Bozen -> Altstadt

Bolzano

The city of encounters

...locates at altitudes from 232 to 1,616 metres above sea level;
...counts some 100,000 inhabitants;
...26.3% of which speak German as their native language, 73% Italian and only 0.7% Ladin.

Welcome to the capital of South Tyrol! This is the home of the South Tyrolean government with all its new and old headquarters, offices and conference rooms.

Once in long passed times, when the town was still a small settlement, it was called "Bauzanum"; probably after its first inhabitant, whose name definitely was Bauzus or at least something like this.

The rich variety characterising the 5 quarters of Bolzano results in a small but mighty town, a "city of the world", not too big and not too small, with an extraordinary beautiful Mediterranean flair. The "city of the thousand dialects" promises its visitors from far and near an interesting insight into how we South Tyroleans speak. Bolzano for instance is called Bozen in German and Bulsan in Ladin, an ancient Rhaeto-Romanic language still spoken in Val Gardena and Alta Badia.

In the time after World War 1, when former Austrian South Tyrol was annexed by Italy and fascism ruled our country, numerous Italians abandoned the south of Italy and settled in South Tyrol while many German speaking native people left their home. Due to this"“Italianization", Bolzano today is home to numerous Italian speaking people. And as usual the living together of two cultures results in lots of energy and debates.

Strolling around the historic city centre of Bolzano is by the way a great thing to do and this not only once. Romantic alleys, colourful markets and the well-known Italian spirit will render it a special kind of experience.

By the way, Bolzano is a bicycle-friendly city which is characterised by an excellent bycicle path network.

Enjoy yourself!

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Historical places

The provincial capital of South Tyrol has got many monuments and interesting places to offer. The central alleys in Bolzano have got much to tell.

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bozens gassen

Quarters of Bolzano

In this section you can learn more about the quarters of Bolzano


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Stadt Bozen > Bozen Obstmarkt

Alpine City of the Year 2009

On June 9, 2008 the title "Alpine City of the Year 2009" has been conferred to Bolzano for sustainable development.


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Messe Fiera Bozen

Bolzano Fair

The fair of Bolzano is a meeting place in terms of professional competence in the alpine area and also worldwide.


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Uni Bozen

Free University of Bolzano

Lectures at the University of Bolzano are given in three languages and not only for this reason this faculty provides international atmosphere.


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mädchen kind

Families

Bolzano offers lots of fun and action for children and families.


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Wanderweg Wald

The promenades of Bolzano

The paths in the green show Bolzano from another perspective.


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bozen einzelne traube

Bolzano and the wine

Bacchus Urbanus - the initiative of the city of Bolzano focuses on the juice of the grape.


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Bozen -> Lauben

Medieval shopping arcades

Where people love to meet


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Bozen -> Speckfest

Speck Festival

Celebrating in Bolzano


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Bozen -> Weihnachtsmarkt

Christmas market

When aromatic fragrances fill the streets


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