Todo Südtirol

How to reach Bressanone

Activities:
– Acquarena

Attractions:
– Bressanone Cathedral
– Imperial Palace
– The Museum of Pharmacy

Art, culture and history play and important role in the historic city centre of Bressanone. The South Tyrolean town is over 1,000 years old; it is the oldest in Tyrol and was often a stopover for Emperors on their travels. It later became a splendid cathedral town. Elephant Soliman had a two week rest in Bressanone on his journey to Vienna in 1552.

Today Bressanone’s history centre offers an interesting mix of joie-de-vivre and reflection. The unique cathedral square, the many listed sacred buildings, the large-scale medieval historic centre, the arcades and the narrow streets framed by merlons, museum treasures, craft tradition and archaeological exhibits wait to be discovered. Modern cafés and excellent restaurants, attractive shops and entertaining events invite you. Bressanone – twice as varied.

History:
As early as 10,000 years ago human beings lived in the Bressanone basin. The first settlements date back to the Neolithic period. The “Pressena” recorded in a deed in 828 AD probably refers to Bressanone. In 901 AD Bressanone is recorded as “Meierhof Prihsna” in a Donation of Carolingian Louis IV to Bishop Zacharia of Sabiona. With the construction of the Cathedral, parish and bishop’s palace the settlement slowly grew to become a city. In 1150 it was surrounded with walls. For centuries Bressanone was seat of Prince Bishops with an influence far beyond its borders, acting as a bridge between Southern Germany and Upper Italy. Although the Renaissance left important marks on Bressanone, the city and its architecture are especially characterized by the Baroque period: The Cathedral was re designed and the Imperial Palace of Bressanone, the domicile and administrative office of the bishop, was developed to become a representative palace.
After the construction of the Brenner railway in 1867 Bressanone became a spa town in the South of Tyrol. During the First World War the garrison and hospital city of Bressanone experienced hard times. With the treaty of Saint Germain Bressanone and all of South Tyrol became part of the Kingdom of Italy. Fascism and the Second World War brought more desperate suffering to the city, which only improved after 1945. Although in 1964 the seat of the bishop was moved from Bressanone to Bolzano the city remained the main centre for the Catholic population of South Tyrol.
Today Bressanone is again the economic centre of Valle Isarco and the third largest city in South Tyrol with a very attractive historic centre.

Shopping:
There are many special shops in the arcades, the moat and the winding alleys in Bressanone as well as in the centres of the holiday villages. Shopping in the owner-run small shops and boutiques becomes a delightful journey of discovery! With sophisticated fashion and typical crafts – twice as varied.
The shops in Bressanone are mostly open from Monday to Friday from 9am to 1pm and from 2:30 to 7pm, Saturday from 9am to 6pm.
Here is a list of companies supporting tourism in Bressanone!

Food and Drink:
Love at first bite! Let the restaurants and food and drink outlets in Bressanone treat you to culinary delights, and discover the delicious symbiosis of Alpine and Mediterranean. Valle Isarco and in particular Bressanone are known as the Mecca for connoisseurs in the Alps.

Contact:
Bressanone Tourism Association
Viale Ratisbona 9
39042 Bressanone
+39 0472-275252

How to reach Lasa

Attractions:
– Church of St. Sisinio
– Church of Maria Lourdes

About five kilometers from Silandro/Schlanders lies Lasa/Laas with his quiet historic town center. The apse of the parish church from the 12th century is a particular highlight of the village tour. It was created out of white marble, which is quarried above the village. Lasa owes its nickname, the marble village, to the white gold and boasts a reputation far beyond its country’s borders as well.

But guests can look forward not only to special cultural places, but also natural sites, because Lasa is not only known for its marble. As the cold pole at the foot of the high Ortler massif, it is also ideal for growing produce. Organic products from Lasa, like apricots, apples and sauerkraut, enjoy an excellent reputation. Amidst the idyllic natural landscape, the “Marble and Apricots” festival takes place every year.

Art & Culture:
As a diverse country of contrasts, the Venosta Valley was an important gateway valley on the Adige River since Roman times and has been settled since prehistoric times. The valley was not only a connecting route over the Alps, but also a center of marble quarrying. Additionally, the Venosta Valley was rarely the scene of armed conflict. Thus, valuable monuments remain standing to this day.

In the capital and cultural center of Silandro/Schlanders and in the marble and artists’ village of Lasa/Lasa, there are a lot of attractions including castles and churches, frescoes and works of art from all eras. Early Romanesque churches along the ancient trade route Via Claudia Augusta connect at the foot of the high alpine scenery of the Stelvio National Park, forming a unique cultural landscape. Between traditions and everyday customs and culture, the Venosta Valley today also brings forth young creative artists and architects.

Taste & Enjoy:
Nature, culture and unadulterated enjoyment – this is the hallmark of Venosta Valley. Agriculture continues to play a major role today in the valley of connoisseurs. Time goes by differently here – the rhythm of daily life, work, and regional cuisine are adapted to the climate and the seasons.

Sun, wind and little precipitation characterize the valley. This excellent microclimate helps bear sweet fruit on the farms. Venosta Valley is today home to high quality produce. Here you will find old fruit varieties such as the Venosta Valley apricot or Palabirne (pear), and cabbage products – specialities, which are still sold direct from the farm and in farmers markets. Additionally, fields of grain, fruit and vegetable planations, and vineyards at altitudes up to 1000 m above sea level can be found here.

Shopping:
Apples, apricots, cabbage and marble: The Silandro and Lasa holiday area in the Venosta Valley is known for its regional delicacies and the purest marble in the world. The variety of Italian fashion boutiques, shoe stores and sportswear stores make the area the shopping center of the Venosta Valley culture region.

In our shopping guide you will find a list of shops, service providers and craftsmen in the Silandro and Lasa holiday area. Ideal for your holiday shopping and the perfect holiday gift for the loved ones at home.