From 4,500 feet above the sea level of Passo di Resia, this valley which the Adige River flowed out first extends from south to east to the town of Merano. Since most of the valleys of Alto Adige are deeply digging down the mountains, we can not know the height of the surrounding mountains below the sea level. At the southern end of Val Venosta there are approximately 12,000 feet of Atlantic oceles and Sebeddal at sea level and at the northern end Palla Bianca and Similaun are over 11,000 feet above sea level.
Val Venosta has a wide range of green, many small centers frequently encountered in medieval churches and castles (tracing the valleys and east of Merano). Every village offers hotel and guesthouse choices, but most of it is consistently reliable in terms of quality and price. In Coulomb Venosta near the northern end of the valley, the restaurant / stocker is a modest price Alto Adige's cuisine and a courtesy example. I specialize in local cuisine and venison.
Five kilometers (3 miles) from Malles Venosta, close to the village of Burgusio, is the 12th century monastery of Monte Maria. Monte Maria is the highest elevation of the Benedictine monastery in Europe. Although it was badly rebuilt in the 15th century, part of the original features are left in the monastery. There are frescoes in 1180. Both the monastery and its chapel are open to visitors. In Malles's restaurant, AI Moro (telephone number: 047381222, closed Tuesday and November), it is informal and inexpensive to the very comfortable Hotel Plavina with a garden and an indoor swimming pool. The village of Glorenza just under Malles is still surrounded by medieval walls (it was rebuilt in the 16th century).
Built in the 13th century, Castello di Coira is the most interesting one in Val Venosta Castle due to its excellent preservation state and the various valuables it contains (March to October , 10 am to midday, 2 pm to 4:30 pm, closed on Mondays), especially see the armor room. San Cincinio church in Sisinio village was built in the 13th century. The Coldrano castle near Silandro was built in the 16th century.
After another 16 miles (10 miles) along Route 40, Castelbello's Schloss Kastelbell was preserved exactly in the 13th century appearance. The interior is closed due to restoration, but it will resume in spring (0473624193 for details). A good hotel in Naturno is Sunnwies, only 2 km (1 mile) outside Naturno, to find an excellent, reasonably priced restaurant Wiedenplatzer Keller with a special product of Alto Adige on the road to Passo Resia You can telephone: 047387431; closed on Tuesday). Sometimes in this valley the contrast between the beautiful green of the lower slope and the peak of the snow covered above is more impressive than the others. In the spring, this area is mainly given to cultivation of pears, apricots, especially apple, and Alto Adige, the largest locally produced locality in Europe, provides magical sight of flowers and trees To do.
As you get closer to Melano from the west, the valley spreads and some orchards begin to appear next to the orchard. The calm landscape and climate of Melano have visited Austrian nobility for the first time since the 18th century, and Vienna and Europe bourgeoisie, attracting tourists and tourists. An important feature of the climate is the lack of moisture and the mildness of its temperature (the northernmost tip of Europe where palm trees grow). Many new accommodations have been added to the luxurious 19th century hotel in Merano. A wonderful ski resort is set up on the slopes of the surrounding mountains, so tourism in winter and summer is thriving.
In the medieval city, the center of the Gothic style on the right bank of the Paris river is in Dei Portici. Nearby is a castle built in 1470, a real antique (Sunday from 9:00 am to noon, from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, closed on Sunday) and Gothic architecture Castello Principesco Century with intriguing sculpted facade. Along the Passirio River there are two fun strolls, Passeggiata d & amp; Inverno and Passeggiata d & # 39 Estate (Winter Walk and Summer Walk). The first faces south, and the second faces south.
The tradition of Merano's restaurant is centered around the internationally renowned chef Andreas Hellrigl. Unfortunately, Mr. Hellrigl decided to retire in 1990, his restaurant and Hotel Villa Mozart are now open only as a fine cooking school offering weekly courses to students and food enthusiasts around the world (Tel: 047330630, Fax: 0473 211355). Exceptionally excellent restaurant, expensive Andrea (Galilei 44, Tel: 047337400, closed on Monday and most of February) and Flora (dei Portici 75, telephone: 0473 31484, dinner only, closed Sunday and February) is.
The former is perfect for decoration and service, but the latter is not a little formal, but it is somewhat affordable for salmon, trout, venison, great pasta (the seasonal special is a ravioli filled with Pfifferle mushrooms).
In addition to the restaurant, some of the country's finest accommodations are located in Merano and its surroundings. Among the truly impressive first class hotels are Cavour Palace with garden and swimming pool, Castel Labers, a few miles outside the town on the way to Scena, (Swimming pool and impressive garden).
Another hotel on the go is Castel Freiberg, a 14th century castle, 8 km (5 miles) south of Merano in the town of Freiberg. Despite the modern convenience, the medieval atmosphere is still strong and its view is wonderful. It is better to walk on the surrounding hills.
The short distance from the village of Tirolo, 3 miles (2 miles) north of Merano is Castel Tirolo built in the 12th century by the number of Venostas later became the ruler of the whole area. Their last descendants gave ownership to Austria's Habsburg which dominates until 1918 was 1363 (the capital was moved from Merano to Innsbruck in 1420).
I still own it, but the castle can visit from 1 pm to 31 October from 9:30 am until noon, from 2 pm to 5 pm (Monday is closed). Guided tours are available every hour. The most interesting thing here is a Romanesque style chapel with frescoes of the 14th century. Saraderotrono (room of the throne) which offers sculptures of the 12th century and the main entrance door, and spectacular views.
The main road, Route 38 leads the southeast of Melano directly to Bolzano.
