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Comune in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy
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Klausen (Italian: Chiusa) is a town in South Tyrol, included in the list of "most beautiful towns in Italy". It is located along the Eisack river. Geographically, is located about thirty kilometers north of Bolzano and about ten kilometers south of Brixen (Itialian: Bressanone) in the Eisack valley (German: Eisacktal, Italian: Valle Isarco, Ladin: Val di Isarch) area .
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A small medieval castle dating back to 1155 AD, located on a northern slope, slightly above the town center. The original castle burned down in 1671, but was rebuilt and partially restored in the late 19th and early 20th century.
The castle is privately owned and it can only be viewed from the outside
This monastery is one of the oldest Christian monuments in the region. It can be visited starting from Klausen and walking along the route of an ancient Via Crucis (Way of the Cross).
Brewery and restaurant with South Tyrolean cuisine. Beautiful dining room, outdoor seating.
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Bolzano (BZ) · Regional · BZO
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