Tirolo village

Characterising for the village of Tirolo is Castel Tirolo, the former seat of the Counts of Tyrol.

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The most striking attraction of Tirolo is Castel Tirolo, enthroning a hill above the city of Merano. Due to its vicinity to the city, you can comfortably visit the Botanic Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle or the Thermal Baths of Merano. Moreover Tirolo is an ideal starting point for hikes in the heart of the Gruppo di Tessa mountain range.
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The S. John church in the centre of Tirolo -
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The entrance to the Tappeiner Promenade at Tirolo -
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This path leads you to Ora Castle, a picturesque building at the entrance to Val Sopranes -
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Numerous trails take you across the beautiful lanscape of Tirolo -
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Tirolo Castle invites you to a visit -
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The entrance to Castel Tirolo.
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Castel Fontana at Tirolo.
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Thurnstein Castle at Tirolo.
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video: Castle Tyrol as seen from above

Built in the 11th century and once seat of the Lords of Tyrol, Castle Tyrol is situated above Merano and was the eponym for the whole region. Today it hosts the South Tyrolean Cultural History Museum. We took a look on Castle Tyrol from above.
video: Flight demonstrations at Castel Tirolo

On the Castle hill of Castel Tirolo over the city of Merano, visitors have the opportunity to attend the flights of raptorial birds over the valley basin of Merano. The two bird experts Florian Gamper and Willy Campei raise their fosterlings into the air and give us an insight into the lives of these animals. Come to witness the flight capacity of eagles, vultures, eagle owls and falcons live.

Tirolo is located at almost 600 m asl and is the heart of the homonymous municipality. The eye-catcher of the village is Castel Tirolo, which is the former seat of the Counts of Tyrol and name-giving for the entire land Tyrol. Since 1990 it hosts the South Tyrolean Provincial museum for culture and history. Another attraction for those who love culture is Castel Brunnenburg, hosting the Agricultural Museum.

By the way, Tirolo is only located a stone’s throw from the thermal city of Merano and you can therefore comfortably visit this charming city and make a shopping tour. Also is Tirolo characterised by a rather Mediterranean climate, similar to the one in Merano, making cypresses, olive trees and lime trees flourish and conferring a special atmosphere to the village.

Our tip: Visit the falconry with the Bird Care Centre at Castel Tirolo, which will not only enthusiast your kids.

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