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Ãœberetsch-Unterland
Ãœberetsch-Unterland ( it, Oltradige-Bassa Atesina ; german: Ãœberetsch-Unterland) is a district ( it, comprensorio; german: Bezirksgemeinschaft) in the southern part of the Italian province of South Tyrol. It comprises the valley of the Adige river from Bolzano in the north to Salorno in the south. Overview The hilly Ãœberetsch region, i.e. the municipal areas of Eppan and Kaltern, forms the northwestern part of the district, while the larger Unterland stretches down the Adige to the border with the Trentino province. The district also comprises the municipalities of Andrian and Terlan north of Ãœberetsch. During the premodern period, the whole area was, ecclesiastically speaking, part of the diocese of Trent forming its so-called ''Deutscher Anteil'' due to the predominantly German-speaking population. Main economic factors are viticulture along the South Tyrolean Wine Route from Terlan to Salorno, fruit growing and tourism. According to the 2011 census, 64% of the populati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Districts Of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
The Districts of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol are a subdivision of the two Italian autonomous provinces of Trento (''Trentino'') and Bolzano (''South Tyrol''). They were established by a decree of the President of Italy (Nr. 987) on 10 June 1955. In South Tyrol their name is ''Comunità comprensoriale'' or ''Comprensorio'' (in Italian), ''Bezirksgemeinschaft'' (in German), ''Cumunità raion'' or ''Comunitè comprensoriala'' (in Ladin). In Trentino is ''Comunità di valle'' (in Italian) and ''Talgemeinschaft'' (in German). South Tyrol South Tyrol is composed by 8 ''Comprensori''/''Bezirksgemeinschaften''. One of them, Bolzano, is urban and composed only by the city. The city is also the seat of Salten-Schlern, but not part of its territory. Trentino Until 16 June 2006, Trentino was divided into 11 ''Comprensori''/''Bezirksgemeinschaften'', abolished with a provincial law and substituted by 16 valley communities. One of them, Val d'Adige, is a territory composed by Trento T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Tyrolean Unterland
The South Tyrolean Unterland (german: Südtiroler Unterland) or Bozen Unterland (''Bozner Unterland''; it, Bassa Atesina) is a section of the Etschtal valley stretching from the regional capital Bolzano (Bozen) down the Adige (Etsch) river to Tramin and Salorno (Salurn). The area is known for its history, particularly regarding Rhaetic, Roman, and Germanic archaeological sites; its bilingualism (German and Italian), and its viticulture; the Gewürztraminer grape originated here. The region should not be confused with the Tyrolean Unterland in the Austrian state of Tyrol. Geography The Adige valley between the Fiemme Mountains in the east and the Nonsberg Group in the west is part of an important north-south transport route, traversed by the Brenner Autobahn ( Autostrada A22, part of the European route E45) and the Brenner Railway line from Innsbruck to Verona. The South Tyrolean Unterland comprises the valley municipalities of Auer, Bronzolo, Kurtatsch, Kurtinig, Laives, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Tyrol
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Neumarkt, South Tyrol
Neumarkt (literally "new market"; ; it, Egna ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about south of the city of Bolzano. Geography As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 5,001 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. Neumarkt borders the following municipalities: Kaltern, Kurtatsch, Kurtinig, Margreid, Montan, Salorno and Tramin. Neumarkt is the chief town of the Ãœberetsch-Unterland district. It is the main cultural, historical and artistic center with a very nice old town. The agglomeration includes the neighborhoods of Vill, Laag and Mazon. In the entire district Neumarkt is only the third most populated town after Laives and Eppan, which are agglomerated to the capital city Bolzano. The town is situated on the plain, elevation , on the left side of the Adige river. Neumarkt was a Roman village on the Claudia Augusta road; it was called ''Endidae'' . The sightseeing incl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terlan
Terlan (; it, Terlano ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy. Geography The municipal area is situated within the Adige Valley, about northwest of the city of Bolzano. Terlan is famous for its wine and asparagus production. It is the northernmost ''comune'' of the Überetsch-Unterland district, bordering the municipalities of Andrian, Eppan, Bolzano, Gargazon, Mölten, Nals, and Jenesien. As of November 30, 2010, it had a population of 4,128 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. Frazioni The municipality of Terlan contains the ''frazioni'' (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Siebeneich (Settequerce) and Vilpian (Vilpiano). History The settlement of ''Torilan'' was first mentioned in a 923 deed of the Salzburg archbishops. About 1200, the Counts of Tyrol had Neuhaus Castle erected high above the Adige valley. The fortress was later held by the Gorizia-Tyrol dynasty and in the 19th ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ãœberetsch
The Ãœberetsch (german: Ãœberetsch; it, Oltradige) is a hilly section of the Etschtal in South Tyrol, northern Italy. It lies south-west of Bolzano and is a known tourist destination, famous for its wines, castles and lakes ( Kalterer See, Montiggler Seen). The municipalities of the Ãœberetsch are Kaltern and Eppan. See also * Ãœberetsch-Unterland * South Tyrolean Unterland * Ãœberetsch Railway The Ãœberetsch Railway (german: Ãœberetscher Bahn; it, Transatesina) connected Bolzano with the Mendel Funicular. This line was part of a rail sightseeing tour around the Mendelpass. The tour was made up of five railway lines and was often used ... {{DEFAULTSORT:Uberetsch Geography of South Tyrol Italian wine Nonsberg Group ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Auer, South Tyrol
Auer (; it, Ora ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about south of the city of Bolzano. Geography As of 31 December 2015, it had a population of 3,648 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. Auer borders the following municipalities: Aldein, Bronzolo, Montan and Vadena. History Coat-of-arms The shield is party per fess of argent and gules with an azure chief with a rampant lion. It is the emblem of the family ''Khuen'' who took possession of the site, from 1397 until 1690, when they were then elevated to the Imperial Counts. On the azure chief two crossed or keys are represented as a remembrance of the insignia of St. Peter, to whom the parish church is dedicated. The emblem was adopted in 1969. Society Linguistic distribution According to the 2011 census, 69.74% of the population speak German, 29.59% Italian and 0.67% Ladin Ladin may refer to: * Ladin language, a language in nort ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bronzolo
Bronzolo (; german: Branzoll ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about south of the city of Bolzano. It is one of only five mainly Italian speaking municipalities in South Tyrol. Geography As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 2,652 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. Bronzolo borders the following municipalities: Aldein, Laives, Deutschnofen, Auer and Vadena. History Coat-of-arms The arms is party per bend sinister of argent and vert. At the center is a sable cornet trimmed with a cord of or. The vert represents the ''Etsch'' mountain and the valleys; the cornet is a reference to the village's long use as a mail station . The emblem was adopted in 1968. Society Linguistic distribution According to the 2011 census, 62.01% of the population speak Italian, 37.34% German and 0.65% Ladin Ladin may refer to: * Ladin language, a language in northern Italy, often classified ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eppan An Der Weinstraße
Eppan an der Weinstraße (; it, Appiano sulla Strada del Vino ), often abbreviated to Eppan or Appiano, is a ''comune'' (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about southwest of the city of Bolzano. Geography As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 14,226 and an area of . Eppan borders the following municipalities: Andrian, Bolzano, Kaltern, Nals, Terlan, Unsere Liebe Frau im Walde-St. Felix, Vadena, Cavareno, Fondo, Malosco, Sarnonico, and Ronzone. Frazioni The municipality of Eppan contains the ''frazioni'' (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Frangart (Frangarto), Girlan (Cornaiano), Missian (Missiano), Montiggl (Monticolo), Perdonig (Predonico), St. Michael (San Michele), St. Pauls (San Paolo), Unterrain (Riva di Sotto). History Coat-of-arms The emblem represents the coat-of-arms of the farm ''Hocheppan'' owned by the Lords of ''Eppan'' since the 9th century. In the left side it is depicted half star with eight rays and the crescent moon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurtatsch An Der Weinstraße
Kurtatsch an der Weinstraße (; it, Cortaccia sulla Strada del Vino ), often abbreviated to Kurtatsch or Cortaccia, is a ''comune'' (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about southwest of the city of Bolzano. Kurtatsch borders the following municipalities: Neumarkt, Margreid, Tramin, Coredo, Roverè della Luna, Ton, Tres, and Vervò. Coat-of-arms The emblem shows an or postillion hornet with tassels on azure background; at the corners are placed four six-pointed or stars. The postillon’s hornet indicates that the village was a postal station; the star represent the four villages in the municipality. The emblem was adopted in 1967. Historic sights * Schloss Nussegg * Ansitz Freienfeld * Ansitz Strehlburg * Ansitz Nussdorf * Ansitz Fohrhof * Ansitz Eberlehof * Ansitz Baron von Widmann * Finkenhof House Linguistic distribution According to the 2011 census, 96.25% of the population speak German, 3.36% Italian and 0.38% Ladin Ladin may refer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaltern An Der Weinstraße
Kaltern an der Weinstraße (; it, Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino ), often abbreviated to ''Kaltern'' or ''Caldaro'', is a municipality in South Tyrol in northern Italy. It is about southwest of the city of Bolzano. Geography As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 7,592 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. It is famous for its lake, the Kalterer See, and wine (''Kalterersee Auslese'' or ''Lago di Caldaro scelto''). The cuisine combines Italian and Tyrolean styles. The nearby Dolomites area is known for its hiking and climbing routes. Kaltern borders the following municipalities: Eppan, Neumarkt, Tramin, Vadena, Amblar, Cavareno, Ruffrè-Mendola, and Sarnonico (the last four municipalities belong to the Trentino). Frazioni The municipality of Kaltern contains the ''frazioni'' (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Altenburg (Castelvecchio), Oberplanitzing (Pianizza di Sopra), Unterplanitzing (Pianizza di Sott ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aldein
Aldein (; it, Aldino ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about south of the city of Bolzano. Aldein borders the following municipalities: Bronzolo, Montan, Deutschnofen, Auer, South Tyrol, Auer, Truden im Naturpark, Truden and Ville di Fiemme. It contains the ''frazione'' (subdivision) Radein (Redagno). History A settlement called ''Aldinum'' is mentioned for the first time in 1177, in 1185 the name appears as ''Alden''. Coat-of-arms The coat of arms is divided division of the field, party per fess; on the top are two quarter-circle, Azure (heraldry), azure on argent background that represents the ''Weisshorn''. The lower part shows the argent cross of Saint Andrew shortened that represent the four original hamlets on a gules background as the mountain of porphyry (geology), porphyrite. The arms were adopted in 1969. Linguistic distribution According to the 2011 census, 98.07% of the population speak German language, German, 1.74% It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
