Appiano sulla strada del vino
Magrè sulla Strada del Vino: A small Bolzano municipality immersed in nature
Magrè sulla Strada del Vino is a municipality of 1272 inhabitants located in the autonomous province of Bolzano, in Trentino-Alto Adige. This Italian village is located in the Oltradige-Bassa Atesina district community. The territory is crossed by the Adige River and includes the Lake of Favogna, a natural oasis where you can relax and enjoy the view.
History and origin of the name
The toponym Margreid derives from Margrid or Margreit, German terms mentioned for the first time in 1292. In 1181, however, it was mentioned with the name of Margretum, but starting from 1215 it assumed the Italian name of Magrè. Until 1971, the municipality was called Magrè all'Adige/Margreid.
Magrè is officially mentioned for the first time in 1181, under the name of Margretum. In 1913 it came under the jurisdiction of Caldaro and then to the Neumarkt district court from the following January. Until the end of the First World War, it was part of the district of Bolzano.
Monuments and places of interest
The municipality of Magrè sulla Strada del Vino has two churches of great historical and artistic interest. The Church of Santa Geltrude, built in 1618, replaces the old parish church in Gothic style, which no longer offered sufficient space. The Church of San Leonardo, on the other hand, is located in the hamlet of Favogna di Sotto.
Society
The village of Magrè sulla Strada del Vino is characterized by a majority of German mother tongue. However, according to the 1900 census, about 24% of the population was Italian.
Infrastructure and transport
The municipality of Magrè sulla Strada del Vino is located along the Alto Adige Wine Road, a route that allows you to admire the suggestive natural landscapes of the territory. Next to it, there is the Oltradige cycle path, a cycle path that also reaches Verona.
For those arriving by train, there is the Magrè-Cortaccia station, which is part of the Brenner Railway. In addition, the territory is served by several bus lines.
Administration
The municipal administration is made up of the Mayor and the Municipal Council. The municipality is part of the Oltradige-Bassa Atesina district community and the autonomous province of Bolzano.
Conclusions
Magrè sulla Strada del Vino is a small municipality immersed in nature, which offers residents and tourists the opportunity to enjoy the natural and artistic treasures of the territory. The presence of the Alto Adige Wine Road and the Oltradige cycle path make this place ideal for those who love to move around in the open air and enjoy the surrounding landscape. If you have the opportunity, don't miss the chance to visit this wonderful location.
