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Schnals
Schnals (; it, Senales ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the autonomous province of South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about northwest of the city of Bolzano, on the border with Austria. The municipality includes large parts of the Schnalstal. Geography As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 1,345 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. Schnals borders the following municipalities: Kastelbell-Tschars, Latsch, Mals, Moos in Passeier, Naturns, Partschins, Schlanders, and Sölden (Austria). Frazioni The municipality of Schnals contains the ''frazioni'' (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Karthaus (Certosa), and Katharinaberg (Monte Santa Caterina), Unser Frau (Madonna). History Coat-of-arms The shield is azure and argent party per pale. The first part represents Gabriel of or with a sword in his right hand over the head, and a scales in the left, standing on a sable dragon with a gules tongue. Three ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schnalstal
The Schnalstal ( it, Val Senales) is a side valley of the Vinschgau in the autonomous administrative division, autonomous province of South Tyrol, Italy. It belongs almost in its entirety to the municipality of Schnals, while small parts in the entrance area lie in Naturns und Kastelbell-Tschars. The Vernagt-Stausee reservoir is located in the valley. Braunes Bergschaf, a rare breed of domesticated sheep, is raised there. In 1991, Ötzi -- a well-preserved natural mummy from about 3300 BC -- was found in the nearby Schnalstal glacier. References External links Tourism agency of Schnalstal * Valleys of South Tyrol {{Expand German, date=December 2013 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Tyrol
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Fineilspitze
The Fineilspitze ( it, Punta di Finale) is a peak in the Schnalskamm group of the Ötztal Alps on the border between Tyrol, Austria, and South Tyrol, Italy. It is known for being the discovery site of Ötzi Ötzi, also called the Iceman, is the natural mummy of a man who lived some time between 3350 and 3105 BC, discovered in September 1991 in the Ötztal Alps (hence the nickname "Ötzi") on the border between Austria and Italy. Ötzi is believed to .... References Austrian AlpenvereinAlpenverein South Tyrol External links Mountains of the Alps Mountains of Tyrol (state) Mountains of South Tyrol Alpine three-thousanders Ötztal Alps Austria–Italy border International mountains of Europe {{TrentinoAltoAdige-mountain-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mals
Mals (; it, Malles Venosta ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about northwest of Bolzano, on the border with Switzerland and Austria. History Coat-of-arms The emblem is party per fess: the upper of gules a fess argent, at the bottom or three gules circles arranged in a triangle upside-down. It is the combination of coats of arms of the House of Austria and Medici. The emblem was adopted in 1928. Geography As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 5,092 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. The Zerzer Tal, a side valley of the Vinschgau, is in Mals. Mals borders the following municipalities: Graun im Vinschgau, Glurns, Laas, Scuol (Switzerland), Schnals, Sent (Switzerland), Schlanders, Schluderns, Sölden (Austria), and Taufers im Münstertal. Frazioni The municipality of Mals contains the ''frazioni'' (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets): Burgeis (Burgusio), La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schlanders
Schlanders (; it, Silandro ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about west of the city of Bolzano. Overview Schlanders borders the following municipalities: Latsch, Laas, Mals, Martell, Schnals. Schlanders is well known because of its church tower, high, which is also the highest in South Tyrol. Another attraction is the renovated castle, which now serves as a civic hall (including a public library). The locality was mentioned for the first time officially on 13 June 1077 in a deed of donation, where the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV. handed over the town to Altwin, the Bishop of Brixen. Society Linguistic distribution According to the 2011 census, 94.66% of the population speak German, 5.19% Italian and 0.14% Ladin as first language. Notable people * Marian Tumler (1887–1987) an Austrian theologian and 62nd Grand Master of the Teutonic Order from 1948–1970 ;Sport * René Gusperti (born 1971) former swimmer, competed at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Partschins
Partschins (; it, Parcines ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the province of South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about northwest of the city of Bolzano. Geography As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 3,523 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. Partschins borders the following municipalities: Algund, Lana, Marling, Moos in Passeier, Naturns, Plaus, Schnals, and Tirol. Frazioni The municipality of Partschins contains the ''frazioni'' (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Sonnenberg (Montesole), Quadrathöfe (Quadrato), Rabland (Rablà), Tabland (Tablà), Töll (Tel) and Vertigen (Vallettina). History Coat-of-arms The emblem represents a plow, placed diagonally on argent. The emblem is similar to that of the Knight ''Randolf von Partschins'', a descendant of the noble family ''Götsch'', who founded the village in about 1200, under the name Castle ''Stachlburg''. The emblem was adopted July 25, 1967. So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naturns
Naturns (; it, Naturno ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the province of South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about northwest of the city of Bolzano. Geography As of 31 December 2015, it had a population of 5,739 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. Naturns borders the following municipalities: Kastelbell-Tschars, Algund, Lana, Partschins, Plaus, St. Pankraz, Schnals, and Ulten. Frazioni The municipality of Naturns contains the '' frazioni'' (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Staben (Stava) and Tabland (Tablà). History Coat-of-arms The shield azure and an equilateral triangle of or. It is taken from that of the old dynasty of the Lords of ''Nals'' who lived in the village until 1380. The coat of arms was granted in 1966. Society Linguistic distribution According to the 2011 census, 96.83% of the population speak German, 3.04% Italian and 0.14% Ladin as first language. Demographic evolution Colors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moos In Passeier
Moos in Passeier (; it, Moso in Passiria ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Passeier Valley. It is located in South Tyrol, northern Italy, about northwest of the province's capital Bolzano, on the border with Austria. Geography As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 2,174 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. The word ''Moos'' means bog or wetland in Austro-Bavarian dialects of German. Moos in Passeier borders the following municipalities: Partschins, Ratschings, Riffian, St. Leonhard in Passeier, St. Martin in Passeier, Schnals, Tirol and Sölden (in Austria). History Coat-of-arms The emblem represents three argent In heraldry, argent () is the tincture of silver, and belongs to the class of light tinctures called "metals". It is very frequently depicted as white and usually considered interchangeable with it. In engravings and line drawings, regions to ... and sharp peaks, silhouetted against th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latsch
Latsch (; it, Laces ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the province of South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about northwest of the city of Bolzano. Geography As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 5,156 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. Latsch (Laces) borders the following municipalities: Kastelbell-Tschars, Martell, Schnals, Schlanders, and Ulten. Frazioni The municipality of Latsch contains the ''frazioni'' (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Goldrain (Coldrano), Morter, St. Martin am Kofel (San Martino al Monte) and Tarsch (Tarres) Gallery File:Tussen Latsch en Kastelbell, wegpanorama 2012-08-12 14.07.jpg, road panorama between Latsch and Kastelbell File:Latsch, monumenale kerk (Dm15656) in straatzicht foto1 2012-08-12 14.16.jpg, The church ''Unsere Liebe Frau auf dem Bichl'' (''Our Lady on the Hill'') File:Latsch, Pfarrkirche St. Peter und Paul Dm15654 foto2 2012-08-12 14.24.jpg, Saints Pete ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kastelbell-Tschars
Kastelbell-Tschars (; it, Castelbello-Ciardes ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about northwest of Bolzano. Geography As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 2,387 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. Kastelbell-Tschars borders the following municipalities: Latsch, Naturns, Schnals and Ulten. History Coat-of-arms The emblem is a gules mill wheel, with eight paddles, on argent In heraldry, argent () is the tincture of silver, and belongs to the class of light tinctures called "metals". It is very frequently depicted as white and usually considered interchangeable with it. In engravings and line drawings, regions to ... background. It retakes the insignia of Counts'' Hendl'' owners of the castle from 1531 to 1949. Society Linguistic distribution According to the 2011 census, 98.72% of the population speak German and 1.28% Italian as first language. Demographic evolut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Similaun
The Similaun () is a mountain in the Schnalskamm group of the Ötztal Alps. It is on the Austrian- Italian border. At 3,606 m, it is Austria's sixth highest summit. It was first ascended in 1834 by Josef Raffeiner and Theodor Kaserer. It is most famous for being the mountain on whose slopes Helmut Simon and Erika Simon Erika Simon (27 June 1927 – 15 February 2019) was a German scholar of classical archaeology and professor emeritus of the University of Würzburg. She was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 2002. Simon died in February 2019 at the ... discovered Ötzi the Iceman in 1991. Mountains of Tyrol (state) Mountains of South Tyrol Mountains of the Alps Alpine three-thousanders Ötztal Alps Austria–Italy border International mountains of Europe {{Tyrol-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabriel
In Abrahamic religions ( Judaism, Christianity and Islam), Gabriel (); Greek: grc, Γαβριήλ, translit=Gabriḗl, label=none; Latin: ''Gabriel''; Coptic: cop, Ⲅⲁⲃⲣⲓⲏⲗ, translit=Gabriêl, label=none; Amharic: am, ገብርኤል, translit=Gabrəʾel, label=none; arc, ܓ݁ܰܒ݂ܪܺܝܐܝܶܠ, translit=Gaḇrīʾēl; ar, جِبْرِيل, Jibrīl, also ar, جبرائيل, Jibrāʾīl or ''Jabrāʾīl'', group="N" is an archangel with power to announce God's will to men. He is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and the Quran. Many Christian traditions — including Anglicanism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Roman Catholicism — revere Gabriel as a saint. In the Hebrew Bible, Gabriel appears to the prophet Daniel to explain his visions (Daniel 8:15–26, 9:21–27). The archangel also appears in the Book of Enoch and other ancient Jewish writings not preserved in Hebrew. Alongside the archangel Michael, Gabriel is described as the g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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