Tirol, South Tyrol

Tyrol, often called the interests of clarity, Dorf Tirol ( Tirolo Italian ), is a town with 2442 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012) in the South Tyrolean district Burggrafenamt.

It extends from the Zenoberg to around 600 meters up to the Texel Group Nature Park and the Spronser lakes at around 2500 m. Given these differences in height, the place extends over a varied and diverse landscape. While in the lower part of the village thrive cypresses, palms, oleander or lemon trees, one meets in the high altitudes on conifers and alpine flowers. The surrounding peaks are covered with snow often until well into the summer.

Climate

The climate in the municipality of Tyrol is Mediterranean, with summer temperatures relatively low rainfall and a high number of hours of sunshine prevail there from April to October. That will depend on the geographic location.

History

The history of Tyrol visibly influenced by Tirol Castle, the former seat of the Counts of Tyrol. Around 1140, the Earl of Vinschgau called the first time the Counts of Tyrol, vying for power over the country. High above the Adige Valley, in the church today Tyrol, the most important castle in the country was built as a symbolic structure of imperial sentiment in the power struggle between Emperor and Pope in the following years. From here, drive Meinhard II of Gorizia - Tyrol preceded those political vision, which was called the "land of mountains ", such as the Tyrol at that time, had become the princely county of Tyrol. As a birth year of Tyrol in 1248 is considered the year: From now the country was called dominium comitis Tyrolis. The state order is to visit the castle today, as one of the first pictorial depictions of the Tyrolean eagle, as he can still be found in the coat of arms of Tyrol today. In the 14th century, ending the golden age of Tirol Castle and the residence was moved from Merano to Innsbruck. It began the decline of the castle, which was temporarily used as a quarry. As part of the annexation of South Tyrol by Bavaria, the castle was sold at a low price. The town of Merano acquired it in the 19th century and later gave it to Emperor Franz After the First World War Tirol Castle became the property of the Italian State in 1974 it went back to the province of South Tyrol. 1990 finally took over the Board of Directors of the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, the line of Tirol Castle, which is the domain of the South Tyrol Museum of Culture and History today.

The village belonged to the end of the First World War to the judicial district of Merano and was part of the district of Merano.

Culture and sights

Structures

The parish church of Tyrol is the oldest mission and John Baptistry of the environment and was initially held in the Romanesque style, but later expanded to include a High Gothic choir. Above all, the baptismal font of white marble of Lasa and the church organ with a large number of old wooden and metal pipes are important individual objects.

The small parish church of St. Peter if Grach has historic details such as frescoes from the Romanesque era and paintings vorgotischer and the Gothic period.

The Johanneum was an Episcopal Studentenkonvikt in Tyrol, which existed from 1840 to 2001 and was named after its founder Johann Nepomuk von Tschiderer Johanneum since 1856.

In the situated high above the Val Castle Tyrol lies the South Tyrol Museum of Culture and History which gives an overview about the early settlers of the Alpine region from the 7th century BC. Among other things, one of the Bronze Age, still fully intact melting furnace and the oldest Tyrolean stained glass windows can be seen.

On the castle hill of Castle Tyrol is the care center for bird life. Injured wild birds get here proper care until they are released into the wild after recovery. Twice daily flight demonstrations instead: hawks, eagles, vultures, owls and buzzards put their flying skills to the test and fly low over the heads of the audience then.

The fountain castle was built in the 13th century on a glacial hill between the village and Castle Tyrol. At the beginning of the 20th century, the castle has been restored and now houses not only a South Tyrolean Museum work, but also often serves as a framework for closing concerts and poetry readings.

On the playground, in the resort entrance Burglehen Park is a steel horse named " Jacob ", which was constructed by Rittner artist Franz Messner as a mixture of artwork and game device and dedicated to all the children of this earth.

Hiking

A well-marked, 70 km long network of paths of several levels of difficulty is hikers in mountain scenery available. In addition to load a theme paths as the apple, wine or Panorama for long walks. The Merano High Mountain Trail is South Tyrol's largest Texel Group Nature Park to hike around in several segments. In the north, the highest point of the Alta Via Merano is reached with 2895 meters. Depending on endurance and leg length will take a complete round trip between three and eight days. Move can be found at regular intervals restaurants and refuges, which provide for the physical well- hikers and provide protection from wind and weather. In addition, in the lower-lying southern part at various points over and over again the opportunity to descend into the valley.

Food and Drink

The numerous dining establishments offer alpine and Mediterranean cuisine alike. The offer ranges from mountain inns and huts on snack stations and Törggelekeller up to the hood gastronomy.

Due to its geographical position and mild climate, Tyrol is a growing area for high quality wines such as the Alto Adige Lagrein or schiava but also for grape varieties such as Pinot Noir, Sylvaner and Merlot. Tyrol is part of one of the oldest wine growing regions in South Tyrol; already in Roman times wine was produced here. Vineyard seminars where experienced interested to know about wine, its history, cultivation, harvesting, different varieties and its marketing, are part of the tourist offer.

Events

Customs and traditions are alive and well in Tyrol. In parallel, developed a contemporary culture in the form of events such as the Tyrolean culture spring, presenting a new look as part of its regional bands and chapels visitors folk music. In the summer months the soirees held at Castle Tyrol, where national and international ensembles perform musical works of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and Early Baroque in the Great Hall. In autumn are themed weeks such as "pleasure - Fall " or " Autumn Törggelewandern " at the center: Visitors learn about the wine or can take part in guided walks through the autumn woods. The event series " VinoCulti " in the fall each year goes on stage, is also in the character of the wine.

Economy

Tourism is one of the main economic sectors. Thus, in the municipality of Tyrol about 90 % of the gross national product is drawn from the tourism. The numerous accommodation establishments - from five- star hotel on bed and breakfasts, apartments to farmhouses - provide annually for approximately 700,000 overnight stays.

Gallery

In the lower layers one encounters palm trees and other Mediterranean plants

The surroundings of Tyrol is characterized among other things by wine terraces like this

View of the valley

Apple blossom in Dorf Tirol