Walking along Bolzano, the alpine city rich in history and culture, you will breathe its fresh air, while enjoying both its historic atmosphere and modernity. The city’s points of interest include Duomo, dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta, which hides its origin by uniting three churches, one Paleochristian built in the 4th century BC, one medieval church built in the 8th century AD, and one church built in Romanesque style which dates back to the 11th century AD. Duomo’s final version dates to 1519 and follows Gothic style, with its imposing bell tower of 65 metres high that will brighten your visit thanks to the amazing chimes of its 25 bells. The Piazza delle Erbe is located in the center of the city, housing the famous market dedicated to the amazing fresh food products of Trentino Alto Adige, including fruits and vegetables, in addition to meat and wine. In the centre of the square, you can admire the Fontana del Nettuno, recognised as one of the 100 most beautiful fountains in Italy. Walking along the square, you will find Portici, the oldest street in the city that once housed ancient medieval stores, now replaced with lovely boutiques, restaurants and bars. If you love archaeology, you should not miss visiting the Museo Archeologico, with the main exhibition dedicated to the original discovery of Otzi 'The iceman', one of the most famous and important mummies in the world. You will also have the possibility to stay overnight in the Castello Firmiano, one of the oldest castles in Alto Adige. Inside the castle, you will find the brand new Museo MM FIRMIAM, where you will discover relics, paintings and natural finds, with mountains as its central theme, thanks to its founder, climber Reinhold Messner. If you love natural landscapes and breathtaking views, you can get on to the Cable car of Colle, considered to be the oldest in the world. You can admire the Dolomiti mountains while choosing the itinerary according to your preferences. Bolzano is the city that satisfies all tastes during all seasons: here, you can ski even in the summer, or you can enjoy walks in its valleys in spring.
