Old Town of Bolzano

The historic district of Bolzano is meeting point in every season, both for old and young, inhabitants and guests

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The city centre of Bolzano dates back to the Middle Ages, when Bolzano became an important trading and market location.
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The heart of the city is the Gothic Assumption of Mary Cathedral (”Maria Himelfahrt”). Next to it is the Piazza Walther square with the Walther-von-der-Vogelweide-Monument.
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The Bolzano Archaeological Museum, which also houses the Ötzi glacier mummy, is world-famous. But also many other museums offer interesting exhibitions, e.g. the City Museum (in the picture), the South Tyrolean Nature Museum or the Museion for contemporary and modern art.
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A large number of churches are located in the city centre, including the Dominican Church in the picture.
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View on Bolzano Paese (the “village” of Bolzano). This is the name of the district north of the old town, where green areas and residential buildings alternate.
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The city centre of Bolzano in Advent: The Christmas market attracts numerous visitors every year.
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The city of Bolzano is above all known for its historic centre. The arcades, the alleys, the lovely corners of the city and the varied programme regarding culture in the heart of the city attract a large number of visitors. Bolzano is by the way also the seat of the provincial government and of most of the administrative departments. Soak up the enchanting atmosphere of the city while shopping in the arcades or while you have a cup of delicious Italian Caffé Macchiato on Piazza Walther.

Also culture is of utmost importance in the city, the offer ranges from museums to theatre and concerts, there is something for every taste. And even if you are in the heart of the city, there are several “green oases”, such as the Prato Talvera, meadows in the middle of the city which in warmer months are meeting point number one.

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