What to do in Bolzano. Bolzano: attractions and beautiful places

Bolzano (Italy) - everything about the city, the main attractions of Bolzano with photos and descriptions, the most interesting tourist routes on the map.

City of Bolzano (Italy)

Bolzano is the capital of South Tyrol, a small city in Italy in the picturesque area of ​​the Italian Alps in the Trentino-Alto Adige region. The city is located south of Val Adige in a very beautiful valley. Nature is probably the main and best attraction of Bolzano - rugged mountains, forests, beautiful valleys.

In Bolzano, 25% of the population is German speaking. In German the city is called Bosen.

The city is crossed by the Isarco River, and the Adige River flows south towards Verona. The city's climate is soft and comfortable. Although in winter frosts and snowfalls are possible. Therefore, if you are traveling to Bolzano in cold weather, take warm clothes.

Among the remarkable sights of Bolzano from an architectural point of view are the ancient cathedral, the Mercantile Palace, and the Franciscan Church. The architecture of the city itself is a bizarre mixture of Italian, Austrian and Alpine architecture. In the vicinity of the city there are beautiful castles - Novale, Flavon, Marecchio, Roncolo. Nearby is the beautiful town of Renon.

Story

The history of Bolzano begins in the 12th century, when the Prince of Trento united the neighboring settlements and founded a market here.

In the second half of the 14th century, the city came under Habsburg rule. At this time, Frederick III granted the city various privileges.

In the 15th and 16th centuries, Bolzano became the economic and political center of the County of Tyrol, which contributed to its rapid development.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, thanks to significant immigration from southern Germany and Austria, the city's population increased and trade, industry and crafts developed.

After the French Revolution and the weakening of Austria, the city was annexed first to Bavaria and then to the Kingdom of Italy.

During the Napoleonic Wars the city became the capital of the Alto Adige region.

After the fall of Napoleon, Bolzano returned to the Austrian Empire (since 1866, Austria-Hungary), where it remained until 1918.

After the end of World War II, Bolzano became part of Italy. However, by agreement between Italy and Austria, the autonomy of Trentino-Alto Adige was created here with guarantees for the German-speaking minority.

How to get to Bolzano?

Sights of Bolzano

Cathedral in the very center of the city. This is a real gem of Romanesque and Gothic architecture from the 11th century. From the square, notice one of the most beautiful Gothic portals in Tyrol, decorated with several statues. Inside the cathedral there is a fresco from the fifteenth century. During the exploration of the cathedral, traces of an early Christian religious building (V-VI centuries), and then a smaller medieval church (VIII-IX centuries) were discovered.

Twelfth century castle located a stone's throw from the historical center of Bolzano. It is located in a picturesque area surrounded by vineyards. We recommend checking out the view of the castle from the Lungotalvera embankment.
Address: Via Claudia de" Medici, 12, 39100 Bolzano.

A beautiful castle located north of Bolzano. Built in 1237 as the cliffside residence of the Lords of Vanga, the castle was renovated and expanded in 2000. Magnificent frescoes of the Middle Ages have been preserved here, telling about scenes of court life, episodes of hunting, knightly tournaments
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00
How to get there: Bus number 12, departure - Piazza Walther. Tickets can be purchased at kiosks.

A real treasure in the historical center of Bolzano. The structure, built 800 years ago, has been preserved in excellent condition. The monastery of the Franciscan Fathers is surrounded by a high wall of medieval origin. A rare fresco from the fourteenth century has been preserved here.
Address: Via Francescani 1 - 39100 Bolzano.

Ancient Romanesque church from the 12th century in Bolzano. The simple architecture of the main building is enhanced by the beautiful bell tower from the early fourteenth century. The interior decoration was made by traveling artists from Giotto's school.

Address: Vicolo S. Giovanni, 39100 Bolzano
Opening hours: Saturday from 10.00 to 12.30.

Commune in Italy in the province of Bolzano. This is a real gem of South Tyrol - tiny towns interspersed with meadows, dense forests, hills and fields. Even today, local farmers continue to keep the landscape and ancient customs intact.

Medieval castle from the 12th century. There is a magnificent view of the Adige Valley and the city of Bolzano to the north (Salto plateau, Val Sarentino). The castle is open to the public as a restaurant and as a venue for parties and receptions.
Address: Via Castel Flavon, 48, 39100 Bolzano.

A trip to northern Italy allowed me to see the sights of Bolzano, see the Walter Vogelfeide monument and Bolzano Cathedral, visit the Archaeological Museum; if you want to know more, read the story about traveling through South Tyrol yourself

The town of Bolzano became the last point on a busy trip through the Alpine lands of Italy, and I had very little time to explore it - if I had missed the last train through the Brenner Pass to Austria, I would have naturally had to spend the night under the fence. Therefore, the walk turned out to be somewhat crumpled, and only the most basic attractions of Bolzano caught my eye.

In fact, I already had the good fortune to get to know the city when, during a transfer from a border train, I hung around the area for about an hour waiting for a flight to the south. Then I noted that the Bolzano station only looks nice from the outside due to the columns, but inside there is really nowhere to sit, not to mention such a useful option for travelers as a luggage storage facility - it simply does not exist. There is no luggage storage at the local bus station, which is also not the best place; there, unlike the station, there are, however, shops and even slot machines, but they tried not to let me into the toilet, saying that only holders of bus tickets have the right to use the facilities. We have not yet been pleased with the iron backs of the benches in the waiting room, so if, more than expected, you have to wait for transport, it is better to settle down in the adjacent park - even if this strategic position between the Bolzano bus station and the railway station is favored by homeless people, it is easy to find a free seat there, and sit under trees are pleasant and comfortable.

There are many public transport routes connected to the bus station, the schedule of which, as well as the route map, can be found by going to the local transport website. Interestingly, the transport of Bolzano consists not only of bus lines: the local authorities wisely included funiculars in the general network that lift people to the surrounding peaks. Thus, going up to the observation decks with views of the Alps costs only 1 euro, especially since transfers from buses to the funicular are allowed even with one-time tickets. However, this tariff is valid only within the city limits; getting to towns outside Bolzano costs significantly more, and payment is calculated by kilometer.

In fact, city buses are needed just for trips outside the city, because all the important sights of Bolzano and the terminal stations of the funiculars are easily accessible on foot. Let's say, to see the ensemble of the main square of the city, it is enough to make a five-minute walk: leaving the station we head through the adjacent square, leaving the bus parking lot on the left, and soon along Viale Stazione we find ourselves exactly at Piazza Walther Von Der Vogelweide. By the way, do not be surprised that I will give the names of the streets mainly in Italian, because Bolzano is considered the most Italianized of all the cities in the region, here the position of German is greatly weakened.

A detailed history of the city and the whole of Tyrol can be found if you buy a guide to Bolzano at the tourist office - it is located on the main square on the right side for those arriving by rail. The booklet is inexpensive, and the colorful booklets cost nothing at all, as does the map of Bolzano, which is issued to everyone, even without special requests. It’s true that it’s difficult to get lost in the city, but the map is a useful help in any case. At the tour office you can also consult about cultural events, opening hours of attractions, and even book a hotel, fortunately, an entire counter in the office premises is lined with advertisements for hotels and guesthouses. I would like to add that the office is open from 9:00 to 19:00 on weekdays, from 9:30 to 18:00 on Saturdays, and on Sundays its employees rest.

The first thing that catches your eye in the main square of Bolzano is the pensive figure on the pedestal - given that the district is called Piazza Walther Von Der Vogelweide, I immediately assumed that I was seeing this same Walter von Vogelweide and it turned out to be completely right. Erected in 1899, the monument perpetuated the memory of the medieval poet, a native of these places, who worked at the turn of the 12th and 13th centuries. From the pen of Minnesinger came many works that were popular at that time, although he himself spent almost his entire life in poverty. Experts say that Vogelweide became famous as one of the brightest writers of the era, and the monument to him, by the way, also came out quite bright - personally, it seemed to me that the poet only froze for a second, thinking about which of the knightly ballads to perform, but just about will come to life and start its own story...

It is useful to know that the square did not always bear the name Vogelweide, it was called by different names, and even after the monument was erected, the Italian authorities, who took control of South Tyrol after the First World War, considered the presence of a monument to the German poet in the city center ideologically harmful . Only after the Second World War did their policy soften, and the medieval troubadour was returned to its original place, at the same time changing the name of the square again.

The impressive Bolzano Cathedral stands on the edge of Piazza Vogelweide, facing it sideways; on the one hand, this allows you to appreciate its size, on the other hand, it leaves the front façade beyond the first, most important impressions. The residents of Bolzano began building such a large temple at the beginning of the 16th century, after the main church of the city began to gradually crumble from old age. The new project absorbed both Italian and German architectural traditions, and while the bell tower is an example of German architecture, the interiors are quite Italian in their lushness; I saw the tiles covering the roof slopes in Vienna's Stephansdom. In general, Bolzano Cathedral went anywhere...

It would be nice to stay longer in the main square: you still can’t find a more beautiful ensemble in the entire area, plus there are cafes and souvenir shops along the perimeter of the territory. For example, I had my eye on the Loacker ice cream maker, where visitors are treated to a delicious treat for 1 euro per scoop. The rich selection of varieties makes you hesitate in choosing; I took the “raspberry-blackcurrant” set, and I was not disappointed, but there were much more exotic options.

It is also worth mentioning a useful store, whose owner did not rack his brains over the name and gave it the simplest possible name - “Souvenirs”. People, accordingly, seeing such a sign, flock to the office, immediately and radically deciding the question of where to buy souvenirs in Bolzano. I personally liked the assortment, especially the huge, one-liter beer mugs with alpine landscapes on the sides, but I don’t recommend buying souvenirs here: there are better places. For example, at Via Museo 35 there is a store “99 cats”, where there is not a lot of cats, but there is a lot of souvenir products. Here you can actually buy magnets for one euro, and beer mugs are cheaper, and where to buy souvenirs in Bolzano is right here...

Find a store with the most best prices not difficult, since it is located literally next to such a Bolzano landmark as the Archaeological Museum. Created 25 years ago, in fact, under the mummy of Similaun Man, the oldest discovered in Europe, found in the Tyrolean Alps, it has grown due to other archaeological discoveries, and now the history of the life of Paleolithic and Mesolithic people is well covered. But the main “pearl” of the collection remains the mummy of Ötzi, which lay in an icy grave for more than 5,300 years. Scientists are still arguing about the cause of the poor man's death; most people are inclined to murder - an arrowhead was found in the shoulder of the corpse.

One cannot miss such Bolzano attractions as the Church of St. John on Vicolo San Giovanni. Construction began in the middle of the 12th century, which automatically makes the building a leader in terms of historicity. Other applicants, apparently, do not agree with this, because the temple has undergone serious restructuring over time, and it is difficult to say what remains of its appearance from antiquity. The extraordinary paintings on the interior walls seem to be well preserved, but the booklet teasing information about this fact a little further states that visiting the Church of St. John is currently impossible. It's a pity...

Of great interest to tourists visiting Bolzano is the chain of arcades stretching for three hundred meters along the street L auben-Gasse - in Bern such architecture looks more beautiful, but even here it looks advantageous. Interestingly, the Tyrolean arcades did not appear out of the blue: they were ordered to be built by the local bishop himself, and he gave exhaustively detailed instructions on exactly how the houses should look. At that time, the most important trade route between Germany and Italy ran through the city, and, most importantly, the rulers of the Holy Roman Empire traveled to Rome through the Brenner Pass, and therefore Bolzano was appropriately picturesque. The ancient buildings of the Middle Ages were repeatedly remodeled and restored, but although they have generally lost their authenticity, the street still remains a beautiful place that deserves attention.

Previously, houses with arcades were occupied by merchants and artisans, now only merchants remain, and merchants with high prices. I wouldn’t recommend relying on shopping in Bolzano; it’s better to look for outlets near Milan. There’s also no need to worry about eating inexpensively: prices are mostly high, reasonable prices are found only in fast food establishments and eateries; at Pizza Domenicani, not far from the cathedral, I met “Burger King”, and at house 54 on Via Museo I came across a cafe “Spizzico”, where for 5 euros they offered to take a set of a huge piece of pizza, a bag of fried potatoes and a glass of Coca-Cola " I soberly reasoned that by the estimated time of my arrival in Innsbruck all catering outlets would already be closed, and I grabbed some food in the “takeaway” format, hoping to refresh myself on the train. But man, as they say, proposes, but God disposes: having showed up at the Bolzano station, I was forced to sit there for more than half an hour due to a glitch in the train schedule, and, unable to resist the presence of food, I gobbled up everything stored there, at station square. And, it should be noted that the decision was very correct, because I had to spend the next hour in hassle and running around: in theory, the Italian train was supposed to take me to the “Brennero / Brenner” border station, where it would be easy to transfer to the Austrian train. In fact, for some reason the train only reached the town of Fortezza Franzensfeste, where everyone was unloaded outside and forced to wait for a train from somewhere else, from Brunico, or something... And only when passengers tightly occupied the entire platform did Eurostar show up from Verona, we piled into the carriages and set off, sniffling and swearing in several languages: a significant proportion of the contingent were all kinds of backpackers with huge backpacks. Only thanks to this circumstance did I somehow manage to find a free place, because the tent riffraff could not rely on luggage racks, and they were afraid to leave things in the aisle. Having pushed through the barriers of backpacks, I sat comfortably in one of the compartments and could have relaxed, because the train went straight to Innsbruck, but I was tormented by the question of paying for the fare: my Italian ticket was valid only to the border, and even then for regional trains - for travel on Eurostar trains a separate surcharge is required. I remembered that there were ticket machines with the Trenitalia logo at the Brennero station, but I could not figure out whether their Austrian counterparts were there. It is clear that the prospect of traveling without a ticket did not appeal to me, considering the fines they charge “hares” in Austria. In a word, I decided to part with convenient place on a direct train in order to buy a Brenner-Innsbruck ticket. But when I got out onto the Austrian-Italian platform, the staff there directly told me: “Buy tickets from the conductor.” Well, I managed to jump back onto the step before the train started moving - although my place had already been taken by one of the newly arrived passengers, but I got to the capital of the Austrian Tyrol earlier than I expected and without unnecessary incidents.

Bolzano is a multinational city, bright and temperamental in Italian, neat and thorough in German. It attracts not only with historical and cultural monuments, holidays and festivals, but also with magnificent mountain landscapes and lakes. Bolzano is the gateway to the Dolomites.

Bolzano or Bozen in German, photo by Neera

Bolzano (Italian: Bolzano; German: Bozen) is a small cozy Italian town in a valley lost in the mountains, not far from the border with Austria and Switzerland. It is the capital of the autonomous northern Italian province of Bolzano (Bolzano-Bozen - South Tyrol), which is part of the autonomous region of Trentino - Alto Adige/Südtirol. Official languages ​​2. Almost 3/4 of the population speaks Italian; 1/4 - in German; You can also hear the Latin speech of the indigenous people on the streets. The town unites two national characters: it is bright and temperamental in the Italian way, neat and thorough in the German way.

When is the best time to go to Bolzano?

Bolzano stands in the middle of a basin, at the confluence of the Talvera, Isarco and Adige rivers. It is surrounded on all sides by hills and the majestic ridges of the Dolomites. Due to its location at the bottom of a mountain natural “bowl”, a special mountain microclimate is formed: humid, moderate, with an average annual temperature of +11.6°C. The warmest month is July with an average monthly temperature of +23°C. Summer, from May to August, sees the most rainfall. The driest and coldest month is January (about +1°C).

Legends

There are legends about the Dolomites. They say that mythical creatures chose this beauty to live. Elves live here. On the Rosengarten (Rose Garden in German) you can meet the dwarves and their king Laurin, who made the mountains turn pink at sunset.

Attractions

Walther Square

Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

Via della Mostra

Silver Street

Palace Mercantile

Portikov Street

Via dei Bottai

Monastery of the Franciscan Order

Marecchio Castle

Museum of Modern Art

Abbey of Muri-Gris

Messner Mining Museum

Castle Flavon

Castle of Sant'Antonio

Cable car

Walther Square

Walter Square with the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, photo Eric Chumachenco

The center of the city, where the market operates and folk festivities take place, is Walter Square (Italian: Piazza Walter; German: Waltherplatz). In the middle of the square there is a tall monument with the figure of a man in a cloak. This is a monument to the national poet-minnesinger - Walter von Vogelweide (1889).

Walther Square is home to the Greif Center, a luxury shopping center.

Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

The main building on the square is the Cathedral (Duomo di Bolzano), dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Santa Maria Assunta). Founded in the 12th century. Two centuries later, the building was reconstructed in the Roman-Gothic style. In 1519, a 65-meter square bell tower in the late Gothic style was added. In its interior, an original fresco (14th century), painted by a student of Giotto, has survived. The apse chapel houses a relic - a miraculous image of the Madonna of the Mammal.

Portikov Street

Portico Street (Via dei Portici), photo Magister_Ludi

One of the oldest and most beautiful streets in Bolzano is Portico Street (Via dei Portici). It starts from Piazza del Municipio, stretches for about 300 meters and ends at Piazza delle Erbe. On the facades of the houses lining the street, authentic frescoes, wooden shutters, and Rococo stucco have been preserved. The most popular shops are located on Via dei Portici. Until the 20th century, the City Municipality was located on Portikov Street.

Argentieri street

Silver Street (Via Argentieri), photo by Brad Mohr

Ancient mansions and palaces lined the medieval Silver Street (Via Argentieri). The first floors of the buildings are occupied by shops and taverns.

Palazzo Mercantile, photo weinstrasse.com

In the Mercantile Palace (1635) on Argentieri Street there is a Museum of Trade (Museo mercantile), which tells the economic history of the city through the example of house documents, paintings and furniture of the 17th-18th centuries.

Via dei Bottai

White Horse Tavern on Via dei Bottai, photo Alfred Lex

Calle dei Bottai is the gateway to the Old Town. In the Middle Ages, at the corner of Via dei Bottai and Via Andreas Hofer, there was the city gate of Wangen. Today, Via dei Bottai is lined with many artisan shops with forged signs of the old masters. There are also the White Horse and Eisenhut taverns, as well as the South Tyrol Nature Museum (Museo di scienze naturali dell’Alto Adige).

Via della Mostra

Via della Mostra, photo Alfred Lex

Via della Mostra is one of the most expensive streets in Bolzano. Already in the 18th century, Via della Mostra was the most beautiful and elegant in the city, and many members of aristocratic families built their pompous residences here. Today, some palaces have been reconstructed as hotels.

Archaeological Museum of South Tyrol

South Tyrolean Archaeological Museum (Museo archeologico dell’Alto Adige), photo by Hubert Berberich

The Archaeological Museum of South Tyrol (Museo archeologico dell'Alto Adige) illustrates the history of the region from the Paleolithic era to Carolingian times. The main exhibit is the mummy “Ötzi” - our distant ancestor, frozen in the mountains 5300 years ago, discovered in 1991 on the Similawn glacier. Next to it is a realistic reconstruction of the image of the “Similau Man”.

Museum of Contemporary Art "Museon"

Museion, photo by Karlheinz Kellert

The Museum of Contemporary Art "Museion" (Museion - Museo d'arte moderna e contemporanea) was founded in 1985. A cubic building with a transparent facade stands on Piazza Piero Siena. Exhibitions of contemporary art and international conferences are held within the walls of the Museion complex.

Monastery of the Franciscan Order (Convento dei Francescani), photo Alfred Lex

In the historical center stands the monastery of the Franciscan Order (Convento dei Francescani), surrounded by a wall, with an arcaded cloister. The monastery was founded in 1221. Inside, original frescoes and a wooden polychrome altar have been preserved. Above the choir are stained glass windows by Josef Widmoser.

Abbey of Muri-Gris

Abbey of Muri-Gries (Abbazia di Muri-Gries), photo Skafa

In the old district of Gries, on Piazza Gries, there is the Benedictine Abbey of Muri-Gries (Abbazia di Muri-Gries) with the Baroque Church of St. Augustine (18th century). A 5-ton bell is installed on the belfry of the monastery. The oldest part of the complex is the count's castle, built in the 12th century, later transferred to the monastery.

In the monastery's Romanesque tower there is a museum of nativity scenes (Collezione di presepi del Convento Muri Gries). The oldest exhibit dates back to approximately 1750.

Marecchio Castle

Marecchio Castle (Castel Mareccio), photo PryanksterDave

Near the historical center is the Marecchio Castle (Castel Mareccio) with the enchanting Rose Garden adjacent to it. The age of the castle tower dates back to the 12th century. The walls of the medieval building are surrounded by vineyards, the halls are painted with frescoes. Today Marecchio serves as an exhibition center and concert complex.

Messner Mining Museum

Messner Mountain Museum, photo by Hubert Berberich

On the southern outskirts there is the Firmian Castle (Castel Firmiano) (10th century) - a symbol of South Tyrol. One of the sections of the Messner Mountain Museum is open here, which was founded in 2006 by a mountaineer who conquered fourteen of the greatest peaks on the planet.

Castle Flavon

Flavon Castle (Castel Flavon), photo Giovanni Fabriani

Flavon Castle (Castel Flavon) was built in the 12th century. Fragments of defensive walls and frescoes of the 16th century. can still be seen on the walls today. In the 15th century, Flavon was reconstructed: halls and living quarters were added, and a new wall was built. Today, Castel Flavon houses a restaurant, and the rooms are used for conferences and banquets.

Castle of Sant'Antonio

Castle of Sant'Antonio (Castel Sant'Antonio), photo Cepaea

The Castle of Sant'Antonio (Castel Sant'Antonio) was built in the 13th century. In the XIV-XVI centuries. it was reconstructed: living quarters, a church and a chapel were added. The last modification was carried out in the 20th century by the Aufschnaiter family, the current owners.

Funivia del Renon

Rittner Seilbahn lift, photo sesquiotic

The cable car (steel: Funivia del Renon; German: Rittner Seilbahn) connects Bolzano with Soprabolzano (Upper Bolzano). Passengers cover a distance of 4.5 km in 12 minutes and rise to a height of 950 m. The views of the city and mountains along the way are breathtaking.

At the top next to the lift station there is a small panoramic train station. The Collalbo final stop is only 7 km away, but the road is very picturesque. From Collalbo you can walk to the earthen pyramids.

History paragraph

Contemporary art against the backdrop of old architecture, photo Massimo Albino

In the area between the Adige and Isarco rivers, an ancient Roman military camp arose 15 years before the new era. In the 5th century, the territory was captured by the Ostrogoths, then the Lombards came. At the end of the 8th century, the warlike Charlemagne annexed the settlement to the Frankish state. In 1027, the Bishop of Trento received the County of Bozen as a gift from Emperor Conrad II. A large market arose on the important trade route connecting Germany and Italian territories. Under the Habsburgs, Bozen received economic privileges and by the 16th century became the political center of the county of Tyrol. After the capture by Napoleon's army and the subsequent fall of Bonaparte, it fell to the Austrian Empire. The city became part of Italy only after World War II.

Entertainment and holidays

Flower market, photo bolzano-bozen.it

At the turn of April-May, the city is transformed: a three-day Flower Market opens, the Mercato holiday dei Fiori. Walter Square blooms with a colorful carpet of indoor and garden plants, ornamental trees, and herbs. City restaurants offer floral themed menus.

In May, the city celebrates Speckfest Alto Adige - a festival of Tyrolean ham - Alto Adige bacon. Chefs from all over the region come together: master classes and tastings are held; Vatten card game tournament.

The Bolzano Music Festival is held annually in the summer. Orchestras perform at concert venues and city squares. Since 1949, the event has hosted an academic pianist competition dedicated to Ferruccio Busoni.

The Bolzano Danza ballet festival opens in mid-July.

At the pumpkin market, photo by Michele Bighignoli

In autumn, the pumpkin market opens.; everything around them turns yellow from them.

The wine festival "South Tyrol Wine Route" takes place every year. Wine and food producers meet in Bolzano, seminars and tastings are held.

The Christmas market period begins in November. The city is illuminated with lights, rows of holiday shopping pavilions appear in the squares, solemn hymns are heard on the streets and in churches. The Christmas markets here run until January 7th.

In February, the Ice Music Festival is held - the famous festival of “ice” music. Performers perform on a stage built from snow panels carved from local glaciers. All instruments are also made of ice. The ten-day holiday is accompanied by curling competitions.

What and where to try

Spinach ravioli (schlutzkrapfen), photo omefrans

Italian cuisine is offered by the Laurin restaurant (specialty dish is fish soup) and the Alumix restaurant (large selection of pasta and pizza, interesting salads and fresh seafood).

The Walthers’ restaurant specializes in preparing Austrian cuisine. He also has an excellent wine list.

Popular national cuisine restaurants are Stadt Cafe Citta and Vogele.

At the Forsterbrau Central Bolzano pub, guests are served several dozen varieties of foamy drink. There is a brewery nearby.

Grilled vegetables and fish, traditional Italian pizza, light snacks and a variety of sandwiches can be enjoyed at the Imbiss Kampill Bistro.

The cuisine of Bolzano intertwines the culinary traditions of Italy and Austria. Therefore, it is worth trying: ravioli alla pustarese or with spinach; knödel and dumplings; polenta with venison or venison goulash; pork tenderloin with sauerkraut; gröstl with potatoes, onions, pork neck and beef; dishes from river or lake fish.

Desserts: strudel, of course, ricotta and chocolate cakes, seltzen from Bolzano.

Delicacies: lard from Alto Adige; bread with caraway seeds, poppy seeds or dill.

Wines: Santa Maddalena, Lagrein, Riesling, Traminer, Pinot, Cabernet and Merlot.

How to get from the airport to the center

From Bolzano Airport (Aeroporto di Bolzano-Dolomiti) to the city center is approximately 6 km.

By bus

The easiest way to get to the city center is by SASA bus 10A or 10B. The stop is located 600 m from the exit of the arrival terminal. See schedules at www.sasabz.it.

By taxi

Taxi is fast and convenient. The journey will take approximately 15 minutes and cost around €15. The parking lot is located in front of the terminal.

It is better to pre-book a taxi with a Russian-speaking driver through the Kiwitaxi service.

By car

Renting a car is the best way to get to know Bolzano better. I rent on Rentalcars.

In the vicinity of Bolzano, the best walking infrastructure in the country has been created: numerous trekking routes, cable cars, and bicycle paths. From the northern outskirts of the city there is a road to the Dolomites through the Eggen Valley, past Lake Karrer (at an altitude of 1519 m), the Karrer Pass (1745 m) and along the Rose Gardens road. You will constantly admire the white peak of Mount Marmolada (Italian Marmolada; German Marmolata) (3342 m).

The Fassa Valley, Pordoi Joch Pass (2239 m) and Passo di Falzarego (2105 m) will be of interest to both tourists and skiers.

2 km north of Bolzano is Castel Roncolo, founded in 1237. Inside the castle complex, a cycle of medieval narrative frescoes has been preserved, illustrating scenes of court life, tournaments, and hunting.

On the slope of Mount Ceglberg, 800 m above Bolzano, stands the picturesque settlement of San Genesio Atesino. From there you can see the best views of the city, castles, and the majestic Dolomites. In the mountain village, tourists are offered horseback riding; There are hiking trails and cycling routes along the Salten high plain. From Bolzano you can get to San Genesio by road or by cable car.

In 36 minutes by train you will reach Trento, see the medieval citadel of Buoncosillo with Gothic paintings, the elegant Cathedral Square, the Pretorio Palace (XIII century), and other priceless architectural monuments.

33 km from Bolzano stands Merano - a wonderful flowering town and thermal resort.

What do you need to do during a visit to Bolzano?

1. Visit one of the bars on the market square in the evening, sit with a glass of wine or a glass of beer, listening to Italian and German speech at the same time.
2. Walk along trekking routes laid along the slopes of the surrounding hills, look around Bolzano from above, and photograph unique landscapes.
3. See the Muzeon collections and the mummy of an ancient ancestor in the Archaeological Museum.
4. Walk along the most elegant street of the city - Via della Mostra, and appreciate the splendor of the aristocratic palaces.
5. Buy local speck ham, spiced bread, Bolzano cream sauce.

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Bolzano is located at the crossroads between Northern and Southern Europe. There is a small international airport and an established major railway system center in the Central Alps.

Bolzano Dolomites Airport (ABD) is located 5 km from the city center, in the southeast. On at the moment There are no direct transport links to the city other than taxis. Buses 10A and 10B stop 1 km north of the terminal. It is planned to build a fast transport system that will connect the airport with the city center. Flight options to Bolzano can be viewed on various aggregator sites, or, say,.

By plane

Bolzano Dolomites Airport (BD), recently expanded, has several domestic and international connections.

Following the decision (in 2008) to downsize the Malpensa airport to focus on Rome Fiumicino, flights to and from Rome were cancelled. Bolzano Airport plans regular flights to other major European cities (in particular Vienna).

The terminal will be expanded. It is currently quite small, but there is a snack bar, three car rentals and a ticket information point.

Scheduled flights will be provided by Darvin Air, which also operates in conjunction with Alitalia and sometimes Lauda Air. Charter flights (especially in winter) from England are mainly operated by Inghams.

From Bolzano to other cities:

• Foggia,
• Crotone,
• Cagliari,
• Tortoli,
• Catania,

For more information, contact your travel agency.

By train

All trains from Germany, Austria and other parts of Italy stop at Bolzano Central Station. There are connections with several cities.

Useful sites:

1. Trenitalia (Italian railway company)
2. Österreichische Bundesbahnen (Federal Railway Company)
3. Deutsche Bahn (German Railway Company).

Once a week there is a train to Moscow (Belorussky Station) and Nice, operated by Russian Railways (with stops in Minsk, Warsaw, Vienna, Milan and other cities).

By bus

Bolzano is very well connected by bus system to Central Europe. Buses run frequently between Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Romania. Traveling by bus is cheaper than by train, especially from eastern central Europe.

1. Gross organizes up to 22 bus connections every month between Bolzano and Munich (one-way ticket costs 20 euros).
2. Almost everyone is enough large city in Poland it is connected to Bolzano via international bus routes. Buses usually arrive in Genoa. Polish travel agency Wikel is widely famous for its low prices.
3. If you're coming from Romania, your starting point might be the travel company Romanian CentroTrans, which also has offices in England. Tourists from Romania stop in Bolzano and also in Brixen. On the Romanian bus station website you can find arrival and departure times from Romania or to South Tyrol from Bolzano bus station.
4. Trips from Slovakia or to Bratislava and back are provided by the Bratislava agency Eurolines. Travel from the Czech Republic is managed by Tourbus (their website is also available in English), with buses from Prague, Brno and other cities. Prices are low: a return ticket from Brno to Bolzano costs 94 euros.
5. Tourist trips can also be made from Germany and are operated by the German travel agency Südtirol Tours. Bolzano is a major regional bus center and all major routes terminate in the capital. For information on regional connections, check the SAD Regional Buses website.

By car

The A22 highway (Autostrada del Brennero) from the south and north leads to Bolzano, but there are heavy traffic jams at Christmas time and during the ski season. The highway has two exits in Bolzano. Usually, if you are coming from the north, it is better to take the Bolzano Nord exit, and from the south - Bolzano Sud. Follow the signs to get to the city center or hotel. If you are coming from Merano, it is better to take the MeBo highway: from there there are two exits to Bolzano (Eppan/Appiano exit for western Bolzano and Gries, Bozen Süd/Bolzano for southern Bolzano and the exit in the city center). For day trips to Bolzano, it is better to leave your car in the Centro BZ Mitte parking lot. However, usually all hotels have their own parking.

If you are on holiday elsewhere in South Tyrol and the weather is rainy or snowy, do not travel to Bolzano by car, because all city access roads are congested early in the morning and it will be impossible to find a parking space.

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Bolzano - the time is now

Hour difference:

Moscow 1

Kazan 1

Samara 2

Ekaterinburg 3

Novosibirsk 5

Vladivostok 8

When is the season? When is the best time to go

Local tourist guides often say that Bolzano has an incredible Mediterranean climate. This is not true. Bolzano's climate is continental, with very hot summers and very cold winters. In autumn and spring, the Föhn wind often blows in the Northern Alps. While in Innsbruck it is a warm wind, in Bolzano there are times when it is relatively warm and strong and then the temperature can suddenly drop.

• The coldest wind of the year is January (minimum temperature -6.2°C/20.8°F, maximum - 5.0°C/41.0°F, average - 0.0°C/32.0°F)
• The warmest month is July (minimum temperature - 15.1°C/59.2°F, maximum - 29.4°C/84.9°F, average - 22.0°C/71.6°F).
• The average annual temperature is 11.6°C/52.9°F. Minimum and maximum: -17 and +40.

Bolzano - weather by month

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Bolzano - weather by month

Main attractions. What to see

Churches and temples. Which ones are worth visiting?

• Cathedral. Gothic-Romanesque building dedicated to the Assumption of Our Lady. The cathedral was built between the 13th and 16th centuries. Here you can see a large number of famous frescoes and sacred paintings. It is assumed that the temple was built on a Roman basilica. It was partially damaged during the Second World War and was restored after its end.

• Dominican Church. The first Gothic building in South Tyrol, contains frescoes from the school of Giotto.
• Church of St. Augustine. Located in Gries, it is one of the most important examples of Baroque in South Tyrol. Before secularization it was a church of the Augustinian order, now it belongs to the Order of St. Benedict of Muri (Aargau) in Switzerland. She owns valuable paintings by local artist Martin Knoller. It forms a single complex with the older abbey of Muri-Gris.

Palaces and castles

• Runkelstein Castle (entry costs €8, cheaper €5.50) is one of the most famous castles thanks to its stunning series of medieval frescoes. The castle was built in the 13th century and now hosts interesting exhibitions.

• Maretsch Castle is a castle located in a valley, close to the city center, surrounded by beautiful vineyards. It is now a conference center. Open on Tuesdays.
• The Mercantile Palace was built between 1708 and 1716 by the architect Francesco Pedrotti from Verona. This is a historical monument of Baroque architecture. Now there is a museum there.

Museums. Which ones are worth visiting?

Every year in November, all Bolzano museums offer special exhibitions and entertainment events. On the last Saturday of November or the first Saturday of December, museums are open until 01.00 (Long Night of Museums) and admission is free.

The Museum of Archeology of South Tyrol (entry costs 8 euros, children under 6 years old visit the museum free of charge) is the most famous and visited museum in South Tyrol. There is the ice mummy "Ötzi".

From August 12 to November 15, 2006, a special exhibition of the original Chachapoya mummy from .

Museumon - Museum of Contemporary Art - new building of the Studio KSV Krüger Schuberth Vandreike from Berlin. Opened on May 24, 2008.

• From May 24 to September 21, 2008: Peripheral vision and the collective organ.
• From October 10, 2008 to January 4, 2009: Sonic Youth - Sensational Fix.
• From January 16 to April 19, 2009: Make Kelly - Educational Complex Onwards, 1995 - 2008.

The Messner Mountain Museum (entry costs 8 euros, cheaper for 6 euros, children under 6 years old free) is the main residence of the museum, realized by the famous South Tyrol mountaineer Reinhold Messner.

Natural History Museum of South Tyrol (entrance 5 euros, cheaper for 3 euros, children under 6 years old free). There you will learn about the geological origins of the region. This museum also organizes many interesting exhibitions.

City Museum. Closed for reconstruction. This is the oldest museum in South Tyrol. City gallery. The most famous art exhibitions take place here.

Monuments

Monument to Walter von der Vogelweide. This is a statue located in the center of Walter Square. The fascist administration moved the monument to another park in 1935. The statue was returned back only in 1984.

Victory Monument. A monument on the other side of the Talfer River, causing constant controversy. It was built in 1928 to celebrate the victory of the Italian movement during the First World War. In the 60s and 70s, some South Tyrol activists tried unsuccessfully to damage the monument. The monument is under the protection of the Italian state. On the way from the bridge over the river there is a sign that explains how the city of Bolzano views the monument. Italian authorities restored the monument in 2011.

Parks

Talferwiesen (Talferwiesen) are the green parts of the city located on both banks of the Talfer River. In summer people relax here, and in winter many people go here for walks.

Parc Ducal is a beautiful park in the Gries area.

Lungoisarco Park is a large park on the right side of the Eisack River.

Henry's Promenade - also known as Guncina promenade. This is one of the oldest embankments

What is the city proud of?

• Manifesta 2008. From July 19 to November 2, 2008, Bolzano and Trento were the host cities of Manifesta 7, the European Biennial of Contemporary Art.
• Alpine City of the Year 2009. Each year the Alpine Convention selects a city of the year in the Alps, from France to Slovenia, that can hold the title of Alpine City of the Year for a year. Bolzano was selected in 2009. Bolzano's place is next to Innsbruck in the permanent secretariat of the Alpine Convention, thus it will always be considered the second capital of the Alps. During 2009, special exhibitions and events were held there.

What to see in the area

• . Easy trip from Bolzano. 150 km (1 hour 30 minutes).
• Lake Garda. Famous lake with a Mediterranean climate near Bolzano. Nearest centers: Riva del Garda - 100 km, Lazise - 135 km (1 hour 20 - 40 minutes).
• , . If you have a few free days, this is an ideal trip. A visit to Munich can also be a day trip. 250 km (3 hours).
• . You can go for several days, or you can limit yourself to a one-day trip (by train). 250 - 300 km (3 hours 30 minutes).

Food. What to try

You can find all kinds of restaurants - Italian, international, national, various fast foods - typical Würstlstandln (hot dog stands), kebab, sliced ​​pizza, Chinese takeaway, sushi, McDonald's and Burger King.

The cuisine of South Tyrol is typically Austrian (Tyrolean) with Mediterranean influences, but Italian and other international cuisines can also be found here. Typical South Tyrolean products include Speck (a type of smoked ham), many types of bread, strudel, apples and many pastries.

During Christmas, Bozner Zelten and Christstollen cakes are traditionally baked.

The menu includes delicacies such as Herrengröstl (potatoes, beef, onions, ham), Kaiserschmarrn (omelet with raisins and sugar), Gulaschsuppe, Schlutzkrapfen (a type of dumpling with spinach or other ingredients), Spätzle (a type of spinach dumpling), Knödel (bread with balls of ham or other ingredients), roast pork with sauerkraut.

Recipe as a gift

Bolzano sauce

* 4 hard-boiled eggs

* 1 tablespoon mustard,

* 2 tablespoons sunflower oil,

* 2 tablespoon vinegar,

* 1 tablespoon sour cream,

* 1 small onion, thinly sliced

* 1 tablespoon thinly sliced ​​cucumbers,

* 1 teaspoon mayonnaise,

* a small amount of green onions and parsley,

* pepper and salt.

Mix all the ingredients to make a creamy sauce. After this, mix the onion and parsley so that the sauce does not turn green (it should be yellow).

Bolzano sauce with white asparagus is a typical pre-lunch appetizer during Easter. The sauce is also great for making sandwiches.

Price symbol:

Very cheap (less than 10 euros) - €.

Cheap (10-20 euros) - €€.

Average cost (20-30 euros) - €€€.

Expensive (more than 30 euros) - €€€€.

Budget

• Torgglhaus (Casa al Torchio), Museumstraße 2, (tel. +39 0471 978109). Closed on Saturday. Famous restaurant next to the Fruit Market with Tyrolean and Italian cuisine and pizza. Credit cards are accepted for payment. €€.
• Batzenhäusl (Ca" de Bezzi), Andreas-Hofer-Straße, 30, (tel. +39 0471 050950 ( [email protected], fax: +39 0471 050951).
• Spizzico, Museumstraße 54. Open every day. Fast food with sliced ​​pizza from South Tyrol, also in Innsbruck and Dresden. Another place is down Museum Street at the intersection with the Fruit Market. €.
• Ustaria Posta Restaurant, Str. Pedraces, 43, Badia (30 km northeast of the city). Cheap and good food.

Mid-level

• Stadt Cafè Città, Waltherplatz 21. Have a snack or a hearty lunch - the choice is yours! €€€.

Dear

Confectionery shops, cafes and gelaterias (ice cream shops)

• Gelateria Eccetera, Weintraubengasse 23. About 60 ice cream flavors.
• L"Oasi del Gelato, Museumstraße. Large selection of ice cream and gelateria.
• Gelateria Avalon, Freiheitsstraße, 44. Located in the New Town. Homemade waffle cones.

Drinks

Bolzano is a famous wine producer in South Tyrol and is included in the South Tyrolean Wine Road.

The typical drink in South Tyrol is beer, the most famous brewing company being Forst. It is located near Merano. The town center pub produces its own beer.

Soft drinks Spezi are also popular. It's a mixture of cola, lemonade and Spuma soda.

If you love coffee, you can drink Italian espresso or cappuccino, as well as Viennese or German (American) coffee.

Holidays

Festivals

• Jazz and others. The Bolzano International Jazz Festival is a significant jazz music festival held in the summer.
• Wintermezzo is a festival of Richard Strauss, held in January.
• Upload - music competition + festival. This is a music competition with participants under 26 years of age, held in May or June. In 2009, it was held from June 3 to 6 in Talferwiesen.

Safety. What to watch out for

Bolzano is one of the safest cities in Italy and tourists generally have no problems.

But be careful with African suppliers on the streets: most of the goods they sell are fake. You can receive a very high fine in Italy for purchasing counterfeit goods.

Stay away from the area around the central railway station and surrounding areas (Via Garibaldi, Piazza Verdi, Viale Trento) at night. Especially in parks and Garibaldi Street: drug dealers have been seen here more than once. However, common sense should be enough to keep you safe during your stay in Bolzano.

Pickpocketing isn't all that common, but you can prevent it entirely by putting money and other valuables in a safe place. Beware of groups of young people in the areas of South Bolzano, in the New Town, as well as in the city center (especially in Piazza dell'Erba, where most pubs, bars and clubs are located. By the end of the week, fights in pubs may spill out into the streets, and young drunks may also pester you, but people usually don't harm you when they see that you're not from Bolzano.

Delicacy

Bolzano is officially a bilingual city. This means that there is most likely a German and an Italian name for everything. Tourists may have trouble understanding the city's unique character. Visitors interested in the history of South Tyrol are appreciated, but try to remain neutral when discussing things with locals, and never ask German-speaking residents about why German is the official language in the Italian region, nor should you say, “But that! " Bolzano is an international model of bilingualism and intercultural understanding, and major ethnic conflicts are a thing of the past.

Things to do

Theatre, opera and music

• Kulturhaus Walther von der Vogelweide (Walther von der Vogelweide House of Culture), Schlernstraße 1, tel. +390471319200 ( [email protected], fax: +39 0471 313888). This is the largest German-speaking theater in South Tyrol. There are many performances in German here. The maximum price is from 25 to 38 euros, the minimum is from 8 to 15 euros.
• Cristallo Theatre, Dalmatienstraße 30, tel. +39 0471 202016 ( [email protected], fax: 504339). This is a new theater with performances and festivals in Italian.
• Municipal Theater of Gries, Telser Galerie 13, tel. +39 0471 262320 (fax: +39 0471 271598). Performances in Italian and German.
• Carambolage, Silbergasse 19, tel. +39 0471 981790 / +39 0471 324129 ( [email protected], fax: +39 0471 328710). This is a very small theater (99 seats), but it hosts performances and cabarets not only in Italian and German.
• Theater im Hof, tel. +39 0471 980756 ( [email protected], fax: +39 0471 980756). The theater has only 70 seats and is located in the courtyard behind the Fruit Market. The German name literally translates to "theater in court". The performances are mainly in German, but there are also some in Italian.

Concerts

The Showtime agency is the organizer of the most important events in the region. Every year Bolzano hosts a large number of concerts by groups or singers from Italy, Austria or Germany, as well as exhibitions of world-famous artists. For ticket information please contact the agency.

If you want to go to an underground concert (alternative-punk-indie metal), then Poison For Souls will be the best choice for you!

Movie

There are only 3 cinemas in Bolzano, with a total of 11 halls:

• Cineplexx Bolzano, Schlachthofstraße 53/A, tel.+39 0471 054550 ( [email protected]). New multiplex (7 screens with a capacity of 1,500) with films in German and Italian. Latest screenings: on weekdays 20.00 - 20.45, on weekends - 23.00 - 23.15. Ticket costs 8 euros, 6 euros for people under 14 years old, 7 euros for students under 25 years old, on Wednesdays - 6 euros.
• Filmclub (Capitol), Dr.-Streiter-Straße, 8d, tel. +39 0471 974295 (0471 059090 for ticket reservations) ( [email protected], fax: +39 0471 974472). Small multiplex (3 screens, capacity 417), films in German and Italian. Many films are in the original language with subtitles (usually German, Italian or English). Films for children. Price - 6.50 euros, for students and seniors (over 60) - 6 euros, on Tuesdays - 4 euros.
• Eden, Leonardo-da-Vinci-Straße, tel. +39 0471 978514. Single screen cinema, films in Italian. Tickets are 7 euros, for seniors - 6 euros, under 10 years old - 5 euros; on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays - 5 euros.

Tours

For information on city excursions, excursions in the mountains or in the surrounding area, and cycling tours, contact the Bolzano Tourist Office.

Passepartour organizes tours for those wishing to explore Bolzano and the surrounding area by bicycle.

Shopping and shops

Each area has its own shopping district, but the historic center is a shopping paradise. Bolzano is the city where small ceramic Thun sculptures are produced. Here you can also find shops with fashionable Tyrolean and Italian items, as well as local delicacies.

Shopping streets

Arcades (Lauben) is one of the most famous streets in Italy with shops of traditional and international chains.

Bolzano Fair, Messeplatz 1, tel. +39 0471 51 60 00 ( [email protected], fax: +39 0471 51 61 11).

There are 18 fairs throughout the year and a significant number of meetings held at the convention center of the four-star Sheraton Hotel.

Here are the most important trade fairs:

March

• Arredo (specialized exhibition of interior design).

April

• Prowinter (specializes in winter sports).
• Alpitec (specializes in mountain and winter technologies).

April - May

• Tempo Liber /Freizeit (specializes in various sports, hobbies and leisure activities).

• kunStart (specializes in contemporary art).

September

• Herbstmesse/Fiera d'Autunno (autumn fair, since 1947).

Bars. Where to go

Pubs are mostly full on Saturday night. The mix of Red Bull and vodka is called Flieger ("Flyer"), and it can be red (with red vodka), black or white (3.50 - 5 euros). Many people drink an aperitif at night. The most common drinks are Veneziano with Aperol and white wine (1.50 - 2.50 euros), and Estivo with sparkling water and white wine. Prices can be either low or very high. But usually no more than 5 euros per drink.

• Temple Bar Genuine Irish Pub, Piazza Domenicani, 20, tel. +39 3883684746 ( [email protected]). On Sunday - Monday it is open from 15.00 to 01.00, on Tuesday - Saturday - from 10.30 to 01.00. Winner of "Best Authentic Irish Pubs" outside of Ireland at the recent "World Irish Pub Awards". The Irish owned pubs in their traditional style in several other villages in Ireland. The large beer garden in the square is ideal for people who like to relax while sipping a pint of Blackstuff. Football and rugby are shown on Sky Sports, and there is regular live music and karaoke.
• Pogue Mahones Vicolo Erbe, 10 (tel. +39 0471 978339). A very pleasant Irish pub in the center which is one of the oldest pubs in the city (est. 1964). Local and international beers, paninis and toasties are available for smoking inside. Open Monday to Saturday from 17.00 to 01.30. Closed on Sunday.
• New Pub, Freiheitsstraße 54 (tel. +39 0471 263695). One of the oldest pubs in the city. Located under the arcades of the central district of the New Town.
• Dublin Pub, Negrellistraße 13 (tel. +39 347 8810382). Irish pub with restaurant in the South Bolzano area. Sky Sports and darts. €.
• Café Schubert, Silbergasse 18. Pub with restaurant in the historical center. €€.
• Blue Moon, Silbergasse. A very popular place for meetings and aperitifs. You can also have dinner here.
• Cafè Latino, Via Marconi. Good bar/pub with special evenings, usually crowded on weekends. Located in the historical center of the city. €€.
• Birreria Romagnola, Piazza Matteotti in the New Town. Local and international beers, very good food, Sky Sports, darts. Open from Monday to Saturday from 7.00 to 01.00. €.
• Murphys Pub, Via Milano. Great pub in New Town. €.
• Assenzio, Laubengasse, 30. One of the few places in Italy where you can drink real absinthe. €€.
• Nadamas, Obstplatz, 43/44. Excellent pub-bar-restaurant. €€€.

Beer and wine gardens, lounges and cellars

• Cantina Bolzano - Kellerei Bozen, www.cantinabolzano.com, Piazza Gries, 2, tel. +39 0471 270909. Classic Bolzano wines: Lagrein, St.Magdalener, Pinot Bianco, Gewuerztraminer.
• Forsterbräu Central Goethestraße 6 (tel. +39 0471 977243). The Forst Brewing Company has an excellent outdoor restaurant right in the historic center. Good beer, food and reasonable prices. Try Sixtus, it goes straight to your head. €€.
• Paulaner Bräuhaus Bozen Silbergasse/Lauben-Portici (Arcades).The first brewery of the Bavarian company Paulaner in Italy. Good beer and food. €€.
• Hopfen & Co Wirtshaus & Brauerei, Obstplatz, 17 (Fruit market) (tel. +39 0471 300788, [email protected]).Here you can drink real Bolzano beer and eat typical Tyrolean food.

Clubs and nightlife

Just 15 years ago Bolzano was known as the "sleeping beauty" but at the same time the regional capital was remaking itself for nightlife, with even young people from neighboring Trentino flocking to Bolzano on Fridays and Saturdays. Now they write about him with the note “movida bolzanina” (“ nightlife Bolzano"), which was also reported in Italian national magazines. Now at night on weekends the historic center is full of young people and the pubs are literally crowded.

• HALLE28, Via del Macello. Featuring local and international DJs, the club is located within walking distance of the city center. Entrance is about 12 - 20 euros (this price includes one drink).
• Okey, Via Gilm. The club is located 10 minutes from the historical center. Crowded on weekends. Entrance costs 3 euros.
• Martini Club, Vicolo Erbe. The club is located in the center of Bolzano. Local DJs, live music and theme parties, free entry, drinks from 4 to 8 euros.
• Mirò, Dominicanerplatz, 3b. The club is located in the heart of the city. Entrance 8 - 14 euros (this price includes one drink).
• Rise Club, Marie-Curie-Straße. Special guests, entertainment and DJs. Disco in the South Bolzano area. Entrance costs 16 euros (this price includes one drink).
• Alumix, Voltastraße, 9. Entertainment, sometimes live music, alternative. Disco in the South Bolzano area. Entrance costs 9 euros (this price includes one drink).
• Après Club, Hauptstraße, 20 - 39010 Gargazon/Gargazzone. Special guests, entertainment, events. The disco is located outside Bolzano, in the small village of Gargazon, between Bolzano and Merano, on a semi-state road. 15 km from Bolzano. Admission is free.
• Keope Disco Club, Brennerstraße, 6 - 39050 Steinmannwald/Pineta di Laives. Entertainment, DJs and Cuban dancing. Located on the outskirts of Bolzano, on a semi-state road.
• Baila Discopub, Boznerstraße, 5a - 39057 Eppan/Appiano. Entertainment, special guests and DJs. Disco in Eppan, near Bolzano. One of the most crowded places to go on weekends. Entrance 8 euros (this price includes one drink).
• Zentis Discopub, Tannstraße, 12 - 39054 Ritten/Renon Discopub. Live music, DJs. Located in Ritten, near Bolzano.

Sport

Skis. South Tyrol is full of ski resorts. The largest ski resorts are Rittnerhorn (20 km from Bolzano) and Reinswald (30 km).

Both resorts' websites are available in English. Other nearby ski resorts: Carezza (25 km), Meran 2000 (30 - 35 km), and the fairly famous Val Gargena (40 km), which is part of the Sella Ronda ski chain.

Hockey. The main sport in Bolzano is hockey. HC Bolzano/Bozen Interspar Foxies are the professional ice hockey club of Bolzano, winners of the 2007/2008 Italian ice hockey season (they played in the Italian Premier League and won the national championship 17 times, an Italian record). They play at the Eiswelle/Palaonda Ice Palace.

Football. The area's most famous football team plays in the "Serie C2" under the name FC Südtirol Alto Adige at the Drusus Stadium. In July/August he plays with famous teams such as the Internazionale Milan, Monaco, Stuttgart and others.

Ice skating rinks. There are four in Bolzano ice skating rink: next to Runkelstein Castle, on Genua Street (in the Don Bosco area), in the Sport City in the Pfarrhof/Maso della Pieve area in the Oberau-Haslach/Oltrisarco-Aslago area in southern Bolzano and on the Talver promenade.

Swimming. In summer, the Lido on Trieste Street is a people's favorite place: outdoor swimming pools and a large park with a bar and restaurant. Entrance - 5 euros. In winter there is a pool and fitness center Karl Dibiasi, just behind the Lido. Entrance - 4.50/5.20 euros.

Education

Bolzano is the ideal place if you want to learn German, Italian or both.

• Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (Free University of Bolzano). International trilingual university (Italian, German, English). It is considered one of the best semi-public universities in Italy. Officially it is a private university, but it is funded by the autonomous region.
• Claudio Monteverdi Provincial Academy of Music (Provincial Academy of Music named after Claudio Monteverdi). Also recognized as one of the best music academies in Italy. Since 2006, it has been governed by an autonomous region instead of the state, thus ensuring great development.
• European Academy (European Academy).
• ZeLIG School for Documentary, Television and New Media (ZELIG School of Documentary Television and New Media).
• Claudiana Province College for Health-Care Professions (Provincial Medical College Claudiana).

Job

Bolzano is a financial and business congress center. The School of Languages ​​and Institutes is looking for English teachers/native English speakers, and teachers are also needed in technical fields. If you know German and Italian, you can find work in a restaurant, store or hotel if you have experience in this field.

• Convention Bureau South Tyrol.
• Techno Innovation South Tyrol (Techno Innovation South Tyrol).
• Bolzano Trade Fair (Bolzano Professional Fair).
• Autonomous Province of South Tyrol is an office for bilinguals and those who know foreign languages. They also have a library of books, dictionaries and language courses with books, CDs, DVDs and many films in German, Italian, English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic and Portuguese. Located on Capucin Street (28 Kapuzinergasse/via Cappuccini).

Job search is carried out by the Autonomous Province of South Tyrol

How to get around the city

The city center is not very large, so it is best to explore it on foot. This type of movement is the best way to explore every corner of the city. But to reach other areas, it is better to use public transport because the public transport system is efficient and the means of transportation are clean and always on time.

By bus, train and cable car

Bolzano has an excellent transport system, which includes buses, cable cars and commuter trains. In Bolzano itself you can buy one ticket (this will include a second trip if the time does not exceed 45 minutes after purchasing it) for a bus for 1.50 euros. If you plan to travel frequently by bus and/or with other people, you can purchase a "Value Card" ("Wertkarte" or "Carta Valore") for 5, 10 or 25 euros.

On city buses the trip will cost 1.20 euros and you can use this card for all types of transport in South Tyrol: intercity buses, SAD cable cars, the Mendelbahn and all trains from Innsbruck to Trento, as well as all city ​​buses in 14 other cities (Merano, Brixen, Cilandro, Brunico, Laives/Bronzolo/Vadena, Malles Venosta, Dobbiaco, Kaltern an der Weinstrasse, Algund, Lana, Appiano sulla Strada del Vino, Neumarkt , Sterzing (Vipiteno), Sand in Taufers) and in Innsbruck (here you need to stamp your ticket at the green stamping machine at the train station). Tickets can be purchased directly on the buses, which sell individual tickets and "Value Cards" for 5 euros. Remember that the machine only accepts coins if you are going to buy bus cards, and bus drivers do not exchange banknotes for coins. The ticket can also be purchased at several tobacco and newspaper shops throughout the city.

The South Tyrol transport and tariff system offers a seven-day travel card called Mobilcard for 18 euros and a three-day card for 13 euros, which will allow you to use all city buses in Bolzano and the entire transport system of South Tyrol for free. There is also a seven-day card for one of the three areas for €15. South Tyrol is divided into western, central and eastern regions, but Bolzano's bus network includes them all. Also, if you are planning to visit the central part of the city, Mobilcard for the central area is the best option. There is a 50% discount for young people.

Full information about prices and tickets can be found on the website of the South Tyrol Integrated Transport and Tariff System (also full version in English). You will find information about timetables and bus maps, public transport in Bolzano on the SASA website (Italian and German), the same information about South Tyrol on the SAD website (currently also only in Italian and German).

Taxi. What features exist

Taxis are not very common in Bolzano, and sometimes at night it is very difficult to find a taxi because the buses no longer run at that time and all the taxis are occupied. Cars are parked at the railway station, on Walther Square, on Gris Square and in other places in the city center. Taxis are only available on call. The Bolzano taxi service is operated by Radio Taxi Funk on 0471 98 11 11. Taxis in Bolzano can be very expensive (from the airport to the city center - around 30 euros).

Bike

In Italy, the city has one of the most developed networks of bicycle paths, which is approximately 30 km and consists of 8 main routes. Guided tours available. Maps are available at tourist offices and online.

Rentals can be made in the following locations:

• Station Avenue, near Walter Square;
• main square Gris.

The service is available from April 4 to October 31 from 07.30 to 20.00 (in October until 19.00) and is cheap: 1 euro for 6 hours, 2 euros for more than 6 hours. Deposit 10 euros.

Bicycles can be rented all year round from the Bolzano Tourist Office for 5 euros per day.

There are special road signs to help the city cyclist. Many large tables are located in several parts of the city. On cycle path 1, after crossing the road to the River Talfer on the way to the city center, there is a spreadsheet showing the number of cyclists passing. The city's website has a map that can be helpful for finding specific locations.

Buses

In Bolzano there are 17 bus lines (usually from 9.00 to 18.00), three of which also operate at night (bus lines 153 - traveling from daytime lines 1, 5 and 3, plus 2 and 10A) from 9.00 to 01.00. Buses run very frequently - you won't have to wait more than 10 - 15 minutes for the next bus. They always arrive on time.

Put a stamp on your ticket at the beginning of your trip (there are special green machines on buses - yellow machines on new buses). You will also need to get a stamp if you buy a ticket at the ticket office. You will have to buy a new ticket if you stop somewhere along the way and more than 45 minutes have passed since you purchased your first ticket (only if you bought one ticket or your Value Card has expired). Payment is your responsibility, but inspectors sometimes check tickets. If you do not have a ticket, you will have to pay a fine of 25 euros (plus the fare you were required to pay). All timetables and maps of bus lines can be found free of charge at tourist offices or at the bus station.

All city bus stops are made according to passenger requirements (except for final stops). That is, if you want to get off, press the red button (on some buses it is blue), and if you want to get on the bus, you have to wave your hand. Especially if you are alone at a bus stop or in the Southern District (fair district) at night, you need to signal the driver very well and in advance.

Trains

Bolzano also has two small urban railway stations (South Bolzano-Fair District and Sigmundskron-Ponte Adige). Here you can use the "Value Card". A one-way trip from Central Station to Bolzano's southern fair district costs 1.50 euros (0.65 euros with a card).

You will need to stamp your ticket at the station entrance using a green stamping machine.

Cable car

Bolzano is connected to three mountain villages around the city by three cable cars. If you want to visit Ritten/Renon or San Genesio, you can use your card: a ticket to Ritten costs 2.50 euros (2.28 with a card), to San Genesio - 2 euros (1.90). Ritten also has a tram that takes you from Oberbosen to the cable car to Klobenstein. A one-way ticket will cost ( cable car+ tram) 5 euros (3.90 with card).

If you want to get to Colern-Kolle, you must buy an additional ticket. Trips take place every 30 minutes from 08.00 to 19.00 in winter and from 08.00 to 19.30 in summer, with breaks from 12.00 to 13.30 in winter and from 12.00 to 13.00 in summer.

Transport rental

There is no point in driving around the city: the public transport system will be more than sufficient for traveling within Bolzano. During rush hours the traffic is heavy. However, the main streets for automobile traffic are along the Eisack river in the south, the Drusus road from the west to the center, the Avenue of Italy, the Avenue of Liberty and the Calle de Rome in the new city.

Driving in the historic center is prohibited and the city center is prohibited for EURO 0 cars. During the winter (November to March), EURO 0 cars are prohibited throughout the city to prevent air pollution. In cases of high concentrations of pollutants on the streets, EURO 1 vehicles are also prohibited. The city website has a map of the relevant areas and other information (in German and Italian).

Car rental office

There are both international rental companies and local ones in the city. Prices for your dates can be found at. The average rental price per day is around 60 euros for the cheapest car.

There are many paid car parks in the city, and car parks for people with disabilities have special markings. However, it is important to remember that in Bolzano, parking on roads with white stripes is ONLY FOR RESIDENTS of this area with special permission. Everyone else can park their cars there for free only from 13.00 on Saturday until 08.00 on Monday morning. Tariffs for indoor parking are about 1 euro per hour. If you are coming from nearby areas, it is better to park on the outskirts, such as on the booking sites street! Don't overpay. This !

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(Bolzano) is located in a natural depression (265 m in diameter), covered with vineyards. Palm trees, cypresses and olives grow here thanks to the mild climate. Along the edges of the city, in contrast to the typical Mediterranean vegetation, mountain peaks rise. Often snow-covered Dolomite Catinaccio(Dolomiti dei Catinaccio), Rosengarten(Rosengarten), where, according to German legends, the dwarven king Laurino lives.

Bolzano Valley was inhabited thousands of years ago. In the 12-13th century. a city was built here, which remained unchanged until the 19th century. Then the city turned into a famous tourist center with the main attraction - Gris quarter(quartiere di Gries), which has gained fame as a climate station. Today it attracts thousands of tourists. One of the famous ones is a human mummy, mined in the ice and stored in the archaeological museum. Also notable are fairs, seven museums and four castles.

There is no exact data on the development of the city until the 12-13th century, when it was surrounded by stone walls. However, in this territory back in the 15th century. BC was a small road station of the Roman Empire. In the 11th century the territory came into the possession of the bishops of Trento, who founded the first settlement here on the site of the real Portici street (Via dei Portici). In the intervals between wars, such architectural monuments were erected as Cathedral and Dominican Church. Being at the crossroads of trade routes, the city became important shopping center(in the Middle Ages, up to four fairs a year were held here).

Walter Square, opened in the 19th century. and named after the great medieval German poet is the center of the city. It is overlooked by the Gothic façade of the Cathedral (14th-15th century) with its characteristic peaked roof, Romanesque gates, a round window in the shape of a rose and a fresco of the Madonna and Child (1475). As well as a beautiful relief in the late Gothic style, a monumental high altar made of solid marble (1710-20), a crucifix from the 14th century, a baroque chapel and frescoes by Carl Henrici (1771). The Dominican Church nearby is also Gothic, partially reconstructed after the bombing of the Second World War, decorated inside with frescoes by Friedrich Packer (1496).

On Piazza delle Erbe(Piazza delle Erbe) there is a fruit and vegetable market. And at the intersection with Portice street - Neptune fountain(1745) and the former Hotel of the Sun (Albergo del Sole). Goethe, Herder and Emperor Giuseppe II stayed here. If you turn onto Franciscan Street, you can visit Franciscan Church, also in the Gothic style. Or the 13th century monastery, Via Streiter, named after a 19th century mayor, Via Bottai - a typical historical street with restaurants and souvenir shops, and Museum of Natural Sciences of Alto Adige(Museo di Scienze Naturali dell'Alto Adige).

The most recognizable and visited street in the city is Portice street, which to this day has not lost its trading function. The houses on it are from the 15th-18th centuries, it is worth paying attention to Trade Palace(Palazzo Mercantile). An old pharmacy - a small museum of oils, balms, infusions and essences, a shop Alto Adige Craftsmen's Cooperative. Almost as old

Grano Square(Piazza del Grano), where there used to be a grain market, and now there is a picturesque House of Libra(Casa della Pesa) 17th century. Palaces of the urban bourgeoisie of the 18th century. located on the street and square of Mostra (Via e Piazza della Mostra): Palace Campfranco(Palazzo Campfranco) Mentz(Menz), Pok(Pock). To get acquainted with the history, archaeology, ethnography and art of the province, you need to go to State Museum.

If you pass Talvera Bridge(Ponte Talvera) and Victory Square(Piazza della Vittoria) you can reach the Victory Monument, dating back to the era of fascism.