Brixen (Brixen ., and Bressanone on ital .) is one of the oldest cities in the Italian province of Bolzano-South Tyrol, part of the autonomous region of Trentino-Alto Adige . Accurately settling in the Isarco valley, Brixen is surrounded by fruit orchards and vineyards, and is considered a "pearl" of Tyrolean architecture .The city has a glorious past and a quiet tranquil present . From 1027 to 1803 Brixen was the center of a large church principality, and his prince bishops ruled over much of South Tyrol . Impressive monuments of that period today dominate the architecture of the city - this is the cathedral and the bishop's palace . Softened paints pointed light brown houses and narrow cobblestone streets .
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How to get there
Brixen is located in the alpine valley among the peaks of the Southern Alps at the confluence of the Ayzak and Rinz rivers, only 40 km north of the city of Bolzano and 45 km south of the Brenner Pass - the border zone between Austrian land Tyrol and the Italian province of South Tyrol . The nearest airports are in Bolzano, Milan, Verona . Brixen has its own station, owned by Brenner the railway connecting Innsbruck and Verona and passing through the valley of Whippal and Brenner Perek This shaft . come about 18 Denbigh trains of Bolzano (travel time 30 minutes) and every hour - from Trento train (journey 1 hour 15 minutes) .
Buses STI depart from railway the train station in Bolzano (on the way 1 hour) and the nearest villages, including to Sant Andrea (an excellent place for skiing, trekking and nature walks, en route 20 minutes). In addition, two buses a day leave for Cortina d'Ampczzo (2, 5 hours, transfer to Dobbiaco).
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A bit of history
First the mention of the city dates back to 901. Upon completion of the construction of the cathedral in 992, Bishops of the Roman municipality of Sabion moved to Brixen, which served as the beginning of the founding of the Brixen episcopate, which in 1179 became an independent principality. In 1803, as a result of secularization, Brixen became part of the Austrian Empire, and only in 1919, according to the terms of the Saint Germain Treaty, was transferred to Italy and became known as Bressanone (although most residents and tourists persistently call him Brixen).
There are not many hotels in the city, they are mostly boarding houses and "treshki". You can stay in the surroundings of Brixen - it's picturesque and closer to the ski slopes.
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Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Brixen
The greatest interest in Brixen represents the Cathedral, designed in the 10th century, and twice rebuilt: in the 13th century and in 1745-1754. in the Baroque style. In the cathedral Paul Paul Trogre's fresco "Adoration of the Lamb" adorning the ceiling of the nave is remarkable.
In addition to the cathedral, it is worth noting the palace of the bishop (Hofburg), made in the 13th century in the Renaissance style, considered one of the largest palaces in South Tyrol. Currently, the palace houses a museum where you can see creches of Christ, created by the order of Bishop Charles Franz Lodron, with 5 thousand figures. Also noteworthy is the church of Saint Michael, whose construction dates back to the 11th century. The church was rebuilt in the 15th century, and now it is adorned with gothic choirs and a belfry.
Brixen is worth a visit to a pharmaceutical museum located in an old pharmacy building that was opened in 1787 by the Pir family. In the restored museum halls, it is possible to trace the stages of the development of the pharmaceutical industry, including the evolution of medicines, over the centuries.
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The castles of Rodengo and Tasso are located not far from Brixen. Castle of Rodengo (Castello di Rodengo) was built in the 12th century and is considered one of the largest in the province of South Tyrol. Around 1500 the castle was restored and extended by the family of Wolkenstein, whose descendants are still its owners. The frescoes found in 1972 and depicting the legend of Iveyan, the hero of the medieval novel, knight of the Round Table of King Arthur, are of greatest interest in the castle.
Castel Tasso is located in the Aisak Valley and is famous for its "Green Hall" paintings in the Gothic style and a collection of armor. The castle also features a bathroom, kitchen and sleeping rooms made in medieval style.
- Visit Novachella Abbey (12th century) - now one of the largest and most significant monasteries in northern Italy , where for a long time they produce first-class wine, honey and medicinal herbs. Address: Via Abbazia, entrance 6 EUR
- When you are in the city from September 30 to October 2, be sure to look at the area in front of the Duomo: these days there is the Festival of Bread and Strudels. What to do: learn to distinguish the Pusterian bretl from the Winshgarsky Paarl, and also try the dumplings from rye bread with cheese sauce and similar to the chebureks with potatoes tirtlans.
- Visit the soldiers' cemetery during the First and Second World Wars, where Russian prisoners of war are buried . Very quiet, atmospheric place, where you can abandon the daily bustle and indulge in a lyrical mood. Address: vicolo Sant'Elisabetta.
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