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Welcome to Bolzano!
Hello everyone! Today I will talk to you about Bolzano, an Italian city located in Trentino-Alto Adige. Bolzano is the capital of the autonomous province of Bolzano and has a population of approximately 106,156 inhabitants.
Physical geography
Territory
Bolzano's territory is beautiful and varied. The city is located in the basin formed by the junction of the valleys of Val d'Isarco, Sarentino, and Adige, at an altitude of 265 m. Bolzano is bordered to the west by the Mendola mountain range, to the northwest by the Salto plateau, to the northeast by a smaller peak of Renon called Monte Tondo, and to the southeast by Monte Pozza.
From the city, the Catinaccio group with its characteristic Vajolet Towers can be admired. Additionally, the city is crossed by the Talvera stream which flows into the Isarco River, which in turn flows into the Adige a few kilometers south of the city. The historic center of the city is located within the triangle delimited by Talvera stream, Isarco river, and Monte Tondo.
Climate
The city's climate is subcontinental, with winter lows below freezing and summer highs above 35°C. Precipitation is not abundant, but it is distributed with a maximum in summer and a minimum in winter. Areas of the municipal territory located at higher altitudes are instead characterized by an alpine climate.
Population
The population of Bolzano is very heterogeneous: according to the General Census of Population and Housing, 73.30% speak Italian, 25.02% German, and 0.68% Ladin. The Bolzano agglomeration, which also includes the municipalities of Appiano sulla Strada del Vino, Bronzolo, Cornedo all'Isarco, Laives, Ora, San Genesio Atesino, Terlano, and Vadena, has 167,912 inhabitants.
Curiosities about the city
- The Italian name Bolzano derives from the ancient form Bauzanum, which in Latin means "place of rest."
- South Tyrolean dialect is also spoken in Bolzano.
- Bolzano is famous for its Christmas market, which is considered the oldest in the world.
- The city hosts the Archaeological Museum of South Tyrol, which contains the remains of the famous Ice Man.
- Bolzano was the birthplace of the famous composer Gustav Mahler.
Conclusions
Bolzano is a truly interesting and varied city, with a very heterogeneous population. Its territory offers natural beauty and unique landscapes, as well as a very rich history and culture. If you haven't visited it yet, I recommend you do so as soon as possible!
