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Bolzano Cathedral in Walther Square

Christmas market in Bolzano with lights and decorations in Walther Square

Narrow street in Bolzano

View of the city of Bolzano

Bolzano is the capital city of the province of South Tyrol, in Trentino Alto Adige region, in northern Italy. Its medieval city centre, Gothic and Romanesque churches and bilingual signage give it the flavour of a city at the crossroads of Italian and Austrian cultures. This and its natural and cultural attractions make it a popular tourist destination.

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Ortisei with view of Cappella di San Antonio

Why You Should Carve Out Time for Ortisei, in Winter or Well Beyond

With its local woodcarving crafts, rustic alpine foods, cozy chalets and postcard-like town squares, Ortisei is a dreamy destination village — whether ski season is ramping up or tapering off.

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5 Spectacular Italian Canyons and How to Visit Them

Italian canyons are often outshone by coasts and cities, or wrongly dismissed as too tough to reach. But these natural wonders are easier to explore than you’d think, and well worth seeking out.

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Rifugio Altissimo Damiano Chiesa in the snow

Hiking in Trentino-Alto Adige? Lunch at a Rifugio is a Must

If you hike in Trentino-Alto Adige and don't stop at a rifugio, did the hike really happen? To each their own, but we're in the firm "no" camp.

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The chalet is right next to the Spinale cable car

Chalet del Sogno: Rustic-Luxe Comforts and Big Mountain Experiences

This all-suites hotel in Madonna di Campiglio balances cozy mountain comfort with five-star services and extras.

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The Balconies of Italy: 6 Foothill Towns You Should Get to Know

Often overlooked in favor of hilltop towns and seaside villages, Italy’s foothill towns spill down the lower slopes of some of the country’s most dramatic mountain ranges, offering sweeping vistas.

What you can't miss in Trentino Alto Adige

Where is Bolzano - Bozen

Best places to stay in Trentino Alto Adige

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Pineta Naturalmente Hotels

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Preidlhof Hotel & Spa

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Recipes From Trentino Alto Adige

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Torta di Grano Saraceno: Buckwheat Jam Cake

Made with earthy buckwheat flour plus almond or hazelnut flour, this cake is perfect when topped (or even filled) with a tart jam, like red currant.

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"Speckled" Bread from Trentino-Alto Adige

‘Pane con Speck Alto Adige PGI’ is pure savory bliss that can be served a number of ways.

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Strudel di Mele di Livia: Livia’s Apple Strudel

Strudel is a northern Italian specialty, and there are many variations throughout Trentino Alto Adige, which borders Austria, and Friuli Venezia Giulia, which borders Croatia and Slovenia

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