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The city of Bolzano, or as it is also called Bozen, is located in Italy, in the Trentino-Alto Adige region, while it is also the capital of the province of the same name Bolzano (). If it becomes necessary to find Bolzano on a map of Italy, you need to consider the north of the Italian Republic, near the borders with Austria.

Location of Bolzano on the map of Italy

Bolzano is a city that appeared on the once impenetrable swamps. The first settlements, in the form of military posts, were mentioned in 15 BC. The Lombards and Franks, Ostrogoths and Bavarians owned these lands for many centuries.

In the XI century, Bolzano passed to the Bishop of Trento, Ulderic II, and the construction of the city began, which was facilitated by the location of Bozen between Italy and Germany.

In 1366, the lands of the current region of Bolzano came under the rule of the Habsburgs, which is why Germans began to migrate to these places. South Tyrol was annexed to Italy only in 1919.

Attractions

Bolzano (Bozen) plunges tourists who first arrived in these places into an aesthetic shock. Such natural beauty not often found. These are the high chains of the Dolomites, the alpine green meadows, mountain lakes and grazing cows, over which the cable car cabins float.

Alpine landscapes will not leave anyone indifferent!

In addition to nature, there are other sights worth seeing in these places.
As in many cities in Europe, it is worth starting with the main square, which always conveys the general spirit of the area:

• Voltaire Square(ital.Piazza Walther), small, cozy, with many of the best restaurants around the perimeter. Here, on the square, stands a monument to Walther von der Vogelweide;

  

  The monument to Walter von der Vogelweide is located on the square of the same name

• On the square - Cathedral of Bolzano(ital.Duomo di Bolzano), a Gothic temple with a pointed tower, the building dates back to the 12th century.
  

  An interesting colored dome, decorations in the form of gargoyles and balustrades deserve special attention.

  Opening hours: Monday - Saturday from 10.00 to 12.00 and from 14.00 to 17.00
  Conveniently, there is a large car park under the square, costing 2.50 per hour of parking.
  From the square all the main streets lead to the city for the promenade. Also from here by bus number 12, for free, you can go to Roncolo Castle - an interesting place for viewing and excursions;

• Roncolo Castle(Italian Castel Roncolo - Schloss Runkelstein) - medieval castle, located on Via Antonio Rosmini 15. The spectacular location on a sheer cliff immediately impresses. There are many ancient frescoes inside, the interior of those times has been preserved. You can get there not by bus, but by bike, as many tourists do. There is parking near the entrance to the castle. Opening hours: from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00;

  

  You can get into the atmosphere of the Middle Ages in Roncolo Castle

• An interesting object located on Grieser Platz (Gries Square), 21, are church of saint augustine, with a painted facade by Antonio Sartori, built in the Baroque style between 1769 and 1771 (the interior is decorated with rare frescoes and seven altars) and Mouri Gris Abbey of the 12th century. The monastery is managed by the abbot Benno Malfer, 33 brothers live in the community. The day begins at 6:30 am with morning prayer and ends with evening prayer at 8:20 pm.
  

  An interesting fact is that one of the heaviest bells in South Tyrol (5026 kg) is located here.

  There is an opportunity to visit local wine cellars and buy wines made by monks in a local shop.
  Opening hours: Monday - Friday: from 08:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00 Closed: Saturday, Sunday. Website: http://www.muri-gries.com/de/vinothek;

• Entertaining Archaeological Museum of Tyrol on Via Museo 43. It contains many archaeological exhibits interesting for both adults and children. The main "highlight" of the museum is the found "otzi" - the mummy of a man 5000 years old!
  You will learn all the details about the mummy from the video:

  You can make an online request for a tour by phone or by e-mail Monday - Friday: from 9 - 12 and 15.00 - 17.00 hours.Tel. +39 0471 320 100. Working hours: from Tuesday to Sunday 10.00 to 18.00. 9 euros - ticket for adults, children, up to 6 years - free of charge;

• Unusual Mining Museum(Italian Mountain Museum) on Sigmundskronerstr. 53, presents an exhibition that allows you to get to know the life associated with the mountains and look at various objects associated with this life. The museum was founded by the climber Messner. Located in Firmiano Castle.
  

  This is one of five similar museums, but the largest is the Bolzano Museum.

  Works all season. Day off - Thursday. Admission is free if you have a Bolzano card. Website: http://www.messner-mountain-museum.it/it/;

• Admire the beautiful views and take breathtaking photos by driving funicular. Start the journey from a landing point located near the railway station, sail over the city, and then over the mountains. There is an opportunity to go out and sit in some restaurant and even stay for a night or two in a hotel. Website: http://www.ritten.com/it/altipiano/highlight.html. You can take a virtual walk on the funicular by watching the video:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNMqKl8SkS8

Many more museums, medieval castles and cathedrals are kept by the city of Bozen.

After viewing and studying all the objects presented on the informative portal of the city, you can plan visits to interesting places in advance.

Official website of the city of Bolzano: http://www.bolzano.net/it/piazza-walther.html

Bright events and events

Bolzano has always been a point where trade routes between Northern and Southern Europe, so the traditions of holding fairs have been preserved here since 1070. And modern fairs began in 1948.

Main holidays:

Being in Bolzano during any holiday or festival, it is worth visiting the center of the festive event, it is really a great pleasure!

Where to stay

Bolzano is a town chosen by tourists, so hotels must be booked in advance. Basically, they live here in small, cozy chalets, small hotels or apartments.

For excursion program, it is better to choose hotels in the city itself, for example:

Many tourists prefer country hotels:

The ski resorts of Bolzano are world-famous slopes; thousands of skiers and snowboarders come here every year.

There are also suitable hotels for this type of holiday:

Weather

Bolzano has a warm-temperate climate. In summer the temperature is 22-25C, in winter 1-7C.
Precipitation in June abounds, the driest month is February.

How to get there

Airplane

Bolzano has an airport, official website: http://www.bolzanoairport.it/. Mostly local planes fly here. Dimensions runway do not allow international flights.
The nearest major international airports are Verona and Munich. The distance from Bolzano to Verona is 153 km, from Bolzano to Munich - 278 km.

From Moscow to Bolzano can be reached as easily as to any other city in Italy.

The best option is to fly to Rome and then fly to Bolzano with local AirAlps lines. They fly 4 times a day all year round.

Train

As in all of Italy, commuter trains are convenient in Trentino-Alto Adige.
It is best to get from Verona to Bolzano, like from others major cities Italy, having flown to the international airport, and then, by train.

After reviewing the site of the Italian railway lines trinitalia.it, you can see that trains from Verona to Bolzano run every 15 minutes, the journey takes from 1.40 - 2.15 hours, the cost is from 12.25 - 22 euros.

From Munich it is convenient to get on the train of the German railway lines DB.
Official website: https://www.bahn.de/p_en/view/index.shtml, ticket price 64.60 euros, duration 3.49 hours.

Auto

Traveling by car in the Trentino-Alto Adige region is not only very exciting because of the unusual mountain landscapes, but also comfortable - the roads here are of excellent quality. Along the route there are many cafes and parking complexes, motels.

Conclusion

So, having gone to Bolzano, you can choose any convenient transport.

Traveling to these places, you should definitely appreciate not only the crazy views, architecture, comfortable ski slopes, but also the local cuisine with its cheeses and strudel.

Apart from skiing, Bolzano has something to surprise tourists

Only then can you fully experience how closely Italian and Austrian cultures are intertwined in this vibrant city.

Germans, Italians and Ladins - these three peoples have coexisted peacefully in the northern Italian city of Bolzano, the capital of a province within a special status region, Trentino-Alto Adige, for many centuries. The peculiarity of Bolzano lies in its geographical position: the city is located in a large basin, located at an altitude of 264 meters above sea level. In this very basin there are three most picturesque valleys - Isarco, Sarentina and Adige, surrounded by mountain ranges Northern Italy, from which stands out lovely array Catenaccio, "Gate to the Dolomites".

Selva di Val Gardena, Bolzano. Photo tumblr.com

It is no wonder that many mythical creatures have chosen such beauty as their habitat (according to local legends): they say that among the Alpine valleys you can meet elves, and on Catinaccio (in German, Rosengarten (rose garden)) live dwarves and their king Laurin (it was he responsible for an incredibly beautiful phenomenon: at sunset, the mountains turn pink (in fact, the rocks are composed of special type mineral)).

Catinaccio. Photo alto-adige.com

It goes without saying that the city of Bolzano is especially appreciated by lovers of mountains and mountain landscapes: the nature here fascinates and gives the observer truly exceptional panoramic views. However, Bolzano offers much more than just delightful walks among natural attractions: the city is full of museums and historical sites, and, in addition, it constantly delights visitors with interesting events (among them the famous Christmas markets).

Small, but at the same time modern and elegant: to name the charming Bolzano aboriginally Italian city the tongue doesn’t turn, but what’s there, it would be an injustice, because the city combines German and sometimes Austrian features, and sometimes you can clearly trace the influence of the Bel Paese culture (it must be remembered that Bolzano became part of Italy after the First World War). In any case, if you want to feel the charm of the present European city, in all respects, having a significant historical and cultural heritage- Bolzano is waiting for you!

How to get to Bolzano?

By plane

By car

Note that it is best to recover to the discovery of Bolzano by private car. Travelers also have the option of renting a car. By ordering a car in advance, while still at home, you can save a lot.

"Italy in Russian" advises you to turn to the services of the popular rentalcars gigantic service, multifunctional and simple, which will allow you to choose the most suitable car at home and receive it immediately upon arrival in Bolzano or one of the airports in Italy.

For those who are used to convenience, we recommend ordering a taxi in Bolzano with a Russian-speaking driver. It is possible to pick up and order a taxi through the convenient Kiwitaxi service: you just need to choose where and where you need to get from. Here you can order a transfer from any airport in Italy. At the specified time, at the specified place, your personal driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name.

You can order a taxi by clicking on the banner.

A22 Brenner - Modena, exit at Bolzano Sud o Bolzano Nord

Highway SS 12 (from Trento)

Highway SS 38 (from Passo Resia)

Highway MeBo Bolzano-Merano.

Where to stay in Bolzano?

Mummy from the Archaeological Museum. Photo iceman.it

In Bolzano, you can still find old forged signs, hotels, craft workshops and shops most typical of ancient cities. The town museum displays works of South Tyrolean art. Those who are interested in history and ethnology will find works and objects from the furnishings of peasant houses here.

Museum of Modern Art (Museion)

Attention! On Thursdays from 18:00 to 22:00 admission to the museum is free for everyone!

The Museum of Modern Art (Museion) was founded in 1987, it presents the works of artists and works of contemporary art. It is the main venue for all the prestigious exhibitions in Bolzano, a meeting place for business events, conferences and seminars.

Modern Art Museum. Photo dark-black-reaper.deviantart.com

Nativity Museum Muri Gris (Collezione di presepi del Convento Muri Gries)

Address: Convento Muri Gries, piazza Gries, 21

Schedule and ticket prices

The Muri Gris Nativity Museum is housed in the Romanesque tower of the abbey, with exhibits dating back to around 1750. The Benedictine monastery of Muri Gris is one of the oldest in South Tyrol, it is located 20 minutes from the city center and is valuable for its artistic and architectural heritage, it has a very curious and no less fascinating collection of nativity scenes.

Nativity scene. Photo suedtirol.info

The Mercantile Museum and the building of the Mercantile Palace (Museo mercantile e Palazzo Mercantile)

Schedule and ticket prices

This museum traces the economic history of the city of Bolzano through house collections of documents, paintings and furniture from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. It is located in a building that was in 1635 a prestigious place among merchants.

One of the halls of the Palace. Photo guidaaltoadige.blogspot.it

Messner Mountain Museum

Schedule and ticket prices

The Messner Mountain Museum, founded by climber Reinhold Messner, who was the first in the history of mountaineering to conquer all 14 "eight-thousanders" of the planet, is located 5 different places, the main of which - the museum center, opened in 2006 - is located in the Castello Firmian. Branches of the Mining Museum are located in the castle of Yuval (Naturno), the Dolomites (Monte Rite), Ortler and Ripe (Bruneck Castle). All of these museum buildings are connected by climbing trails, so that while moving between exhibitions, visitors can also observe the magnificent landscapes of Alto Adige.

The theme of museum expositions is the emergence and development of mountaineering, the study of the influence of mountains on human character. In the museum you can see photographs, sculptures, memorabilia from various expeditions, etc.

The main branch of the Messner Museum. Photo archilovers.com

Muri Gris Abbey and the Church of St. Augustine (Abbazia di Muri-Gries e la Ciesa di Sant Agostino)

Address: Piazza Gries, 21

Special part religious monuments- Churches of Bolzano. One of the most beautiful and memorable, not only from the outside, but especially from the inside, is the Baroque Church of St. Augustine (Chiesa di Sant "Agostino) and the Abbey of Muri-Gris (Abbazia di Muri-Gries). The heaviest bell in everything hangs in the bell tower of the castle tower. which weighs about 5 tons.

The Abbey of Muri Gris and the Church of St. Augustine is the only monastery in Italy belonging to the monks of the Benedictine order di Muri in Argovia, one of the most important religious complexes of the Alto Adige, built in the Baroque style.

Abbazia di Monte Maria, photo by Thinkstock

The oldest part of the abbey today is represented by a castle, which was built in the 12th century by the Austrian counts of Maury-Greyfenstein. The castle at the beginning of the 15th century came into the possession of the Augustinian monks, who turned it into a monastery, and the main tower into a bell tower.

The baroque church of St. Augustine was built at the end of the 18th century. In the interior of the church you can admire the beautiful frescoes of the famous Tyrolean artist Martin Knoller.

Murie Gris, and in the history of local winemaking. The monks were very serious about discipline, and with regard to the production of wine, too. Already at the beginning of the 20th century, wines produced on the territory of Mury Gris began to be exported to some German-speaking regions. In those years, such grape varieties as Santa Magdalena, Malvasia, Lagraine, Cretzer and Pinot Grigio were grown here.

Castello Roncolo

Address: Via Sant "Antonio, 15

Roncolo Castle or Rünkelstein towers over the town of Ritten, not far from Bolzano. Castello Roncolo was built in 1237 by the rulers of Wangen and belonged to noble families for the first century of its existence. Then the Wintler brothers, wealthy merchants from Bolzano, bought Roncolo, turning the castle that once protected the approaches to Bolzano into a family residence.

It was thanks to the merchants Wintlers that Castello Roncolo acquired his beautiful view, which visitors can admire today: having bought the castle, the brothers carried out a large-scale reconstruction and built a number of new rooms in it. At the end of the 14th century, a summer house was also added to the castle, and even later it and the interior of the castle were painted with rich frescoes depicting famous historical and literary characters.

Unfortunately, the merchants were involved in a conflict with the noble families of Tyrol, as a result of which Roncolo was besieged and partially destroyed. Later, the Habsburgs owned the castle: they ordered the restoration of the Rünkelstein halls and the renewal of the wall paintings.

At the beginning of the 16th century, a gunpowder warehouse exploded in the castle: the explosion damaged the outer walls and the destruction of the tower of the Eastern Palace (the eastern part of the castle), and a fire completely destroyed it a century and a half later.

At the end of the 19th century, the castle was donated to the Austrian emperor Franz Joseph, who restored the visible damage and donated Castello Roncolo to the city.

Frescoes in the castle of Roncolo, 15th century. Photo atlantedellarteitaliana.it

Castle of Sant Antonio (Castel Sant "Antonio)

Address: Castel Sant "Antonio - 39100 Bolzano (near Val Sarentino and S. Antonio bridge)

Castle of Sant'Antonio rises not far from the castle of Roncolo and the bridge of Sant'Antonio.

The castle was built in the 13th century: the large tower of the castle with loopholes and a pyramidal roof dates from this century.

In the XIV-XVI centuries, the castle of Sant'Antonio belonged to the Vainek family, who modified it and continuously expanded it: a church and a chapel were added to the castle complex, as well as a number of residential premises.

The last modifications were carried out in the 20th century by the Aufschnaiter family, who still own the castle and continue to live in it.

An interesting fact: it was in this castle, in the cellars, in 1950 that the brand "Thun" was born, which is engaged in the production of high-quality ceramics and is now known throughout Europe.

Klebenstein Castle. Photo winestrasse.com

Marecchio Castle (Castel Mareccio)

Address: Via Claudia De "Medici, 12

Marecchio Castle is in the middle historical center Bolzano, its oldest part - the castle tower - dates back to the 12th century and was built by Berthold von Bozen, the ancestor of the aristocratic Marecchio dynasty.

The Marecchio dynasty ended in 1435, after which their possessions passed to the Reifer family, who did not get along with the local rulers, which is why, after the 15th century, the Marecchio castle began to change hands.

In the middle of the 16th century, the castle underwent a large-scale reconstruction and modification: the current owners - the Remer family - added 4 towers and a chapel to the castello, ordered frescoed interiors.

Marecchio Castle. Photo flickr.com

Later, the castle changed many owners until, in the middle of the 19th century, its owner Anna Sarntain decided to rent the property to the state. Thus, an armory and the State Archives appeared in the castle. Even later, the castle was purchased by the municipality, which placed the Bolzano Tourism Office in it.

The castle is open to tourists.

An interesting fact: on the wall of one of the towers of the castle there is a magic palindrome square with the inscription SATOR. The word SATOR is read the same way from top to bottom, from bottom to top, from right to left, from left to right, and is supposedly translated from Latin as "The sower Arepo controls the plow."

Firmiano Castle (Castello Firmiano)

Address: Via Castel Firmiano, 53

As we noted above, this spacious and beautiful castle houses one of the sections of the Messner Mountain Museum, founded by the Italian mountaineer Reinhold Messner. Messner received the castle on lease in 2003.

The first historical references to Firmiano Castle are found in the middle of the 10th century, fortification then it was called the castle of Formicaria. In the 12th century, the castle was taken over by ministerials, representatives of petty chivalry, who bore the distinctive surname Firmian. Later, at the end of the 15th century, the castle was bought by Sigismund the Rich, the Tyrolean ruler, and renamed it Sigmundskron. Sigismund's castle was relatively short-lived - due to debts, he laid the building, after which the castle was completely abandoned.

The castle has changed many owners, the last of which - the counts of Toggenburg - in 1976 restored the Firmiano castle and opened a restaurant in its halls. In 1996 the castle became the property of the municipality.

Castle Firmiano. Thinkstock Photos

Flavon Castle (Castel Flavon)

Flavon Castle was built in the 12th century by the lords of Haselberg. The lords surrounded their possessions with a circular wall, fragments of which can be seen in the east and southern parts castle even today, and behind the defensive walls there was an extensive residential complex.

At the end of the 15th century, Flavon Castle was completely changed: the current owners of the castle, the Lords of Fie, added living quarters, halls and built a new defensive wall.

Today the castle has three sections, which are decorated with frescoes. Its halls are used for celebrations and conferences, and a chic restaurant is located in the castle.

Panorama of Castel Tirolo. Photo by Anton Gross

Holidays and festivals

During the year, many interesting festivals and celebrations are organized in Bolzano, which attract a large number of guests from other regions of Italy and tourists from different countries.

Ice Music Festival or "Ice Music Festival" is the most unusual celebration of this city. It is organized in the last ten days of February. In the ice cathedral, specially built for this purpose, the musicians play on ice instruments made from ice mined from the glaciers of the local valleys. These days, the ice building also hosts a curling competition.

Ice Music Festival. Photo wordpress.com

"Spicy Feast" or "Speckfest Alto Adige" takes place every year on the penultimate weekend of May. These days you can try a variety of spiced dishes prepared by chefs from all over the region. In addition to all the festivals, master classes and laboratories, it is interesting to visit the Watten card game tournament.

A large number take place from November to January. It is on the eve that Bolzano becomes tourist place. Small houses with wooden stalls are set up on the main streets and streets of the city during Christkindlmarkt, where you can buy traditional sweets, souvenirs made of glass, wood and ceramics, gifts and Christmas decorations for your home.

Christmas market in Bolzano. Photo flickr.com

Every year the city hosts South Tyrol Wine Route Wine Festival. It is a meeting point for wine and food producers and hosts numerous seminars, laboratories and tastings.

The city of Bolzano is famous for its Conservatory, named after the Italian composer Claudio Monteverdi. At the beginning of the 20th century, the Lyceum of Music was located there, in which the Royal Conservatory was later opened. It takes place here every year International Piano Competition.

Every spring, the famous flower market. Daffodils, tulips, roses, daisies, fuchsias, as well as oleanders and azaleas, a variety of bushes and herbs delight the eyes of tourists and visitors. Some restaurants and cafes offer flower menus these days. And in autumn, a pumpkin market opens in Bolzano. Everything turns yellow and reminds of the approach of autumn.

Pumpkin Festival in Bolzano. Photo walter.bz

What to try in Bolzano

Bolzano, like many other places, is under the influence of Austria, as a result, unusual dishes are cooked here and a variety of tastes reigns.

Typical dishes: knödel, ravioli alla pustarese, venison polenta, salted or sweet dumplings or canederli, schlutzkrapfen (spinach ravioli), gröstl with potatoes, onions, pork neck and beef, venison goulash, pork tenderloin with sauerkraut, and also fish from rivers and lakes.

Among the sweet: strudel, chocolate cakes, cream cakes, ricotta cakes, Bolzano selzen (made from dried fruits and raisins).

Other typical products are speck or bacon from Alto Adige and bread with cumin, poppy seeds or dill seeds. The area is also known for its good wines: Lagrein, Santa Maddalena, Traminer, Riesling, Pinot, Merlot and Cabernet.

thinkstock photos

He received the land of Bolzano as a gift and decided to establish a trading settlement, so the first urban center appeared on the site of the future Bolzano. From the very beginning, the Bishops of Trento and the Dukes of Tyrol took an active part in the development of Bolzano, of course, it could not do without conflict situations.
In 1363 Bolzano passed peacefully into the hands of the Hasburgs. A period of calm and economic development has begun.
By the 15th century Bolzano became an important center of the Tyrolean county.

XVI-XVII centuries - the period of maximum prosperity of Bolzano. At this time, the number of emigrants from Germany and Austria increased in the city. Bolzano is famous for trade and crafts. In 1633-35. Archduchess Claudia de' Medici, wife of Duke Leopald V, established the Trade Administration, an innovative institution that dealt with self-government in the field of trade.
During the occupation of Napoleon, Bolzano was deprived of trading privileges. In 1805, Bolzano passed to the Bavarian kingdom. But the Tyroleans revolted, led by Andreas Nofer.
In 1810-13. Bolzano became part of the Kingdom of Italy. The Congress of Vienna in 1815 returned the city to the Austrian Empire, and since 1867 Bolzano was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
After the Italian victory during the First World War, Bolzano became part of Italy. During the Second World War, Bolzano was occupied by the Nazis and annexed to the Third Reich.

The province of Bolzano has an autonomous status. They speak two languages ​​- German and Italian. The Ladin language is also in use.
Two-thirds of the inhabitants have German roots and are not at all like Italians. Some of them say that they combine the best qualities of Austrians and Italians, others, on the contrary, claim that they have nothing in common with Italians and call themselves South Tyroleans.

The streets of Bolzano are clean and tidy.

Street in Bolzano. Italy.

Deserves a special word cuisine of Alto Adige. Everything on the menu is written in hard-to-pronounce German words, making up a typical local cuisine. It is typical of mountainous regions, where game meat and sausages predominate.
Typical Tyrolean dish canederli, in German they are called knodel- large gnocchi made from stale bread mixed with other ingredients, which may include onions, parsley, lard or liver. Canederli can be served on its own or served with vegetables or meat. Perhaps it is better to take beer with canederli, which is at a premium in Alto Adige, but if canederli is meatless, then do not neglect the local white wines - Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Silvaner, Muller Thurgau or Kerner.
Gewurztraminer wines deserve special attention. This variety feels best in Alto Adige, it gives wines bright aromas of roses and exotic fruits.
Another popular dish is goulash- meat stewed with onion, cumin and pepper, it is served with potatoes or canederli. If goulash is served in broth, then the dish is called “minestra di goulash” - “goulash soup”.
But the most famous gastronomic specialty is South Tyrolean Speck, smoked dry-cured pork leg. It is simply necessary to take red wine from the local Schiava variety, it is distinguished by fruitiness and drinkability, or a more tart and tannic lagrein.
Worth a try bread from Alto Adige, it is baked from rye and wheat flour with the addition of cumin, coriander and fennel.
And for dessert - strudel! It tastes amazing here. This is understandable: the entire valley of the Adige River is planted with apple trees, which are not only used for filling for strudel, but for jam, mustard and for drying.

And now on the road!

Let's start our walk around Bolzano from central square Piazza Walther Platz, which was broken in 1808. It is here that the famous Christmas markets take place.
Opens onto a spacious square Cathedral dedicated to St Mary the Intercessor.

Cathedral of Bolzano.

The first church on this site appeared in 1180. A century later, the temple was completely rebuilt, the global construction was completed in 1420, the new cathedral combined the interiors of the Lombard times and the Gothic style. The bell tower rises to a height of 65 meters. outside with north side Cathedral, let's pay attention to the Crucifix of the Verona school with the image of the symbol of Santiago de Compostela, the Wine Door with an elegant sculptural ornament, which is also called the Gate of the Newlyweds (for obvious reason). The wine door got its name because the sale of wine was allowed here - an ancient privilege.
On the east side there is a Romanesque portal with lions and a rose window, to the left of the bronze door there is a fresco of the Madonna and Child (1475).
Inside the cathedral, works of art are kept, among which are the Crucifixion of the 15th century, as well as frescoes of the 18th-19th centuries.

On the other side of the cathedral is the square piazza Domenicani where is located dominican church. Dominican monks appeared in Bolzano in 1272, they erected a church inside a vast monastic complex, which included several chapels and a magnificent courtyard. Now part of the monastery complex is occupied by the Conservatory, and the other part by the city art gallery.
The church was built in gothic style with baroque elements, it contains interesting paintings by local masters of the XIV century. The pearl is the chapel of St. John (capella di San Giovanni) - a long and narrow room, covered with frescoes of the school of Giotto. In the monastery courtyard (entrance from piazza Domenicani) you can admire the frescoes of the 15th century.

Let's go back to the square Piazza Walther Platz, which adjoins Grain Square (piazza del Grano). Once there was a rural market, and now - luxury shops and restaurants.
Let's continue along portico street - via dei Portici. This is a trading artery medieval city that has survived to this day. The street is surrounded by historic buildings, shops and restaurants serving typical cuisine.

It ends with Grass Square (piazza delle Erbe). This is one of the most picturesque places in Bolzano, thanks to the colorful vegetable and fruit market, which is open every day, except for Saturday evenings and public holidays.

In the center of the square there is a fountain of Neptune, also called the “master of the fork”. On the corner of the square is the Hotel Al Sole, where Goethe stayed.

Gastronomic break

Vogele.Via Goethe 3
One of the most famous and oldest restaurants in Bolzano, specializing in South Tyrolean cuisine: reindeer sausage, bresaola, cheeses, various types of canederli, goulash and much more.

Forsterbrau Central Bolzano.Via Goethe 6 (opposite Vögele)
Beerhouse with Forst beer.

Hopfen & co.Piazza delle Erbe.
Beerhouse with local beer Bozner Bier (light, dark, wheat) and typical dishes.

Cavallino Bianco. Via dei Bottai, 6.(a little further, but we are on the way)
South Tyrolean restaurant.

Let's go through the medieval via Joseph Streiter, which bears the name of the poet, lawyer and mayor of Bolzano in the second half of the 19th century. The street is crossed by numerous arches, where you can find atmospheric restaurants and shops.
Let's turn left to via Bottai, then left - via Vintler, which will lead to church and monastery of the Franciscans. They were erected in 1221. The current building dates back to the second half of the 14th century, but the original ceilings and floor have been preserved in the church. The beautiful monastery courtyard is made in the Gothic style. Numerous frescoes have been preserved.

Let's turn on via Vonga, further along via C.Mareccio and take a walk through waterfront - the green area of ​​Bolzano. From here you have a view of Mareccio castle (Castello Mareccio), whose ancient walls are surrounded by grapes.
The oldest part of the castle dates back to the 13th century. Now its walls are used as an exhibition space and for congresses.

If we have the strength, then we will continue along the embankment, at the end of which there is another castle - Roncolo.
Roncolo Castle rises on a rock. Its construction began in 1237. The heyday came at the end of the 14th century, when the castle was owned by the burgher brothers Franz and Niklaus Wintler. They ordered to decorate the castle unique frescoes, depicting scenes from the life of the noble class of that century. Now the castle is a museum.

Street in Bolzano. Italy.

Street in Bolzano. Italy.

Enoteca in Bolzano. Italy.

To visit Bolzano and not see Renon is an impossible thing!

Moreover, for this you do not need to have sports training and buy alpine equipment. Everything is much easier.
At the end of the street via Renon there is a funicular. The cable car connects Bolzano with Soprabolzano, the height difference is 950 meters, the route lasts about 12 minutes, during which great views to Bolzano and surroundings.

Soprabolzano(literally "Above Bolzano") is the starting point for many Alpine routes.
For independent tourists there are signs, the tourist office offers organized routes with alpine guides.
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Hooray, the Muse has finally visited me, and I continue to talk about Bolzano!


Bolzano (Bozen) is a city in Italy, the capital of the province of Bolzano in the Trentino-Alto Adige region, located in northern Italy. Once upon a time there were swamps on the site of the city, but in 15 BC. these lands were illegally privatized by Drusus, the son of Emperor Augustus. First there was a guard post and a bridge. The city began to build in the XII century. During its history, the territory managed to be in the hands of the Romans, Ostrogoths, Franks, Lombards and Bavarians. In a later period, Bolzano was part of the Tyrolean county. And the Habsburgs owned it. In the end, fate determined him to be part of Italy.

According to reviews on booking.com one of the most the best hotels in Bolzano is the Parkhotel Laurin. We decided to stay there for two nights. The girl at the reception smiled so sweetly, communicated so pleasantly, I can’t help but praise the chrysalis. She issued a card from the room and said that this is the best room with a view of the Alps. My natural incredulity made me doubt her words, but in vain.
1. From the windows of our room there was such a view. When every morning, when I got out of the shower, I opened the curtains to let the light into the room, the girl from the House of Culture with her condemning look made me wrap my bathrobe.

2. We caught a golden autumn in Bolzano, which was unexpected and wonderful.

We immediately went to have lunch at the "Batzen Häusl" pub, as it was already half past eleven on the clock (translated into Moscow time + 2 hours)
I copied part of the text for you from the site http://www.cult-turist.ru/place-interes/one-place/3837/?q=497&plint=3837
"It's hard to believe, but this place has been operating since 1404. Back in the 15th century, the tavern was subordinate to the local command of the Teutonic Order. The name Batzen (Bezzo) comes from the name of an old coin, which was supposed to pay for a portion of wine. 25 generations of restaurateurs have changed at the counter. The Teutonic Knights have been replaced people of creative professions, intellectuals, politicians... Sigmund Freud, for example, looked into the Batzenhausl, and Bobo Widmann is currently the owner of the tavern.
Now Batzenhausl combines both modern features and evidence of more than 600 years of history. The walls of the tavern are decorated with a collection of portraits, which began in 1889. Here you can sample traditional South Tyrolean cuisine and sample local beers and selected wines."
3. Tempting? That's where we bought it. I didn't have to regret.

4. The tavern is a tourist place, so it is difficult to get here in the evening, it is better to book a table. Before noon, there were few visitors, which we took advantage of.
The portions are huge, not gigantic. They cook very tasty, as they say "you will lick your fingers." I advise you to take with you threads and a needle for sewing together a torn stomach. I want to enjoy and enjoy Tyrolean cuisine.

5. Ordered a glass of dark (Batzen Dunkel). The beer was so good that I decided to take a photo of myself with it. Brewed in the best Bavarian tradition.

We booked a table for dinner and went upstairs.
6. A whole herd of llamas lives in Soprabolzano. A company of young people tried to call them to him with a whistle. The lamas looked at them like they were idiots. We, too. Does anyone know how to lure a llama towards you?

7. The church in Oberbozen Parrocchia Soprabolzano did not appeal to me, although it was original.

8. Collalbo, no, Klobenstein would be better, I liked the houses. I would definitely settle here in my old age.

9. Church Pfarrkirche von Lengmoos. Intuition told me that this was not a remake. Indeed, the XIII century. In 1510 it was rebuilt in the Gothic style.

10. Picturesque well.

We dined, as we were going to, at Batzen Häusl. One of the specialties is a large frying pan for two with a knuckle, sausages, ribs, dumplings, fried potatoes and sauerkraut. The ribs were average in taste, but everything else was a masterpiece! I am calm about dumplings, but here the dumplings were not ordinary, but with smoked meats inside. Knuckle, oh, this magic knuckle, I have not eaten anywhere tastier. The potatoes are simply wonderful, expertly fried. In addition to the dark one (Dunkel), I ordered a porter to try. Definitely, the beer here is fantastic. No matter how hard we tried, the two of us could not master the frying pan. By the way, the waiters are funny guys, they serve with humor. My verdict - of the three establishments we visited in Bolzano, this is the best. Yes, for the whole trip. We still remember that dinner to this day.
11. The photographer was drunk and the picture failed.

12. There is a tavern and a beer garden, open even in winter. I praised them too much, but they didn’t pay money for it!

13. Throughout the city there are wooden statues carved by local craftsmen.

14. Bolzano Cathedral (Duomo di Bolzano) you have already seen from the outside in the first part of my story. The interior of the cathedral is modest. I really liked main altar. The history of the cathedral is quite long and interesting, it is worth mentioning that the first church on this site arose in the 4th century. Demolished, rebuilt, completed and eventually got a beautiful gothic cathedral- the symbol of the city.

15. Very close to the cathedral is the Dominican Church (Chiesa dei Domenicani) - the first Gothic church in South Tyrol. The building dates back to 1272.

16. Bolzano is not the city that should impress you with its architecture, despite its age. Here is a typical street. The beauty of Bozen is in its surroundings, the Alps, small villages, dozens of castles around. Before coming here my friend Vladimir niskinfoto advised me to rent a car and drive on the local roads. I did not take his advice due to the lack of sufficient Money at that time, but I recommend you use it. What words, just look at the photos and you will understand everything yourself. Many of these photos were taken in the vicinity of Bolzano.

By the way, I want to warn you that Monday in Bolzano is a really hard day. For example, on Mondays Roncolo Castle (Runkelstein) is closed and the free bus does not go there. But how can this stop two crazy Russian tourists? Of course not. And by asking natives, we built a route there using public transport. Just got off at the wrong stop and ended up in Gris. This is one of the districts of Bolzano, the most German part of it. Once Gris was a separate town where people came to rest. The main attraction is the Mouri Gris Abbey.
17. I'll tell you a little secret. In the tower with a green roof there is a shop where you can buy abbey wine. IN tourist guides do not read this.

18. It was closed inside, so the shot had to be taken through the bars.

Since our plan to use public transport failed, we took a fallback - we went on foot. But they looked at how the locals live, which is also good.
19. Every self-respecting resident of Bolzano has a vineyard. Often there is also a small wine shop (in this case, a yellow building). To take this shot, I had to climb onto a fence support. It seems to me that the grandmother from next door has already started dialing the police number.

20. On the way we saw a small castle in the clouds. It is called Castel Sant "Antonio (Schloss Klebenstein). Incidentally, the XIII century.

When we reached the Saint Genesio funicular, the rain started up with such force that we were wet and under an umbrella, we were afraid to get wet more.
21. Runkelstein Castle was already in the line of sight. Well, okay! Put a tick "seen from afar." We wanted to take the funicular uphill, but we had to wait a very long time for it, and then we also had to wait a long time back. At the top is the famous San Genesio Atesino. The rain, meanwhile, did not let up. We decided that dry Bolzano was better than wet Bozen and went to the hotel to dry off.

We went by bus number 12. But this is what they call it, but in our opinion a minibus. So many students were packed into a small minibus that now I can say that I have a close acquaintance with the inhabitants of Bolzano, very close, very close.

22. What definitely cannot be missed in Bolzano is the local market. And I say this, which is indifferent to food markets. Some special atmosphere reigns here.

23. "Kaki mela" - this is such a persimmon, don't think anything bad. To taste, our native persimmon of the "Bull's Heart" variety will be tastier and sweeter, but someone may like this more. My wife liked it.

24. Tell me, does the market in your city look like this one?
This place is called Grass Square (Piazza delle Erbe or Obstplatz). The market on the square has been operating since 1295. Maybe that's why he seems so sincere.

25. "Lyus, and Lus, is the sausage fresh? Oh, God bless her, don't need sausage, let's better bacon for me." In an additional report, I will tell you what delicious treats you can buy in Bolzano.

26. Trading house. Several times I noticed that they lead excursions to him. Decided to figure out what's wrong. It turned out that there is a famous restaurant of South Tyrolean cuisine.

27. This evening we went to another famous Bolzano restaurant Wirtshaus Vögele. The institution is historical, opened since 1277. It used to be called Roter Adler (Red Eagle). The name Vögele stuck after World War II. The restaurant was a place for secret meetings, and the word "Vögele" was the password. Don't forget to say it to the waiter, or they'll spit on your plate. At one time, Johann Goethe highly appreciated the dishes served here.

28. Bolzano at night is especially good, like a Christmas present tied with a red bow.

29. In the morning we wanted to take another funicular Funivia del Colle, but it turned out that its schedule is not at all convenient for us, and we risk missing the train.

You are likely to ask: "Eugene, wait a minute to leave, but what about the world-famous archaeological museum of South Tyrol with an ice man?" On one of the TV channels, I watched such a detailed film about the museum and about Ötzi, and then watched the replay of the film and the third time replay, so we left the visit to the museum for sometime later.

30. The Bolzano railway station has a simple architecture and is famous, first of all, for its clock tower, but the tower pales before the beauty of the goddess of the local Russian Railways. A naked woman with an incomprehensible detail is always beautiful. It's impossible to get past it.

31. There is only one problem: from all the cities that you like, sooner or later you have to leave.

I messed up with the planning of our visit to Bolzano, so we didn’t really see the city, but there is a reason to return and fix everything. It was not possible to show Bozen in such a way that you would like to immediately rush there with your suitcases, but I guarantee that if you visit, you will not be disappointed. Let's go further.

The train will quickly take us to Innsbruck.

Bolzano is not very popular with Russian tourists, and I did not have mutual friends who wrote about it in LiveJournal. But quite recently I was lucky to meet Olya, who lives in Austria. And in her LiveJournal, I found a treasured entry about this Tyrolean city. I am pleased to present you a link to her magazine http://olya-sweet-art.livejournal.com/36868.html Please love and favor!

Bolzano is a multinational city, bright and temperamental in Italian, neat and thorough in German. It attracts not only with historical and cultural monuments, holidays and festivals, but also with magnificent mountain scenery, lakes. Bolzano is the gateway to the Dolomites.

Museum of Contemporary Art "Museon"

Flavon Castle

From Bolzano Airport (Aeroporto di Bolzano-Dolomiti) to the city center is about 6 km.

By bus

It is easier to get to the city center by SASA bus 10A or 10B. The stop is located 600 m from the exit from the arrivals terminal. See www.sasabz.it for timetables.

By taxi

Taxi is fast and convenient. The journey will take approximately 15 minutes and will cost around €15. The parking lot is located in front of the terminal.

It is better to pre-order a taxi with a Russian-speaking driver through the Kiwitaxi service.

By car

Car rental is The best way get to know Bolzano better. I rent on Rentalcars.

The best walking infrastructure of the country has been created in the vicinity of Bolzano: numerous trekking routes have been laid, cable cars, bike paths. From the northern outskirts of the city there is a road to the Dolomites through the Eggen valley, past Lake Carrer (at an altitude of 1519 m), the Karer Pass (1745 m) and along the Rose Gardens road. You will constantly admire the white peak of Mount Marmolada (It. Marmolada; German Marmolata) (3342 m).

Fassa Valley, Pordoi Joh Pass (2239 m) and Passo di Falzarego (2105 m) will be of interest to both tourists and skiers.

Roncolo Castle (Castel Roncolo), founded in 1237, is located 2 km north of Bolzano. Inside the castle complex, a cycle of medieval plot frescoes has been preserved, illustrating scenes of court life, tournaments, and hunting.

On the slope of Mount Cheglberg, 800 m above Bolzano, stands the picturesque settlement of San Genesio Atesino. From there open the best landscapes cities, castles, majestic Dolomites. IN mountain village tourists are offered horseback riding; pass through the Salten high plain hiking trails, cycling routes. From Bolzano to San Genesio can be reached by highway or in the cable car.

In 36 minutes by train you will reach Trento, you will see the medieval citadel of Buoncosillo with Gothic paintings, the elegant Cathedral Square, the Pretorio Palace (XIII century), and other priceless architectural monuments.

33 km from Bolzano stands Merano - a wonderful flowering town, a thermal resort.

What do you need to do during your visit to Bolzano?

1. Visit one of the bars on the market square in the evening, sit with a glass of wine or a mug of beer, listening to Italian and German speech at the same time.
2. Take a walk along the trekking routes laid on the slopes of the surrounding hills, look around Bolzano from a height, take pictures of unique landscapes.
3. See the Muzeon collections and the mummy of an ancient ancestor in the Archaeological Museum.
4. Walk along the most elegant street of the city - Via della Mostra, appreciate the splendor of the aristocratic palaces.
5. Buy local speck ham, spicy bread, Bolzano cream sauce.

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