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Eisacktal
Eisack Valley ( it, Valle Isarco ; german: Eisacktal) is a district ( it, comprensorio; german: Bezirksgemeinschaft) in South Tyrol, Italy. It comprises the middle part of the valley of the Eisack, from Franzensfeste in the north to Waidbruck in the south. Overview The valley of the Eisack river stretches from Brenner Pass southwards down to its confluence with the Adige near Bolzano. The upper valley north of Franzensfeste is known as Wipptal, while the lower parts belong to the Salten-Schlern administrative district. The valley is part of a major transport route across the Eastern Alps, traversed by the Autostrada A22 (part of the European route E45) and the parallel Brenner Railway line. According to the 2001 census, 85.76% of the population of the valley speak German, 13.22% Italian and 1.02% Ladin as first language. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Tyrol
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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] |
Villanders
Villanders (; it, Villandro ) is a village and ''comune'' in South Tyrol in northern Italy with 1,875 inhabitants (as of December 31, 2013). It is located in the Eisack Valley above Klausen. Geography Villanders lies on the ''Villanderer Berg'' (Mountain of Villanders), at the top of which lies the ''Totensee'' (Lake of death). The village is bordered by Barbian, Klausen, Lajen, Ritten and Sarntal. History Coat of arms The emblem is party per fess of azure and gules, in the first three points of argent, in the second a fess dancetty of argent. It is the arms of the local Lords of ''Vilanders'' and ''Pardell''. The emblem was granted in 1966. Toponym Villanders was first mentioned in an official document in 1070 under the name Filandres; in 1085 under the name Filanders, later on as Filanders or Vylanders. The origin of the name Villanders, which is often believed to derive from the term "viel anders" meaning "a lot different", is not clear to date. Sometimes, the name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Autostrada A22 (Italy)
The ( it, Autostrada del Brennero, Autobrennero, german: link=no, Brennerautobahn) is one of the most important motorways in Italy, as it connects Pianura padana, the city of Modena and the A1 motorway to Austria through the Brenner Pass, located in the municipality of Brenner. The operator of the road is Autostrada del Brennero S.p.A. History Yet in 1949, during the Geneva Convention on Road Traffic, it was designed a route, identified as ''E56'', leading from Scandinavia to the southernmost point of Italy. The current Autobrennero track was already part of that route plan. The next step for the fulfillment of the project was the foundation of Autostrada del Brennero S.p.A., on 20 February 1959, that two years later was given the concession for the building and the following management of the highway. Autostrada del Brennero S.p.A. is still the company which curates A22 infrastructure. The motorway track was initially designed by Bruno and Lino Gentilini, assisted by se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eisack
The Eisack (german: Eisack, ; it, Isarco ; Latin: ''Isarus'' or ''Isarcus'') is a river in Northern Italy, the second largest river in South Tyrol. Its source is near the Brenner Pass, at an altitude of about 1990 m above sea level. The river draws water from an area of about 4,200 km². After about 96 km, it joins the Adige river south of Bolzano. At first the river flows through the Wipptal and after the village of Vahrn through the Eisacktal. Its source is sung of in the ''Bozner Bergsteigerlied'' as the northern frontier of the South Tyrolean homeland. The major towns and villages along the course of the river are Sterzing, Franzensfeste, Brixen, Klausen, Waidbruck and finally the capital city of the province. In Brixen it merges with the Rienz. Several smaller creeks are tributaries, including the Ridnauner Bach, the Pflerscher Bach, the Pfitscher Bach, the Villnößer Bach, the Derjon, the Braibach (also known as Tierser Bach), the Eggentaler Bach and the Talfer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolzano
Bolzano ( or ; german: Bozen, (formerly ); bar, Bozn; lld, Balsan or ) is the capital city of the province of South Tyrol in northern Italy. With a population of 108,245, Bolzano is also by far the largest city in South Tyrol and the third largest in historical Tyrol. The greater metro area has about 250,000 inhabitants and is one of the urban centers within the Alps. Bolzano is the seat of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, where lectures and seminars are held in English, German, and Italian. The city is also home to the Italian Army's Alpini High Command (COMALP) and some of its combat and support units. In the 2020 version of the annual ranking of quality of life in Italian cities, Bolzano was ranked joint first for quality of life alongside Bologna. Along with other Alpine towns in South Tyrol, Bolzano engages in the Alpine Town of the Year Association for the implementation of the Alpine Convention. The Convention aims to promote and achieve sustainable developme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comuni Valle Isarco-gemeinden Eisacktal
The (; plural: ) is a local administrative division of Italy, roughly equivalent to a township or municipality. It is the third-level administrative division of Italy, after regions ('' regioni'') and provinces (''province''). The can also have the title of ('city'). Formed ''praeter legem'' according to the principles consolidated in medieval municipalities, the is provided for by art. 114 of the Constitution of Italy. It can be divided into ''frazioni'', which in turn may have limited power due to special elective assemblies. In the autonomous region of the Aosta Valley, a ''comune'' is officially called a ''commune'' in French. Overview The provides essential public services: registry of births and deaths, registry of deeds, and maintenance of local roads and public works. Many have a '' Polizia Comunale'' (communal police), which is responsible for public order duties. The also deal with the definition and compliance with the (general regulator plan), a document ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vahrn
Vahrn (; it, Varna ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about northeast of the city of Bolzano. Geography Vahrn borders the following municipalities: Brixen, Klausen, Franzensfeste, Natz-Schabs, Sarntal and Feldthurns. Frazioni The municipality of Vahrn contains the ''frazione'' (subdivision) Neustift (Novacella) and the valley of ''Schalders'' (Scaleres). History Coat-of-arms The emblem is quartering: the first and the fourth of argent three fess nebuly azure; the second and the third of gules. It’s the arms of the Knights of ''Voitsberg'' which changed the name in ''Von Vahrn'' when they acquired the local castle, then destroyed in 1277. The emblem was granted in 1969. Society Linguistic distribution According to the 2011 census, 87.80% of the population speak German, 11.18% Italian and 1.02% Ladin as first language. Demographic evolution Colors= id:lightgrey value:gray(0.9) id:darkgrey value:gray(0.8) id:sfondo value:rgb( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodeneck
Rodeneck (; it, Rodengo ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy. Geography Rodeneck borders the following municipalities: Kiens, Lüsen, Mühlbach, Natz-Schabs, St. Lorenzen and Vintl. In Rodeneck there are 7 municipal fractions: Vill, the largest and most populous fraction of the municipality, Nauders, Gifen, St. Pauls, Spisses, Ahnerberg and Fröllerberg, the municipal fraction with the fewest inhabitants History Origin The presence of non-local flint and quartz fragments suggests that the area was inhabited by hunters during the middle Stone Age (5000 BC). The discovery of middle Bronze Age forts dates permanent settlement to at least 1500 BC. The community was mentioned by name for the first time in the ''Actum Rotungun'' of 1050 AD as a place that made donations to the bishop. In the following centuries, the name has appeared in a variety of forms. Between 1140 and 1147 Bishop Hartmann of Brixen made the town an alod and bestowed it upon his mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natz-Schabs
Natz-Schabs (; it, Naz-Sciaves ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about northeast of the city of Bolzano. Pope Benedict XVI, whose maternal grandmother and great grandmother were born there, became an honorary citizen of the city in October 2011. Geography As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 2,887 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. Natz-Schabs borders the following municipalities: Brixen, Franzensfeste, Lüsen, Mühlbach, Rodeneck, and Vahrn. Frazioni The municipality of Natz-Schabs contains the ''frazioni'' (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Aicha (Aica), Natz (Naz), Raas (Rasa), Schabs (Sciaves) and Viums (Fiumes). History Coat-of-arms The emblem is party per fess of gules and argent. The upper part show the head of a heron, from which comes out gules flames in the bottom. It is the sign of the Lords of ''Sebs und Lyne'' who lived in the village since 114 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mühlbach, South Tyrol
Mühlbach (; it, Rio di Pusteria ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about northeast of Bolzano. Geography As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 2,955 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. The municipality of Mühlbach contains the ''frazioni'' (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Meransen (Maranza), Spinges (Spinga), Vals (Valles). Mühlbach borders the following municipalities: Freienfeld, Franzensfeste, Natz-Schabs, Rodeneck, Pfitsch, and Vintl. History Coat-of-arms The emblem is crossed diagonally by an argent wavy stream on vert; at the top a water wheel and an argent donkey at bottom. The water wheel symbolizes the water mill once numerous in the area for the grinding; the donkey represents the pack animals used for the transport. The emblem was adopted in 1971. Society Linguistic distribution According to the 2011 census, 95.34% of the population speak German, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lüsen
Lüsen (; it, Luson ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in South Tyrol, located about northeast of the city of Bolzano. Geography As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 1,543 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. Lüsen (Luson) borders the following municipalities: Brixen, Mareo, Natz-Schabs, Rodeneck, St. Lorenzen, and San Martin de Tor. Frazioni The municipality of Lüsen (Luson) contains the ''frazioni'' (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Berg (Monte), Petschied (Pezzè), Rungg (Ronco) and Flitt (Valletta). History Coat-of-arms The emblem represents a knight in armor, with plumes, lance in rest on a horse facing left, both of argent on gules. The emblem, adopted in 1967, resumes an arms used by the administration of the Bishops of ''Brixen'' since 1607. Society Linguistic distribution According to the 2011 census, 97.77% of the population speak German, 1.39% Italian and 0.83% Ladin Ladin may refer to: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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