Bolzano is a very interesting Italian town. Firstly, he is also founded before our era, secondly, the people here before the disgrace of a variety: 26% of the city's population speaking in German, and a couple more percent - in the Retoroman language. Well, the city itself is beautiful and full of historical attractions. By the way, what:
Abbey Muri Gri and St. Augustine Church (Abbazia di Muri-Gries E La Ciesa di Sant Agostino)
Abbey is on the right side of Piazza Gr. At first, in this ancient construction, the monks - Augustines lived (in the early15th century). And after a series of quiet years on the abbey of misfortunes. At first he was plundered by the peasants who raised the riot, then, already under Napoleon, the abbey was ruined. In the 19th century, Augustans were abolished, and the abbey was given to the Benedictians. And here the abbey received the second life. The complex was called Murie Gr. On the territory of the abbey began the production of wine, which, by the 20th century, was actively exported to German-speaking regions.
As for the complex itself, the oldest part, Maori-graftersktein castle dated 12th century. The main tower of the castle became the church bell tower, with the most severe in South Tyrol, the bell - its weight as much as 5026 kilograms.
The Church of St. Augustine erected by 1771 in the Baroque style. The church is valuable with its luxurious frescoes.
Address: Piazza Gries 21
Castel Mareccio Castle (Castel Mareccio)
This construction can be found in the center of Bolzano. I look like a castle similar to some very beautiful aristocratic villa. The oldest part of the castle, the main tower belongs to the 12th century. Actually, her relatives of Marechchio were built, which in the 14th century were "bumps" in the Bolzano judicial system. The last member of the Marechchio family died in 1435, and the castle (like the whole state of the family) passed to another family. And then to another, and the third. In the 16th century, the castle was rebuilt the castle, 4 turrets were allowed, staged a hall, the chapel painted with frescoes on religious scenes scenes from the Bible and the life of the saints. For the fact that the castle "raised to his feet", the owner and his family even got the title of barons. In the 19th century, the owner of the castle (the next, no longer that, baroness) passed it for rent to the state and placed a weapon warehouse and a state archive in the castle. Then, the main office of the city management of tourism. Today, it is a cultural place, open for tourists, where events are also held.
Address: Via Claudia de 'Medici, 12
Castel Flavon Castle (Castel Flavon)
Beautiful castle was built in the 12th century. True, then the castle was surrounded by the walls from which only ruins remained today. The main castle tower, presumably, was also erected in the 12th century. An interesting thing in the complex is a tank for collecting rainwater. After a couple of centuries after construction, the castle was specifically changed - from the east attached a hall with double arcades, a hall was built in the northern part. And strengthened the wall around the castle, which were rather weak before. Interior decoration adorn the frescoes that represent a separate value. It is a pity that the northern wing of the building along with his luxurious frescoes collapsed at the end of the 19th century, so, only a part of the wall paintings managed to save. Today, cultural and solemn events and various conferences are held in the castle. As well as the castle there is a restaurant, which offers a luxurious view of Bolzano.
Museum of Contemporary Art (Museion)
The museum was founded as a private collection in 1985. Later he became open to the general public. Within 15 years, a variety of events and exhibitions were held at the museum in the museum, and since the beginning of the 2000s, the museum became, in fact, the museum of contemporary art. In 2008, the expansion was built a new, super-unusual building with a huge glass facade. Part of the exhibits are devoted to historical works in Greater Tyrol. There is also a hall with pictures of Italian artists of the 1950s and 1960s. In addition to permanent exhibitions, there are also thematic exhibitions, which are carried out in cooperation with European museums. For children, individual educational events are also held here.
Address: Via Dante, 6
Natural Park "Monte Naturale Di Monte Corno di Trodena)
The park covers an area of 6866 hectares and is slightly south of Bolzano. A wide variety of plants grow in this park - oaks, ash, shrubs, larchs. There are on the territory of the lake. On the territory there is a center for tourists - Monte Corne Di Throdene, where they undergo thematic exhibitions and where you can order a tour of the park. The visit center is also very interesting, is located in the building of the old mill (of course a long-restored). Near the center there is a corn field, a garden with medicinal plants and a pond. For children, special programs are designed. Visit the South Coast of Lake Caldaro, where many species of birds nest and live.
Via Dei Bottai Street (Via Dei Bottai)
Old street in the center of Bolzano Bolzano with ancient wrought-iron chambers of handicraft workshops. Very cute! The street is often called the "entrance gate to the city", because through it from the end of the 13th century all traffic from Brennero - Bolzano was always an important trading point. Accordingly, as on the main resident of the city, there were hotels, restaurants and various historical institutions on the street, and they still stand here. The street is pedestrian, stretches from Via Museo through the fruit market to "covered galleries".
Dominican Church (Chiesa di San Domenico)
The church is located near the main square of the city. The buildings adjacent to the Church are the remains of the Dominican Monastery, which is mentioned for the first time in the 1272nd year. For that period, there were the first gothic structures of the Southern Tyrol. Unfortunately, during the air bombings of World War II, the church was significantly affected, but the frescoes of the 14th century, the choir with stucco in the style of Rococo and the recent image of the 17th century were preserved. San Giovanni's chapel is most impressive - it is almost completely painted by frescoes, there is no other of such a miracle. Take a look into the chapel of Santa Katerina - it is also very beautiful. Just like the frescoes of the 15th century in the covered gallery.