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Palazzo Castelmur

Palazzo Castelmur is a historic mansion in Coltura near Stampa, in the Bregaglia valley of Switzerland. Built in 1723 as the patrician Redolfi mansion and enlarged in 1854 with a Lombard/Venetian gothic facade flanked by towers, it was turned into a museum in 1961. The interior features opulent furnishings, wood paneling, wall paintings and stunning trompe-l'oeil decorations. The palace also hosts a permanent exhibition about the Grisons pastry makers and changing temporary exhibitions and events.

Families and Kids

Children under 12 enter free. The palace offers a historic mansion with opulent interiors and trompe-l'oeil decorations that families can explore together.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Palace or chateaux
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18

Opening hours

Open every day from 14:00 to 17:00 from 1 June to 20 October, and from 11:00 to 17:00 from 15 July to 31 August.
Monday
14:00-17:00 (1 June - 20 October)
11:00-17:00 (15 July - 31 August)
Tuesday
14:00-17:00 (1 June - 20 October)
11:00-17:00 (15 July - 31 August)
Wednesday
14:00-17:00 (1 June - 20 October)
11:00-17:00 (15 July - 31 August)
Thursday
14:00-17:00 (1 June - 20 October)
11:00-17:00 (15 July - 31 August)
Friday
14:00-17:00 (1 June - 20 October)
11:00-17:00 (15 July - 31 August)
Saturday
14:00-17:00 (1 June - 20 October)
11:00-17:00 (15 July - 31 August)
Sunday
14:00-17:00 (1 June - 20 October)
11:00-17:00 (15 July - 31 August)

Admission fees

8 CHF
Adult admission
4 CHF
Students / ages 12-16
0 CHF
Children under 12 and ICOM members: free

Contact

Webpage
palazzo-castelmur.ch
Email
info@palazzo-castelmur.ch
Address
Palazzo Castelmur, 7605 Stampa/Coltura

FAQ

  • What is the permanent exhibition about the Grisons pastry makers about?
    The permanent exhibition tells the story of the Grisons pastry makers, who gained free trade rights in Venice through agreements between the Republic of Venice and the Free State of the Three Leagues, and who spread across Europe after their expulsion in 1766.
  • Who were Anna and Giovanni de Castelmur?
    Giovanni de Castelmur, styled a Baron in France, married his cousin Anna in 1840. They were wealthy and cultured, supported schools, the church, the hospital and public institutions, and their largest gift was the fortress Nossa Dona. Their descendants sold the estate to the community of Bregaglia.
  • What architectural features can visitors see in the palace?
    The palace combines the original 1723 Redolfi mansion with a Lombard/Venetian gothic facade flanked by towers completed in 1854. Inside, visitors can see opulent furnishings, wood paneling, wall paintings and particularly stunning trompe-l'oeil decorations.
  • Does the palace host events and concerts?
    Yes, the palace regularly hosts concerts, theatre festivals and other cultural events throughout the year, including tango concerts, wind quintet performances and theatre festivals.