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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Trentino Alto Adige | |
| Territory | South Tyrol | |
| Altitude | 523 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 51.29 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 5.220 (2015) | |
| Name inhabitants | Chiusani / Klausner | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0472 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 39043 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | Sant'Andrea (November 30) | |
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Closed is a city of Trentino Alto Adige.
To know
A city whose population is German-speaking for more than 90%, bears the Germanic name of Klausen. It is part of the most beautiful villages in Italy.
Geographical notes
Chiusa is located along the river Isarco and historically has been a customs center. It can boast the title of City along with seven other municipalities of theSouth Tyrol. It is located about thirty kilometers north of Bolzano and about ten south of Bressanone in the area of Valle Isarco.
Background
The municipal area, dominated by the monastery of Sabiona (German Säben), was already inhabited before Christ. Here, in fact, we find tombs from both the Nets and Germanic periods. Between 800 and 1000 Sabiona became an important bishopric, then moved to Bressanone, in the current diocese of Bolzano-Bressanone. The German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer stayed in Chiusa in 1494 to portray the city he greatly appreciated. His impressions are presumably fixed in the engraving Das große Glück.
The monastery of the cloistered nuns of Sabiona had an important influence on the city of Chiusa. Inside the convent of the Capuchin friars there is a statue depicting the warlike friar Joachim Haspinger, who fought together with Andreas Hofer to counter the Bavarian advance.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Chiusa was the home of many artists, especially from the Germany. The train, now canceled, of the railway departed from the Chiusa station Val Gardena.
In 2002, the German writer Andreas Maier dedicated his novel Klausen to Chiusa, which was also translated into English
How to orient yourself
Chiusa (Italy): full screen map.Neighborhoods
The city is essentially divided into two parts, to the left and to the right of the Brenner road: the High City and the Lower Town. Piazza Parrocchia and Piazza Tinne are the two open spaces of the historic center, crossed by the main street.
Modern expansion has occurred in the north, with the neighborhood Coasts above which there is the most valuable wine-growing area of the municipal area, being a very sunny slope.
The neighborhood with public facilities, schools, railway, cemetery etc. is Gries (Leitach) and is located across the river; Fraghes (Frag) is the southern area, beyond the Tinne stream, where the former Capuchin convent and many public structures such as the Civic Museum, the civic library, the kindergarten are located.
The towns of Gudon / Gufidaun, Lazfons / Latzfons and Verdignes-Pardello / Verdings-Pardell are also inhabited centers of its municipal territory.
How to get
By plane
- 1 Bolzano-Dolomites Airport (IATA: BZO) (6 km from the center of Bolzano), ☎ 39 0471 255 255, fax: 39 0471 255 202.
open to the public: 05: 30–23: 00; ticket office opening: 06: 00-19: 00; check-in for flights from Bolzano is only possible from 1 hour to a maximum of 20 minutes before departure. Small regional airport with scheduled flights to and from Lugano is Rome with Etihad Regional (by Darwin Air). At certain times of the year, the Lauda Air company connects the city with Vienna once a week. On the other hand, charter flights are more numerous. - 2 Verona Airport (Catullus), Boxes of Sommacampagna, ☎ 39 045 8095666, @[email protected].
- 3 Brescia Airport (D'Annunzio), Via Aeroporto 34, Montichiari (Connections with Brescia airport are guaranteed by public transport via the bus. The stop a Brescia city is located at the bus station (number 23), while that of the airport is at the front of the terminal. There are also connections to the city of Verona via bus / shuttle line 1), ☎ 39 045 8095666, @[email protected]. Charter only
open to the public: 05: 30–23: 00; ticket office opening: 06: 00-19: 00; check-in for flights from Bolzano is only possible from 1 hour to a maximum of 20 minutes before departure. Small regional airport with scheduled flights to and from By car
It has a motorway exit right on the Brenner A22 motorway.
It is crossed by the Brennero state road 12.
It has a motorway exit right on the Brenner A22 motorway.
It is crossed by the Brennero state road 12.On the train
By bus
Public bus transport services in South Tyrol are managed by SAD [1]
Public bus transport services in South Tyrol are managed by SAD How to get around
What see
- 1 High City. The tour of the city essentially involves the main street that crosses the town from the Upper Town to the Lower Town, La Casa Wegmacher and the fifteenth-century church of the Apostles are at the beginning of the artery. Going down you meet the late medieval Town Hall, the elementary school which is located in the old Leone d'Oro Hotel and the Bishop's House, which bears the heraldic coats of arms of ten bishops of Bressanone.
- Then two old refreshment places: The Walther von der Vogelweide hotel which stands out among the other buildings, a restaurant since 1867, was previously the seat of the civic duty; the former Albergo Agnello is mentioned as a refreshment point as early as 1460. The rectory, the old town hall (Casa del Cervo), the Court follow; characteristic of the buildings of the Upper Town is that of being narrow and long, for reasons of space, with the rear facing the river which creates a pleasant view.
- The street then widens into Piazza Parrocchia where the church of Sant'Andrea stands and where the old quarter ends.
- 2 Church of Sant'Andrea, Parish square. Built in the period from 1482 to 1498, it is of late Gothic inspiration; it was built on a previous Romanesque temple and is considered one of the finest examples of a South Tyrolean Gothic church.
- Gernstein Castle (Castel Tina) (in Lazfons). The castle is located in the Rio Tina valley along the road that connects Chiusa to Latzfons. It was built towards the end of the 12th century by Heinrich Garre (or Gerro, ministerial of Bressanone), from whom it took the name of Gerrenstein. The position of the castle has always been strategic, as it not only controlled the old road of the Isarco Valley, but was also placed to protect the copper mines in the area. After the extinction of the Garre family, it was given as a fief by the prince-bishop of Bressanone to the von Voitbergs. In 1356, however, they rebelled against their master and lost the castle after a siege led by the prince-bishop Matthäus an der Gassen. In 1389 it was then given as a pledge to the lords of Villandro.
- In 1550 the castle passed to the Heydorf counts, but after some time it lost its importance and at the end of the 16th century it fell into disrepair. In 1607 it became the property of Ludwig Lindner, chamber master of the Bishops of Bressanone, and his descendants who therefore assumed the noble predicate "von Gerrenstein". In 1880 the castle, now in ruins, was bought by the Prussian lieutenant general Friedrich von Gerstein-Hohenstein who rebuilt it with its current appearance in neo-Gothic style. He wanted a castle bearing the name of his family, even though in reality there was no relationship with the one who founded it. Since then he has been called Gernstein. In 1919 it was requisitioned by the Italian state as a German property and in 1970 it was resold to private individuals. It is not currently open to visitors.
- Hill of the friars (Paterbichl).
- 3 civic Museum (Stadtmuseum Klausen), Convent of the Capuchins, via Fraghes, 1,, ☎ 39 0472 846148, fax: 39 0472 846148, @[email protected].
(2014): € 4.00 adults; € 2.50 groups over 8 people, seniors (over 60 years) € 1.50 young people (8-18 years), students € 8.00 families Free children 0-7 years Free schoolchildren. only Gallery and Church of the Capuchins: € 2.50 adults, Kulturpass holders.. End of March - beginning of November: Tue - Sat 9.30am - 12pm / 3.30pm - 6pm; closed Sun, Mon, holidays. Founded in 1914, it opened its doors to the public in 1992 in the premises of the former convent of the Order of the Capuchin Friars Minor. The foundation of the convent is due to the queen of Spain Maria Anna of the Palatinate-Neuburg (1667-1740) who had as confessor the Capuchin father Gabriel Pontifeser (1653-1706), a native of Chiusa. The Museum preserves the famous Loreto Treasure (works of art and precious sacred objects of the Italian and Spanish schools of the 16th and 17th centuries), paintings by the artists of the Artistic Colony of Chiusa (1874-1914) and by Alexander Koester.
(2014): € 4.00 adults; € 2.50 groups over 8 people, seniors (over 60 years) € 1.50 young people (8-18 years), students € 8.00 families Free children 0-7 years Free schoolchildren. only Gallery and Church of the Capuchins: € 2.50 adults, Kulturpass holders.. In Sabiona
Sabiona is the spiritual cradle of the whole Tyrol and is one of the oldest Christian monuments in the region and in the Alps. It was the Episcopal See of Tyrol (diocese of Sabiona), before it was moved to Bressanone around the year 1000. The monastery can be visited starting from Chiusa and walking along the path of an ancient Via Crucis. Right under the defense walls of the fortress, inside the vineyard, the traces of the first Episcopal Cathedral lie buried, whose foundations, dating back to the V-VI century, were studied by a group of archaeologists in 1982-1983 and then reinterred. with care for more effective storage.
Alternatively, there is a walk that starts from Velturno up to the fortress (the term fortress is sometimes used as Sabiona in the Middle Ages was also a castle that resisted many attacks several times). On the Acropolis of Tyrol you can visit the ancient one chapel of the Madonna, the convent church, the church of the Holy Cross and the memorial fountain.
The church of the Holy Cross was the Episcopal See for over four hundred years, which only shortly before the year 1000 was moved to Bressanone. To defend the cliff of the monastery there is also the Captain's Tower, also called Branzoll Castle.
- 4 Sabiona Monastery, Ascent Sabiona 21, ☎ 39 0472 847587. In 1535 lightning struck the Sabiona cliff, causing a fire that destroyed the Bishop's Palace and also marking the end of the judicial activity that took place there. After about a century, the parish priest and canon of Chiusa Matthias Jenner promoted the initiative to found a monastery on the ruins of the ancient palace at the highest point of the cliff. It was certainly not an easy task, but the monastic complex with its defensive walls was inaugurated on November 18, 1686.
- The monastery initially hosted only five nuns from the Benedictine monastery of Nonnberg (near Salzburg). The first Abbess was Mother Agnes von Ziller, who already in 1687 was able to welcome 30 nuns into the convent.
- In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries the monastery experienced various occupations and also suffered profanation by the invaders, who used it as a defensive fortress. After the historical difficulties, the monastery returned to normal life and the nuns returned to occupy it; faithful to their rule (ora et labora) in addition to the life of prayer they have always been dedicated to the work necessary for their maintenance: tending the vineyards, working the fields, sewing and embroidering sacred vestments, welcoming and hosting pilgrims. Currently and for almost three hundred years, the monastery is the seat of a community of Benedictine nuns (about ten) who live in seclusion.
- Chapel of Santa Maria. Where today is the small chapel of Santa Maria, defined by pilgrims Chapel of Grace, and next to the octagonal Church of Our Lady, once stood the oldest church of the Sabiona cliff, whose sacristy housed a baptismal font carved into the living rock, dating back to the second half of the fourth century and attributable to a late settlement -Romanesque. In the chapel of Santa Maria of the pre-Romanesque and Romanesque construction, only the circular apse with the triumphal arch and part of the perimeter wall facing south remain.
- The ribbed face of the apse dates back to the Gothic period (14th century) with its frescoes identified but not yet brought to light (1987). At that time the chapel was enlarged to the west by a nave and subsequently (17th century) reduced to its present size to make room for the built Baroque church of Our Lady. Even today the chapel of Santa Maria presents itself to the visitor with the large window facing south, with its four corner pillars and with the cornice decorated with denticles, on which the domed face rests.
- Church of the Holy Cross. Evocative is the crucifix, full of expressiveness, placed on the high altar and probably the work of the master sculptor Leonhard da Bressanone (second half of the 15th century); all the other sculptures date back to the 17th century.
- Skirting the church and crossing the passage under the tower of San Cassiano (defensive work of the castle dating back to the thirteenth century) you reach the external wall of the main apse of the same church where another crucifix 12 meters high dominates, but almost completely disrupted by the bad weather: originally it welcomed pilgrims from the north of the Isarco valley and was a symbol of salvation for them.
- Captain's Tower. The Tower (in German Burghauptmannsturm) is what remains of Branzoll Castle (German Burg Branzoll), a 13th century fortified building. Built by the lords of Sabiona, it passed in 1309 to the bishops of Bressanone, who placed there the seat of their captain in the 14th century (hence the name).
- The castle, as it is seen today, is the result of a free reconstruction which took place between the end of the 19th century and 1930. Only the tower remains original, the only part of the building to have withstood the disastrous fire of 1671. which was followed by two centuries of almost total abandonment.
Events and parties
- In Vino Veritas. mid-August. The wineries in the area open and offer tourists tastings of their wines. Collateral events are also organized during the event, especially musical performances. As of 2016, the participating wineries are: Calle Isarco Winery, Garlider Estate, Radoar Estate, Röckhof Estate, Zöhlhof Estate, Spitalerhof Estate.
- Törggelen festival. September October. Season inauguration of Törggelen with events and food stands.
What to do
- To stroll. The green mountains that surround the town are an ideal place to make excursions reaching shelters, huts and panoramic points. trail map
Shopping
Speck, white wine, grappa, plums, chestnuts, local cheeses are the products of the area, all strictly organic and processed with the utmost respect for genuineness.
- 1 Farmer's market, Tinne Square. Thu 8: 00-12: 30; May-Oct. Direct sale of natural agricultural products and food processing.
How to have fun
Where to eat
- 1 Pizza Klausen Express & Fastfood, Locality Langrain, 30 / A, ☎ 39 0472 845187.
- 2 Stadtlcafè Restaurant, Via Tinne, 11.
- 3 Restaurant Pizzeria Torgglkeller Schmuckhof, Via Tinne, 7, ☎ 39 0472 847026.
- 4 Gray Bear Restaurant, via Città Bassa, 3, ☎ 39 0472 845165.
- 5 Imbiss Herbert Fast food, Market Square, 13, ☎ 39 0472 847121.
- 6 Jasmin Restaurant Vitale, Griesbruck 4, ☎ 39 0472 847448.
Where stay
- 1 Parkhotel Post, Piazza Tinne, 3, ☎ 39 0472 847514. 3 star hotel
- 2 Hotel Goldener Adler, Via Fraghes, 14, ☎ 39 0472 846111.
- 3 Gasthof Walter von der Vogelweide - Hotel Restaurant Pizzeria, Oberstadt 66, ☎ 39 0472 847369.
- 4 Bischofhof hotels, Griesbruck 4, ☎ 39 0472 847448.
- 5 Klostersepp hotel, Location S. Giuseppe, 30, ☎ 39 0472 847550.
Safety
Pharmacy
- 5 Aichner Pharmacy, via Città Alta 43, ☎ 39 0472 846096.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 6 Italian post, Market Square, 7, ☎ 39 0472 847561.
Around
- Bolzano - Main city of South Tyrol is the administrative and economic capital. Its historic center admirably blends the Nordic architectural and urban characteristics with the Italian ones, showing itself with a tone of elegant elegance.
- Bressanone - City with an important historical center enclosed by walls and gates. The Cathedral, his cloister with precious frescoes, the Episcopal Palace give an elegant imprint to the old city, with characteristic small villages that contrast with wide-ranging urban openings.
- Brunico - Main center of the Val Pusteria, preserves two castles as well as historic districts of good interest. It is a city of tourism at the convergence of the tributary valleys of the Val Pusteria, all characterized by an environment of particular beauty.
- Sterzing - It is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Its historical core has remained almost intact in its 12th century conformation. Only a few tracts remain of the walls. Characteristic are the houses equipped with details bay windows or Erker, covered and closed projecting balconies.
Itineraries
- Dolomite passes - The itinerary follows the most scenic passes of the Dolomites, where the rock and nature are the protagonists.
- Castles of South Tyrol - A journey to discover the South Tyrolean manors which, born for military purposes, later became largely refined stately homes, centers of culture, examples of fine architecture, testimony to the greatness of the families who built them.
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