| Sluderno | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Trentino Alto Adige | |
| Territory | South Tyrol | |
| Altitude | 921 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 20.72 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 1.823 (2015) | |
| Name inhabitants | of Sluderno / Schludernser | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0473 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 39020 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | Saint Catherine of Alexandria (25 November) | |
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Sluderno (Schluderns in German) is a center of the Trentino Alto Adige.
To know
Its population is almost all (98.80%) native speakers of German; 1.20% use Italian; none Ladin.
Geographical notes
In the north-western area ofSouth Tyrol, in Val Venosta, is not far from the border with the Switzerland. It is 3 km from Glurns, 18 from Silandro, 24 from Resia, 39 from Naturns, 51 from Merano.
How to orient yourself
Sluderno: full screen map.Neighborhoods
Its municipal territory also includes the hamlet of Spondigna.
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
Three state roads intersect in the municipal area of Sluderno:
- the state road 38 of the Stelvio coming from the Valtellina, which crosses the hamlet of Spondigna, and reaches up to Bolzano;
- the state road 41 di Val Monastero which, starting from Sluderno, reaches the Swiss border near Tubre;
- the state road 40 of Resia which, starting from the hamlet of Spondigna, reaches the Austrian border at the Resia pass in Curon Venosta.
On the train
- Sluderno is served by the Val Venosta railway through the stations of Sluderno-Glorenza and Spondigna-Prato.
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
Chur Castle
Chur Castle
- 1 Chur Castle (Churburg). Castel Coira is a medieval castle that houses the largest European private armory.
- Construction began around 1260 on commission from the prince-bishop of Chur Heinrch von Montfort. The core of the castle consisted of the tower, the boundary wall and the palace. It was built to contain the expansion of the lords of Mazia (Matsch).
- The diocese of Chur succumbed to Mainardo II of Tyrol-Gorizia, who gave the castle in 1297 to the Mazia family. In 1504 the Trapp counts took over from the extinct Mazia. They were responsible for the rebuilding of the palace and the chapel, but also the Renaissance frescoes (including two family trees) and the loggia.
- All the rooms of the castle are furnished with furniture and furnishings dating back to the different eras of the manor, starting with a wooden Madonna dating back to 1270. In the room of the ancestors, the portraits of all the Trapps from 1600 to 1800 are collected.
- The armor room is probably the best known. There are about 50 complete armor, as well as swords and other defensive weapons, all in excellent condition. These are the armor that belonged to the Matsch, the Trapp and the castle guardhouse.
- The most important piece is a 2.10 meter high armor dating back to 1450. The heavy 46 kg armor is the work of the Milanese gunsmith Missaglia and belonged to Ulrico Matsch.
Events and parties
- Medieval games. in August. Since 2005 the Medieval Games have been held in Sluderno, a historical reconstruction that starts from the first century AD. and reaches up to the late Middle Ages; marquees, stands, a racecourse and an arena are set up, animated by over 500 actors from all over Europe. Within the 15-hectare area various events, concerts, games and tournaments take place for a few days, including the Quintana, with noble knights engaged on steeds to make a good impression in the presence of the bridesmaids. Other moments of interest are the medieval concerts, the demonstrations of birds of prey, the gladiator school and the Roman chariot race. There are still: a place of torture, a water guillotine execution and a witchcraft trial.
What to do
Shopping
- Wine. On the estate Engelsberg white and red grapes of the Müller Thurgau and Zweigelt vines are vinified.
How to have fun
Where to eat
- 1 Ortler restaurant, Via Glorenza, 2, ☎ 39 342 1051550.
- 2 Helene restaurant, Via Quair, 12, ☎ 39 0473 615272.
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 Theiner Klaus hotel, Via Konfall, 5, ☎ 39 0473 614127.
- 2 Burggasthof zum weissen Rössl, Via Merano, 3, ☎ 39 0473 615300. 3 star hotel
High prices
- 3 Gufler Hotel, Via Konfall, 9, ☎ 39 0473 614127. Hotel 4 Stars
- 4 Alte Mühle Hotel, Via Matscher Winkel, 24, ☎ 390473 615238. Hotel 4 Stars
Safety
Pharmacy
- 4 Gaudenz, Vicolo Scuole, 9 / C, ☎ 39 0473 615440.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 5 Italian post, Piazza Del Magistrato, 1, ☎ 39 0473 615212.
Around
- Glurns - The smallest city in South Tyrol retains the perimeter of the walls, the title of city that comes from an important past and boasts membership in the circuit of the most beautiful villages in Italy.
- Silandro - Capital of the Val Venosta, preserves two of the many manors that dot this part of Alto Adige that goes to the borders of Austria is Switzerland.
- Resia Lake - The largest lake in South Tyrol is characterized by the bell tower of the ancient village of Curon Venosta, submerged after the construction of the dam, which emerges from the waters.
Itineraries
- 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.
- Valle dell'Adige cycle path
