| Villandro | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Trentino Alto Adige | |
| Territory | South Tyrol | |
| Altitude | 880 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 43.95 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 1.854 (2015) | |
| Name inhabitants | Villandresi / Villandere | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0472 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 39043 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
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Villandro (Villanders) in German, is a center of the Trentino Alto Adige.
To know
The geographical center of theSouth Tyrol. It is located exactly on thealpe di Villandro, slightly below the mountain of Villandro.
Geographical notes
Not far from the Adige, it is located in the district of Valle Isarco which belongs to Bressanone. It is 30 km from Bolzano, 18 from Bressanone, 20 from Ortisei, 28 from Selva di Val Gardena.
Background
The area is rich in archaeological finds from the prehistoric ages, mainly carried out in the Plunacker area. The presence of man is documented from the Mesolithic age to continue in the Neolithic. Less witnessed are the Bronze Age and the Copper Age,
In South Tyrol, the Roman era began with the reign of Emperor Augustus (31st - 14th century AD) and continued until the 5th and 6th centuries AD. At that time the area around Villandro was entirely populated, albeit selectively. The only extant artifacts were found at the Plunacker archaeological site, where the remains of a large, sumptuously furnished Roman villa were discovered.
After the fall of the Roman Empire, in the Middle Ages one of the most powerful aristocratic families of the Tyrol who resided in Villandro was called "Lords of Villandro". These were powerful farmers living in large mansion-like farms in Villandro, who had worked to expand their holdings and gain political influence. The Lords of Villandro were mentioned for the first time in ecclesiastical documents of the first half of the 12th century; at the beginning they were installed as ministerial of the bishops of Bressanone and of Trento and within the Villandro court, helping to establish a separate court district in the county of Bolzano.
Over time their possessions expanded from Sterzing to Bolzano, in val Pusteria, in Val di Funes and in Val Gardena. They also owned castles and courts in Tramin, Livinallongo, Feltre is Belluno. In the conflicts between the Habsburgs, the Duchy of Bavaria of the Wittelsbach dynasty and the Luxembourgers of Tyrol, their position was somewhat inglorious and marked the decline of the Lords of Villandro. In the autumn of 1347 the Emperor Ludwig (the "Bavarian") won the decisive battle against his enemies, defeated the Bishop of Trento and took revenge on the former governor Engelmar of Villandro. He was found guilty of treason by the Austrian justice and sentenced to death. He was beheaded in front of his brother's castle. Later the Lords of Villandro lost most of their possessions. Only Ekkehard of Villandro-Trostburg managed to gain some political influence, without however preventing the definitive decline of the powerful family of the Lords of Villandro in 1547.
How to orient yourself
Villandro: full screen map.Neighborhoods
Its municipal territory also includes the villages of San Maurizio / St. Moritz, Santo Stefano / St. Stefan (town hall) and San Valentino / St. Valentin.
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
Tollbooth of Closed on the A22 Autostrada del Brennero.
It is not far from the Brenner state road 12.
Tollbooth of 
It is not far from the Brenner state road 12.On the train
Railway station a 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
Villandro is one of the most popular destinations to spend a holiday in Valle Isarco. The territory allows you to make countless excursions on foot both at the bottom of the valley and on the mountain pastures. Villandro is also known for its mines (open to the public), which in the Middle Ages were among the most important of Tyrol. Especially in the 16th century when they shaped the life of Villandro and of ClosedIn the center of the town there are two churches almost completely attached, with their respective bell towers. The main one is the parish church of Santo Stefano.
- Parish Church of Santo Stefano. The cemetery of the parish church of Santo Stefano, around the church, with the particular wrought iron sepulchral crosses that run away from the mound, is well known and is part of the most beautiful cemeteries in theSouth Tyrol.
- Three Churches (Dreikirchen). There are three adjacent churches located at 1,120 meters above sea level between the villages of Barbiano and Villandro, in Val d'Isarco; they were built over an old pagan place of worship, probably dedicated to the divinities of the springs. The three small churches are from the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries and are very interesting for their artistic value, which distinguishes them throughout the historical region of Tyrol. In ancient times this place of worship was guarded by hermits. The churches were and still are dedicated respectively to Santa Geltrude (documented since 1237), to San Nicola (St. Nikolaus) and to Santa Magdalena (first mentioned in 1422).
- In the past, the poet Christian Morgenstern and the psychotherapist Sigmund Freud also stayed there.
- The place can be reached by various paths, but the simplest is the one that starts just outside Barbiano; after turning left, after 500 meters you follow the signs for "Bagni tre churches" (Bad Dreikirchen). From the "Mathilde" building which can be reached by car, take path number 8. After a walk of about 30 minutes you will arrive at the Three Churches.
- Alternatively, you can always reach the Three Churches from Villandro, along path 11, in about an hour.
- The churches are usually closed, but the keys are available to pilgrims, guarded by the owners of the Messnerhof, the hotel located on site.
Church of Santa Geltrude
- The church dedicated to Santa Geltrude is built with a late Romanesque architecture with early Gothic features (see for this the round arch and the baptismal font). On the altar there is a wooden statue of the saint, probably from the first half of the 14th century. The altar is made up of a baroque box with gothic female figures. Behind the altar there is a depiction of the "Crucifixion" of Christ, dating back to the fifteenth century. To the left of the altar there is an altarpiece with a central statue of the Madonna with child, at its sides the two Saints, Santa Geltrude and Santa Maddalena, in turn flanked by San Paolo and San Pietro. Worthy of a brief stop is the fresco placed on the external façade.
Church of San Nicola
- This second church has an architectural structure very similar to the previous one. One of its peculiarities is the door altar, attributed to the late Gothic sculptor Hans Klocker from Brescia, partially restored in 1984.
Church of Santa Magdalena
- This latter church is slightly larger than the previous two; it was almost certainly built in the 1500s after a landslide probably destroyed the previous one. It has no frescoes, but retains some wooden sculptures. The windows of the building also have an "acute sixth", an octagonal-shaped choir closure and an ogival door studded with local-style pendentives.
Events and parties
- Törggelen. Traditional autumn tasting of new wine and typical peasant dishes.
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Average prices
- 1 Unterrainerhof Villanders Restaurant, Unterdorf 11, ☎ 39 0472 843245.
- 2 Oberpartegger - Buschenschank Restaurant, Unter St. Stefan, 7, ☎ 39 0472 847869.
Where stay
Moderate prices
- 1 Pension Flora, Vicolo F.v. Defregger 25, ☎ 39 0472 843220. 2 star hotel.
Average prices
- 2 Rabensteiner Alois & Co. Snc Hotel, via S. Stefano, 38, ☎ 39 0472 843111.
- 3 Ferienwohnung Baumgartner Guest house, Hofstatt, 35, ☎ 39 0472 866487.
- 4 Hotel Residence Egger, Via Santo Stefano, 6, ☎ 39 0472 843187. 3 star hotel.
- Gostnerhof - Gostner farm, Hofstatt, 30, ☎ 39 0472 843147. Farmhouse.
High prices
- 5 Untertheimerhof Hotel, via S. Stefano, 51, ☎ 39 0472 843173. Hotel 4 Stars.
- Granpanorama Hotel StephansHof, St. Stefan 12, 39040 Villanders, ☎ 39 0472 843150, fax: 39 0472 843348, @[email protected]. Hotel located in the center of South Tyrol, strategic position to visit the whole country.
Safety
Pharmacies
- Aichner, Upper Town, 43 (in Chiusa), ☎ 39 0472 846096.
- Fink, Via Brennero, 3, ☎ 39 0471 653114.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 4 Italian post, Fraction Santo Stefano Di Sotto, 61, ☎ 39 0472 843249.
Around
- Closed - Sabiona is the spiritual cradle of the whole of Tyrol. It was the bishopric of Tyrol (diocese of Sabiona), before it was moved to Bressanone around the year 1000. The monastery that stands there can be visited starting from Chiusa and walking along the path of an ancient Via Crucis.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
