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Bolzano Travel Guide: 355 reviews and 548 photos

Bolzano, Italy

Bolzano is located in northern Italy near the Austrian border. This cheerful mountainous city offers a taste of life of a small Italian city. What is also unique about Bolzano is that many people here speak both Italian and German. So if you speak German, you're in luck. Don't be surprised to find many German or Austrian restaurants in the city along with a typical beer garden. This lively city is filled with many tourists who visit the nearby castles, the city's churches, museums (one of which is home to the famous Otzi Ice Man), and plazas. Touring the streets of Bolzano is exciting enough, and don't miss the fresh fruits in the fruit market area.

Enjoy Bolzano!

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In a nutshell:An Italian city whose people speak German...

Last visit to Bolzano: Jul 2003
Intro Updated Aug 13, 2003
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Reviews (7)

Unique Buildings in Bolzano Favorites (1)

The buildings and houses in Bolzano look very unique in that they don't really look Italian. They look more like... more travel advice

Duomo in Bolzano Things to Do (2)

The Duomo (or cathedral) in Bolzano's city center is fairly large in size. Its structure was built in 1295 in Romanesque... more travel advice

Fresh fruits and vegetables Shopping (1)

If you like fresh fruits and vegetables, a special area in Bolzano is dedicated to just that. The fruit market area... more travel advice

A local playing music at Piazza Walther - Bolzano

Music at Piazza Walther Local Customs (1)

You will be treated to some non-Italian music at Piazza Walther played by the locals. These musicians will entertain you... more travel advice

Transportation (1)
Train Station

Restaurants (1)
Yummy German food near the train station

Comments (5)

MilanSLO Jun 26, 2005 at 9:29 AM Report Abuse

You wrote : "unique about Bolzano is that many people here speak both Italian and German". You dont know that in Bolzano live austrian minority ?
Henkster Oct 23, 2004 at 8:31 AM Report Abuse

beautiful town, very popular with retired Germans :)
herzog63 Jan 14, 2004 at 7:07 AM Report Abuse

Seeing the "Ice Man" would be quite interesting! Seems like a wonderful area!
alza Aug 13, 2003 at 7:26 PM Report Abuse

I'd like to see Bolzano. Tks. Made me laugh thinking of "throwing change" at a musician -- ouch! :-)))
sandysmith Aug 6, 2003 at 12:04 AM Report Abuse

you take excellent pics