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title: "ORNAVASSO TOWER"
url: "https://www.belalp.ch/en/poi/ornavasso-tower"
description: "The Ornvasso Tower is located above the old village centre of Naters and towers over Naters with its height of around 31 metres.Building and namingIt was built around 1250 by the de Augusta family from the Aosta Valley. The family held the so-called Viztum, the highest secular representation of the bishop. The tower was subsequently inherited by the Lords of Ornavasso. In the 16th century, the building was used as an armoury by the Zenden.Fabulous rescueThe following episode may seem fabulous and unreal, but it is a documented fact: the tower was to be demolished in 1877 and the stone used for other buildings. Defence-minded farmers from Natischerberg took up arms with scythes and forks and prevented the demolition with all their might.Today's useAt the turn of the century, the tower - now owned by the burghers - was converted into a school building and the east extension was added in 1930."
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ORNAVASSO TOWER
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- Historical site

Der Ornavassoturm stammt aus dem 13. Jahrhundert.

The Ornavasso Tower dates from the 13th century.

 The Ornvasso Tower is located above the old village centre of Naters and towers over Naters with its height of around 31 metres.

**Building and naming**

It was built around 1250 by the de Augusta family from the Aosta Valley. The family held the so-called Viztum, the highest secular representation of the bishop. The tower was subsequently inherited by the Lords of Ornavasso. In the 16th century, the building was used as an armoury by the Zenden.

**Fabulous rescue**

The following episode may seem fabulous and unreal, but it is a documented fact: the tower was to be demolished in 1877 and the stone used for other buildings. Defence-minded farmers from Natischerberg took up arms with scythes and forks and prevented the demolition with all their might.

**Today's use**

At the turn of the century, the tower - now owned by the burghers - was converted into a school building and the east extension was added in 1930.

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Suitability

- For individual guests
- Groups
- School classes
- Families
- Youth
- Adults
- Senior citizens
- Close to public transport
- In the village centre

Payment methods

Free admission

License (master data)

Blatten-Belalp Tourismus AG

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Contact

Schulhausstrasse 6

3904 Naters