What happens at Mareccio Castle

The modern practice of sending postcards dates back to 1865. They were first introduced by a German post office director who recognised that modern communication habits required a faster and more simple medium than traditional letter writing. The first postcard sent in Austria was posted in 1869, and from then until the advent of the SMS and social networking, postcards were commonly used to allow travellers to send home a few lines describing a holiday or a visit to an interesting place. Postcards, which, at first, were just made of plain card, soon developed into the colourful illustrated format and were sometimes even designed by famous artists. The Gaetano Sessa collection includes around 2000 postcards. The collection is invaluable in allowing us to catch a glimpse of everyday life in Bolzano in a bygone age.

Experience a festive concert evening in the historic setting of Maretsch Castle in Bolzano.
The Ludus Quartet will perform masterpieces by Corelli, Handel and Vivaldi in the castle’s Renaissance courtyard, including Corelli’s celebrated Christmas Concerto and Vivaldi’s Winter.
During the concert interval, enjoy a glass of sparkling wine accompanied by a selection of South Tyrolean delicacies – both included in the ticket price.
A special concert experience in a festive Christmas atmosphere, just a few minutes from the centre of Bolzano.

In order to better navigate the latest wedding trends and wealth of possibilities for the big day, the doors of Maretsch Castle will be thrown open to brides- and grooms-to-be and event organisers, on the occasion of the 19th edition of the wedding fair, ‘Marry Me!’.
This important annual fixture is dedicated to all things new and interesting in the wedding and events sector.

It is an invitation to immerse yourself in the world of ‘savoir-faire’. These trades are characterised by a meticulous search for precision. The passion for outstanding workmanship can be experienced through the senses: Marvelling, grasping, tasting and smelling. The combination of a sense of innovation and art, as well as respect for the great cultural heritage, is expressed in the perfection of a savoir-faire that can only be mastered by the human hand.
Behind the object is the person
The excellence of the products is characterised by a careful selection of independent artisans and manufacturers in the exclusive setting of the Renaissance castle in the heart of Bolzano. Characters and personalities who, despite their differences in background, profile and temperament, are united by a shared passion for the creation of rare and outstanding objects and products. Ceramic and glass artists, textile designers, hand weavers and goldsmiths, as well as winegrowers, distillers, chocolatiers, etc. They showcase their expertise in fashion, craftsmanship and design.