Things to see in Klausen

Klausen (Italian: Chiusa) is a town in South Tyrol, included in the list of "most beautiful towns in Italy". It is located along the Eisack river. Geographically, is located about thirty kilometers north of Bolzano and about ten kilometers south of Brixen (Itialian: Bressanone) in the Eisack valley (German: Eisacktal, Italian: Valle Isarco, Ladin: Val di Isarch) area.

The town and the area surrounding the monastery of Sabiona (German: Säben), was already inhabited before the time of Christ. Between 800 and 1000 AD, Sabiona became an important bishopric, but by the 10th century, the seat of power moved to Brixen. The Benedictine monastery and convent of Sabiona had an important influence on the town of Klausen.

The city is divided into two main parts: the Upper Town (Città Alta) and the Lower Town (Città Bassa). Piazza Parrocchia and Piazza Tinne are the two main squares of the historic center, crossed by the main street.

Schloss Branzoll. A small medieval castle dating back to 1155 AD, located on a northern slope, slightly above the town center. The original castle burned down in 1671, but was rebuilt and partially restored in the late 19th and early 20th century. The castle is privately owned and it can only be viewed from the outside

Säben Monastery. This monastery is one of the oldest Christian monuments in the region. It can be visited starting from Klausen and walking along the route of an ancient Via Crucis (Way of the Cross).