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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 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 ... 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. Societ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vahrn Pfarrkirche St
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 Ladin may refer to: * Ladin language, a language in northern Italy, often classified as a Rhaeto-Romance language *Ladin people, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neustift Abbey
Neustift Abbey, or Novacella Abbey, (german: Kloster Neustift; it, Abbazia di Novacella) is an Augustinian abbey in the municipality of Vahrn in the northern Italian province of South Tyrol. It was elevated to the status of a basilica in May 1956 and received the honorific of a basilica minor by Pope Pius XII. History The history of the monastery dates back to 1140s, when Blessed Hartman was appointed head of the bishopric of Brixen. A 45-minute drive west of the abbey is the Brenner Pass, one of the principal passes through the Alps. For thousands of years, its low altitude and relatively temperate weather have provided a route connecting Germanic Europe to Italy via the Eisack river valley. During the Holy Roman Empire, the road crossed the Brenner Pass, allowing armies, merchants, and pilgrims to traverse the mountain range. By the 10th century, the settlement of ''Prihsna'', later known as Brixen, had sprung up, which became a stronghold of the Catholic Church. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Municipalities Of South Tyrol
The following is a list of municipalities (/) of the autonomous province of South Tyrol, Italy. South Tyrol is divided into 116 administrative subdivisions. Both German and Italian are official languages in this province. Some municipalities have a third official language, Ladin. The capital of the province is in bold. See also * List of municipalities of Italy * Prontuario dei nomi locali dell'Alto Adige The Prontuario dei nomi locali dell'Alto Adige (Italian for ''Reference Work of Place Names of Alto Adige'') is a list of Italianized toponyms for mostly German place names in South Tyrol (''Alto Adige'' in Italian) which was published in 1916 by ... * Municipalities of Trentino {{italy-stub ... [...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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarntal
Sarntal (; it, Sarentino ) is a valley and a ''comune'' (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about north of the city of Bolzano. The municipality comprises several towns and villages. The largest one, seat of the mayor and council, is ''Sarnthein''. Geography Sarntal borders the following municipalities: Hafling, Freienfeld, Klausen, South Tyrol, Klausen, Franzensfeste, Mölten, Ratschings, Ritten, Jenesien, St. Leonhard in Passeier, Schenna, Vahrn, Vöran and Villanders. The Durnholzer See is located in the municipal territory. The main river is the Talfer, which has its source at the ''Weißhorn'' mountain in the ''Pensertal''. History The village of Sarnthein was first mentioned in 1211. Coat of arms The emblem represents an or (heraldry), or deer’s head on Azure (heraldry), azure. The insignia looks like that of the various Lords who administered the territory since 1315, but since 1681 they were named Counts of Sarnthein (''Grafen von Sarnthein'') liv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feldthurns
Feldthurns (; it, Velturno ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy about northeast of Bolzano. Geography As of 30 January 2019, it had a population of 2,873 and an area of . Feldthurns borders Brixen, Klausen, Villnöß and Vahrn. Frazioni The municipality of Feldthurns contains the ''frazioni'' (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Garn (Caerne), Schnauders (Snodres), Schrambach (San Pietro Mezzomonte), Tschiffnon (Giovignano). History Coat-of-arms The emblem is party per fess: in the first part it's represented two embattled towers of gules, the second is checky of gules. It's the canting arms used in 1607 in the castle by the Bishops of Brixen and symbolize the German name of the municipality: towers (''Thurn'') over the fields (''Feld''). The emblem was granted in 1966. Notable residents Isotopic analysis of Ötzi the Iceman's tooth enamel suggests that he may have spent his childhood in present-day Feldthurns, circa 3275BCE. Society L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Klausen, South Tyrol
Klausen (; it, Chiusa ; Ladin: ''Tluses'' or ''Tlüses'') is a ''comune'' (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about northeast of the city of Bolzano. Geography As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 5,144 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. Klausen borders the following municipalities: Feldthurns, Lajen, Sarntal, Vahrn, Villanders and Villnöß. Frazioni The municipality of Klausen contains the ''frazioni'' (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Gufidaun (Gudon), Latzfons (Lazfons), and Verdings (Verdignes). History Klausen is first mentioned in 1027, in a document issued by emperor Conrad II, as ''Clausa sub Sabiona sita'', meaning chasm below the Säben Abbey. Coat-of-arms The emblem represents an argent dexter key on gules. The emblem was used as a seal from 1448, known from 1397 and granted in 1540 by Cardinal ''Bernhard von Cles'', Bishop of Brixen. Society Linguistic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franzensfeste
Franzensfeste (; it, Fortezza ) is a ''comune'' in South Tyrol in northern Italy. It is named after the large Franzensfeste Fortress erected from 1833 to 1838 and Franzensfeste station is also known as an important railway hub. Geography Franzensfeste is located in the southern Wipptal valley on the Eisack river, about south of Sterzing and north of Brixen. The settlement is situated on the western side of the valley, at the ''Sachsenklemme'' narrow where it is only a few hundred meters wide, along with the Brenner Railway line and the state road SS12 while the Autostrada A22 (Brenner Highway), running elevated on the same side, pass through the lake in its northern part entering a tunnel on the opposite side; the state road cross than the Eisack river nearby the railway station due north. The valley is confined by the Zillertal Alps in the northeast and the Sarntal Alps in the southwest, rising up to the Tagewaldhorn peak at . History Origin Franzensfeste was f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brixen
Brixen (, ; it, Bressanone ; lld, Porsenù or ) is a town in South Tyrol, northern Italy, located about north of Bolzano. Geography First mentioned in 901, Brixen is the third largest city and oldest town in the province, and the artistic and cultural capital of the valley. It is located at the confluence of the Eisack and Rienz rivers, north of Bolzano and south of the Brenner Pass, on the Italy-Austrian border. It is flanked on the eastern side by the Plose and Telegraph (Monte Telegrafo) mountains (2,504 m) and on the western side by the Königsanger (Monte Pascolo) (2,436 m) mountain. Brixen is especially known as a major skiing resort (the Plose). Other activities include hydroelectric power, orchards, and vineyards. ''Frazioni'' ''Frazioni'' / incorporated villages: Afers (Eores), Albeins (Albes), Elvas, Gereuth, Karnol, Klerant (Cleran), Kranebitt (Costa d'Elvas), Mahr (La Mara), Mairdorf, Mellaun (Meluno), Milland, Pairdorf (Perara), Pinzagen (Pinzago), Plab ... [...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 develop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Tyrol
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Frazione
A ''frazione'' (plural: ) is a type of subdivision of a ''comune'' (municipality) in Italy, often a small village or hamlet outside the main town. Most ''frazioni'' were created during the Fascist era (1922–1943) as a way to consolidate territorial subdivisions in the country. In the autonomous region of the Aosta Valley, a ''frazione'' is officially called an ''hameau'' in French. Description Typically the term ''frazioni'' applies to the villages surrounding the main town (''capoluogo'') of a ''comune''. Subdivision of a ''comune'' is optional; some ''comuni'' have no ''frazioni'', but others have several dozen. The ''comune'' usually has the same name of the ''capoluogo'', but not always, in which case it is called a ''comune sparso''. In practice, most ''frazioni'' are small villages or hamlets, occasionally just a clump of houses. Not every hamlet is classified as a ''frazione''; those that are not are often referred to as ''località'', for example, in the telephone boo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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