A turbulent history of disputes between Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, with interference from the Nazis during the second war, transformed this area into a multicultural and bilingual reality.
Although formally Italian, the city has many Germanic characteristics, including some organizational aspects.
Highlights in Bolzano:
Walter square, the cathedral, and via del Portici with its many shops.
Visiting Bolzano
Bozen First the strange sensation of nothing looking like Italian, more like Germany or Switzerland. ​Then our local friend's explanation ... Read More
    
    
 
 
   
    
    
    
    
    
  
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