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 Nieder-Juvalta and Hoch-Juvalta, family seat of the Juvaltas (12th century). Buildings formerly flanked the road, controlling Vogelsang - Domleschg traffic. Remains of the living quarters still stand on the mountain-side.
Ortenstein, founded by the Freiherren von Vaz in the 13th century, was acquired by the Werdenberg-Sargans after 1436. Destroyed by fire in 1451 but immediately rebuilt. Today one of the finest residential castles in the Grison county. Owned by Herr von Tacharner.
Alt Sins. Built by the Vazerns in the 12th century. In ruins since the 16th century.
Neu-Sins, on Lake Canova. Also built by the Vazerns, but in the 13th century. Circular tower with cistern.
Rietberg. Family seat of the Rietbergs dating from the 12th century. The family became extinct in 1349. In 1617 the castle was shared between Hercules von SaIies and Pompejus von Planta, the latter being murdered on the precincts in 1621 by Jürg Jenatsch. The present owners, the Planta family are still in residence.
Baldenstein. Founded in the 12th century as the seat of a minor noble family. In 1617 acquired by the Rosenroll von Thusis and in 1782 by Conrad von Baldenstein. The Baldenstein family are still in residence.
Campi. Founded in the 12th century by the de Campelles. In ruins since 1740. Seat of the Campelles.
Ehrenfels. Owned by the Ehrenfels in the 13th century, thereafter passing into the hands of the Schauensteins. Ruins since 1742. Acquired by the Swiss Ancient Castles Society in 1934 and used as a youth hostel, since then the accommodation has been improved and been made available to the public. Often used as a holiday camp.
Castell Fürstenau
Hohenrätien. Excavations show that this was originally a fortified refuge. Later, as Hoch-Rialt, it was a feudal dependency of the Rialt family whose seat was probably at Nieder-Rialt near Cazis. According to Iegend, the last of the Rialts rode over the cliff on horseback, faIling into the Rhine below. In ruins since about 1450. The castle‘s present name dates from the 15th century. The church of St. Johann, the remains of which stand east of the castle, was once the main place of workship for the whole valley.
Ober-Tagstein. Founded by the Maaein-Tagstein. in ruins since the middle age.
Unter-Tagstein. Built in the 14th century as seat of the Masein-Tagstein family. Subsequently came into the possession of the Abbey of Cazis. in 1706 rebuilt by Johann Gaud von Capol. Damaged by fire in 1899 but restored. Today in possession of an S.A. Pension Mr. C. Kruit.
Heinzenberg. A fortress of the Heinzenbergs, in ruins since the early l6th century.
Rhäzüns. The first record of the Rhäzüns family dates from 1139. After the Rhäzüns line became extinct in the mid-15th century, the castle changed hands frequently. In 1814 the Congress of Vienna awarded it to the authorities of the Grey League (the Grisons). Later it was acquired by the von Plantas. Today the castle belongs to the Emser-Werke AG, a commercial company.
SchIössli. In Thusis. Built by Silvester von Rosenroll in 1670. The joint arms of the Rosenroll-Salis are to be seen on the renovated south outer wall. Owner: Dr. Veragut.
The rock engravings on the Carschenna were only recently discovered. These intriguing <circles>, etc., the significance is still unknown, were chiselled out of the rock in about 1500 B. C.
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