Caldaro sulla strada del vino
Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino: a historic market town
Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino, also known as "Kaltern an der Weinstraße" in German, is a municipality of 8092 inhabitants located in the autonomous province of Bolzano, about 15 km away from Bolzano. This municipality has also been a market town since 1657, demonstrating its importance since the early Middle Ages.
The physical geography of Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino
Located in Oltradige, south of Appiano sulla Strada del Vino and north of Termeno sulla Strada del Vino, this municipality is located at the foot of the Mendola mountain range, next to the Monticolo forest. But the main characteristic of the territory of Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino is certainly the Lake of Caldaro, one of the poles of beach tourism in Trentino-Alto Adige.
The Lake of Caldaro: a true tourist attraction
The Lake of Caldaro is a magnificent tourist attraction thanks to its winds and the possibility of practicing sports such as sailing and surfing. The lake is also the largest body of water in the autonomous province of Bolzano and can reach a maximum depth of about 6 meters. During the winter, it becomes a fabulous place for ice skating.
The origin of the name Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino
The name Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino probably derives from the Latin word "caldaria", which means "boiler". The toponym was first attested in the so-called Vigilius letter of the 9th century, and since 1964, the name of the municipality was changed by adding the specification "sulla Strada del Vino", together with other towns in Alto Adige.
The history of Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino
The historical center of Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino presents an architectural style typical of Oltradige, a mixture of Northern European Gothic and Southern Renaissance. The noble residences of the 17th century were built in this architectural style, and are now protected as historic monuments. To document the importance of the village since the early Middle Ages, in 1439 the existence of its own surface right of Caldaro and Termeno was attested, as "usus et consuetudo terre Caldary et cappelle Trameni". In Caldaro, moreover, there are the offices of the cadastral table system and of the cadastre.
The monuments and places of interest in Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino
Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino is a well-known locality for its religious architecture, such as the Church of Santa Maria Assunta (Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino), dating back to the 18th century and equipped with an imposing Gothic bell tower, 72.5 meters high, or the ruins of the Basilica of San Pietro, reachable through the path of peace that crosses the Rastenbachklamm gorge. But besides the beauty of the churches, Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino offers a series of military architectures such as the former castle of Rottenburg, included in the Capuchin convent in the homonymous square, the ruins of Castelchiaro, and the remains of Castel Varco.
The new shooting range in Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino
In an agreement with the province of Bolzano, a new shooting range will be built at the municipal border of Caldaro and Vadena on the 16-hectare area of the "Tettoni" barracks, replacing the previous one at the San Maurizio hospital in Bolzano.
In summary, Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino presents itself as a municipality rich in history, culture, and natural attractions, offering visitors an unforgettable experience.
