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Welcome to South Tyrol – the home of incredible mountains and
plenty of sunshine. The small place in the Northern part of
Italy borders to Austria and Switzerland, this is also one of
the reasons why people are bilingual in this area. After the
First World War the southern Tyrol became part of Italy. From
then on people had to learn the Italian language of course. At
the beginning it was not that easy for the two language groups
to live together, which resulted in lots of revolts. Nowadays
the problem is solved by a special autonomy which recognizes
both languages. Some families are native Italian speakers; some
families are native German speakers. Children learn from the
early age at school both languages and grow up in a more or less
bilingual world. But enough now about the history of South
Tyrol, let me tell you about the wonderful contrasts of this
special spot in Europe. South Tyrol, or Suedtirol is known for
its fantastic landscape and the mild, Mediterranean climate.
Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views over impressive mountain
ranges, or visit the picturesque villages and the small towns
with many historical sites and buildings. The cheerfully and
friendly population of South Tyrol will spoil you with culinary
highlights, such us typical South Tyrolean dishes prepared with
healthy and fresh ingredients straight from the herb garden and
light Italian creations. Excellent home grown wine from the
region will accompany your meals. The people in South Tyrol are
very traditional and proud about their culture. Still now
certain customs are celebrated in a most festive way. Spend a
relaxing holiday in South Tyrol and experience the pristine
nature. There are lots of things to do and to see... numerous
hiking paths lead you through mysterious woods, over colourful
meadows and green pastures, past refreshing waterfalls and
quiet, clear-blue mountain lake, up to extraordinary peaks with
stunning views. Take a rest, close your eyes, inhale the fresh
air and take in all the impressions and feelings of this
unforgettable moment. Other sport activities you can practice
are climbing, mountain biking, skiing, playing golf or tennis,
Nordic Walking, and many more. The famous Dolomites invite you
to explore its unique landscape. For sightseeing, nice
restaurants, bars, and the occasional shopping tour visit the
two major cities Merano and Bolzano. The region around Merano
and Bolzano is filled with the sweet flavour of the many apple
trees. It is a hot and sunny summer day, with clear blue sky and
you would like to spend it somewhere nice? Take an excursion to
one of the idyllic lakes, for example the Lake of Caldaro,
situated in the southern part of South Tyrol where most of the
vines grow.
About the author:
Martin Drahorad is a blogger from Southtyrol. His Blog, Suedtirol Blog shows
websites, photos news from Southtyrol
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