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Ãœberetsch
The Ãœberetsch (german: Ãœberetsch; it, Oltradige) is a hilly section of the Etschtal in South Tyrol, northern Italy. It lies south-west of Bolzano and is a known tourist destination, famous for its wines, castles and lakes ( Kalterer See, Montiggler Seen The Montiggler Seen are two lakes in the municipality of Eppan in South Tyrol, Italy. External links References Environment agency of South Tyrol{{in lang, de, it Lakes of South Tyrol ...). The municipalities of the Ãœberetsch are Kaltern and Eppan. See also * Ãœberetsch-Unterland * South Tyrolean Unterland * Ãœberetsch Railway {{DEFAULTSORT:Uberetsch Geography of South Tyrol Italian wine Nonsberg Group ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ãœberetsch-Unterland
Ãœberetsch-Unterland ( it, Oltradige-Bassa Atesina ; german: Ãœberetsch-Unterland) is a district ( it, comprensorio; german: Bezirksgemeinschaft) in the southern part of the Italian province of South Tyrol. It comprises the valley of the Adige river from Bolzano in the north to Salorno in the south. Overview The hilly Ãœberetsch region, i.e. the municipal areas of Eppan and Kaltern, forms the northwestern part of the district, while the larger Unterland stretches down the Adige to the border with the Trentino province. The district also comprises the municipalities of Andrian and Terlan north of Ãœberetsch. During the premodern period, the whole area was, ecclesiastically speaking, part of the diocese of Trent forming its so-called ''Deutscher Anteil'' due to the predominantly German-speaking population. Main economic factors are viticulture Viticulture (from the Latin word for ''vine'') or winegrowing (wine growing) is the cultivation and harvesting of grapes. It is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ãœberetsch Railway
The Ãœberetsch Railway (german: Ãœberetscher Bahn; it, Transatesina) connected Bolzano with the Mendel Funicular. This line was part of a rail sightseeing tour around the Mendelpass. The tour was made up of five railway lines and was often used by tourists. Track Just after the station of Bolzano the track branched off from the Brennerbahn and ran along the Eisack river. The line crossed the Talfer river and after two small stations (Ponte Roma and Ponte Resia) the line became split: one track proceeded to Meran and further to the Vinschgerbahn and one track branched away leftwards toward the low mountain range plateau of Ãœberetsch. After a long bridge over the Adige river, the line got steeper and after two short tunnels reached the Ãœberetsch The Ãœberetsch (german: Ãœberetsch; it, Oltradige) is a hilly section of the Etschtal in South Tyrol, northern Italy. It lies south-west of Bolzano and is a known tourist destination, famous for its wines, castles and lakes ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Tyrol
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South Tyrolean Unterland
The South Tyrolean Unterland (german: Südtiroler Unterland) or Bozen Unterland (''Bozner Unterland''; it, Bassa Atesina) is a section of the Etschtal valley stretching from the regional capital Bolzano (Bozen) down the Adige (Etsch) river to Tramin and Salorno (Salurn). The area is known for its history, particularly regarding Rhaetic, Roman, and Germanic archaeological sites; its bilingualism (German and Italian), and its viticulture; the Gewürztraminer grape originated here. The region should not be confused with the Tyrolean Unterland in the Austrian state of Tyrol. Geography The Adige valley between the Fiemme Mountains in the east and the Nonsberg Group in the west is part of an important north-south transport route, traversed by the Brenner Autobahn ( Autostrada A22, part of the European route E45) and the Brenner Railway line from Innsbruck to Verona. The South Tyrolean Unterland comprises the valley municipalities of Auer, Bronzolo, Kurtatsch, Kurtinig, Laiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Etschtal
The Etschtal, it, Val d'Adige or Valle dell'Adige, italic=no, is the name given to that part of alpine valley of the Adige in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, which stretches from Merano to Bolzano and from Salorno to Rovereto. South of Rovereto, the valley's name changes to Vallagarina, but Val d'Adige is often used to define the whole river valley, up to its entrance into the Padan Plain The Po Valley, Po Plain, Plain of the Po, or Padan Plain ( it, Pianura Padana , or ''Val Padana'') is a major geographical feature of Northern Italy. It extends approximately in an east-west direction, with an area of including its Venetic ex .... The valley separates: at the top, the Alps (to the West) from the Dolomites (to the East); at the bottom the Pre-Alps and Lake Garda (to the West) from the Venetian pre-Alps (to the East). Images ReferencesAlpenverein South Tyrol {{Authority control Valleys of South Tyrol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italy
Italy ( it, Italia ), officially the Italian Republic, ) or the Republic of Italy, is a country in Southern Europe. It is located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, and its territory largely coincides with the homonymous geographical region. Italy is also considered part of Western Europe, and shares land borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia and the enclaved microstates of Vatican City and San Marino. It has a territorial exclave in Switzerland, Campione. Italy covers an area of , with a population of over 60 million. It is the third-most populous member state of the European Union, the sixth-most populous country in Europe, and the tenth-largest country in the continent by land area. Italy's capital and largest city is Rome. Italy was the native place of many civilizations such as the Italic peoples and the Etruscans, while due to its central geographic location in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean, the country has also historically b ... [...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 dev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalterer See
Lake Kaltern ( it, Lago di Caldaro; german: Kalterer See) is a lake in the municipality of Kaltern in South Tyrol, Italy Italy ( it, Italia ), officially the Italian Republic, ) or the Republic of Italy, is a country in Southern Europe. It is located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, and its territory largely coincides with the homonymous geographical .... References Civic Network of South Tyrol External links {{Authority control Lakes of South Tyrol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montiggler Seen
The Montiggler Seen are two lakes in the municipality of Eppan in South Tyrol, Italy. External links References Environment agency of South Tyrol{{in lang, de, it Lakes of South Tyrol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaltern An Der Weinstraße
Kaltern an der Weinstraße (; it, Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino ), often abbreviated to ''Kaltern'' or ''Caldaro'', is a municipality in South Tyrol in northern Italy. It is about southwest of the city of Bolzano. Geography As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 7,592 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. It is famous for its lake, the Kalterer See, and wine (''Kalterersee Auslese'' or ''Lago di Caldaro scelto''). The cuisine combines Italian and Tyrolean styles. The nearby Dolomites area is known for its hiking and climbing routes. Kaltern borders the following municipalities: Eppan, Neumarkt, Tramin, Vadena, Amblar, Cavareno, Ruffrè-Mendola, and Sarnonico (the last four municipalities belong to the Trentino). Frazioni The municipality of Kaltern contains the ''frazioni'' (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Altenburg (Castelvecchio), Oberplanitzing (Pianizza di Sopra), Unterplanitzing (Pianizza di S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eppan An Der Weinstraße
Eppan an der Weinstraße (; it, Appiano sulla Strada del Vino ), often abbreviated to Eppan or Appiano, is a ''comune'' (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about southwest of the city of Bolzano. Geography As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 14,226 and an area of . Eppan borders the following municipalities: Andrian, Bolzano, Kaltern, Nals, Terlan, Unsere Liebe Frau im Walde-St. Felix, Vadena, Cavareno, Fondo, Malosco, Sarnonico, and Ronzone. Frazioni The municipality of Eppan contains the ''frazioni'' (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Frangart (Frangarto), Girlan (Cornaiano), Missian (Missiano), Montiggl (Monticolo), Perdonig (Predonico), St. Michael (San Michele), St. Pauls (San Paolo), Unterrain (Riva di Sotto). History Coat-of-arms The emblem represents the coat-of-arms of the farm ''Hocheppan'' owned by the Lords of ''Eppan'' since the 9th century. In the left side it is depicted half star with eight rays and the crescent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
