era villas in Switzerland was excavated from under the castle in 1840-42 by Frédéric Dubois de Montperreux. It was built in multiple stages between the 1st and 3rd centuries AD into a palatial mansion with a peristyle, at least two baths with mosaics and frescoes and terraced gardens.
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