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HISTORICAL MONUMENT
| DUOMO DI BOLZANO |  | | The gothic cathedral is situated in the southern part of the medieval centre.Its interior features are of exceptional artistic importance, above all the sandstone pulpit, the medieval frescos and various stone sculptures on pillars. |
| CASTEL RONCOLO |  | | Located at the end of Val Sarentina, at the north of the city, the castle is easily reachable by foot doing the green path of the Lungotalvera or by bicycle across the biking path. |
| CASTLES |  | | Bolzano is surrounded by numerous medieval castles. In fact, in South Tyrol there are approximately four hundred castles - mostly well maintained. The most famous ones are "Runkelstein Castle", "Maretsch Castle", "Sigmundskron Castel". Surroundings of Bolzano
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MUSEUMS
| MUSEUMS |  | | Some of the best known museums in Bolzano are:
The Mercantile Building, a baroque style building which accommodates over fifty baroque oil paintings.
Museum of Modern Art, exhibits international art of our time on an alternating basis
Thuniversum, allows visitors to explore the secrets of the famous Thun ceramics.
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| THE ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM |  | | The Archeological Museum, located in the center of Bolzano, has become famous because of its most distinguished exhibit, "Frozen Fritz" the 5,300 year-old man from the ice, which was laid free by a glacier in the Oetztal Alps and found by German hikers. In addition, other archeological finds are shown in the museum. Bolzano, down-towm
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EXCURSIONS
| GARDENS OF TRAUTTMANSDORFF CASTLE |  | | In the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, plants from all over the world are gathered together and typical landscapes of South Tyrol are presented. Paths meander uphill through water and terraced gardens, leading to the Sensual Garden or devoted to Japan Start date 15 March - 15 November: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last admission at 5.30 p.m.) 15. May - 15 September: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (last admission at 8.30 p.m.) Open all week - Animals not allowed Merano
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| THE BOLZANO FRUIT MARKET |  | | It is one of the most colorful market places in northern Italy with its variety of locally grown fruit and vegetables. From one corner the statue of Neptune, the Roman God of the Sea guards over the hustle and bustle of the market. Visit the Website |
| WALKS TO OLD CASTLES |  | | The best way to explore some of the medieval castles is to do an excursion in the surroundings of Bolzano. For more information and opening times contact the tourism info point Bolzano. Surroundings of Bolzano
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