Torculum (Vinicultural Museum) Chur
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The Viticulture Museum "Torculum" presents a fascinating exhibition that allows visitors to see the work and events inside and outside the Torculum. At the same time, the Viticultural Museum is a place that is ideal for social events.
Chur's history of wine-growing reaches back 2000 years. It was the
Romans who brought vines from southern Europe to the province of
Rhaetia. Documents from the 12th to the 14th century are evidence that
the vines were thriving throughout the Middle Ages and that there were
extensive vineyards at the foot of Calanda.
The so-called
"Neubruchtorkel", built in 1604, houses the biggest wine press in
eastern Switzerland with a 14.5-metre-long cross beam. Since 1984 the
wine press functions as a museum exhibiting the rich wine culture of
Chur. The documentary film "From Vine to Wine" depicts the year of a
vintner. Booking is required.
The wine museum is also a
perfect venue for social events like company socials, family gatherings,
birthdays and reunions, but also cultural events like readings or
workshops.
Further information: Torculum (Vinicultural Museum) Chur
General information
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Contact
Chur Tourismus
Bahnhofstrasse 32
7000
Chur
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)81 252 18 18
Fax +41 (0)81 254 58 89
info@churtourismus.ch
churtourismus.ch
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