C astel d'Appiano: Fortifications were first built on this site, which now overlooks Bolzano, Lake Caldaro and hundreds of vineyards, 2000 years ago, but the present castle was erected much later by the Appiano family. In 1158, one Federigo d'Appiano robbed an enormous treasure that was being sent from the Pope to the Holy Roman Emperor. These two most powerful rulers retaliated, besieged Appiano's castle and totally destroyed it. Restored, it now features a chapel with lovely frescoes. From Bolzano, travel by car or bus to Appiano or Missiano; then walk the short distance to the castle.
