Things to do in Bolzano

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1. Piazza Walther

Piazza Walther is a pedestrianized square lined with restaurants and cafés with a marble neo-Romanesque monument to a German poet at its center. Overlooking the square are the green mountains of South Tyrol and the spire of the Cathedral of Bolzano. Relax with a drink at a café and enjoy the quaint, laid-back atmosphere.
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Piazza Walther featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a monument

2. Museo Archeologico dell'Alto Adige

The Museo Archeologico dell'Alto Adige is dedicated to Ötzi the Iceman, one of the world’s oldest mummies. His frozen corpse, discovered in the Italian Alps in 1991, is over 5,000 years old. Study exhibits related to the find, including clothing and weapons that were buried with him, spread across three floors of the museum.
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Museo Archeologico dell\'Alto Adige which includes interior views as well as an individual male

3. Castel Firmiano

Castel Firmiano is a rustic collection of stone fortifications set high up among the forested mountains of South Tyrol. The structure, which dates back to the 10th century, is famous for being the site of an important 20th-century independence rally and now holds a mountain-themed museum. Trek along the castle complexes stairways, paths and towers inspecting various artworks, relics and educational displays.
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Castel Firmiano which includes chateau or palace and mountains

4. Cathedral of Bolzano

With its notable blend of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, the Cathedral of Bolzano is one of the most arresting landmarks in the city’s medieval center. Examine its reddish and yellow sandstone façade, which features gargoyles and is crowned with a tall steeple. Head inside to explore the church’s spacious, three-nave interior.
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Cathedral of Bolzano featuring a church or cathedral and street scenes

5. Messner Mountain Museum Firmian

The Messner Mountain Museum Firmian is a fascinating mountain-themed museum occupying a medieval mountaintop castle. The museum is one of six institutions set up by famous Italian climber Reinhold Messner, each exploring themes relating to the surrounding mountainous landscape. Appreciate the picturesque woodland scenery as you ascend the paths to reach this castle.
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Messner Mountain Museum Firmian showing caves and heritage elements

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Areas of Bolzano

Maretsch Castle featuring château or palace

Old Town Bolzano

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Old Town Bolzano is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Via dei Portici and Bolzano Christmas Market.

Old Town Bolzano
Bolzano featuring farmland, landscape views and views

Centro - Piani - Rencio

If you're spending some time in Centro - Piani - Rencio, Renon Cable Car and Via dei Portici are top sights worth seeing.

Centro - Piani - Rencio
Victory Monument featuring a monument and a garden

Gries - Quirein

While visiting Gries - Quirein, you might make a stop by sights like Druze Stadium and St. Augustine Church.

Gries - Quirein