Tarasp Castle

11th century1048Switzerland

CountrySwitzerland

RegionGraubunden

Period11th century

Year Built1048

About Tarasp Castle

A castle perched on a rocky outcrop above the village of Tarasp. One of the most photogenic castles in Switzerland. Restored by Karl August Lingner, the inventor of Odol mouthwash.

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