Bruneck - a small town located in the popular ski resort Kronplatz in the Italian region of Trentino-Alto Adige. Founded in the 13th century, today it is the center of Val Pusteria. You can get here from the airports of Verona, Innsbruck and Munich, Germany. At 35 km is the town of Brixen, and lies 70 km Bolzano.
According to historical documents, Brunico was founded by Bishop Bruno von Kirchberg, in the 14-15 th centuries, has become a very prosperous city due to its convenient location on the route between Augsburg and Venice. It was then that there was founded the famous art school, whose graduates, in particular, were Michael and Friedrich Pacher. In the 16th century, along with the entire Brunico Pusteria Valley became part of the Tyrolean land, and only after the First World War became a part of Italy.
Today Brunico - a popular ski resort. It lies at an altitude of 835 meters above sea level, surrounded by peaks Kronplatz Ast Johann Samboka and Rizerfernera. Local slopes are suitable for beginners and experienced skiers. There is also entertainment for the children, for example, the center Croniworld. Just Bruneck 44 runs and 34 lifts, and the new cable way Kronplatz - Alta Badia, you can easily get to the slopes of the famous Sella Ronda.
Of interest Bruneck is called, first of all, the ancient castle of Brunico, built in 1251, the year thus bishop Kirhenbergom background. To get to the castle can be on the road coming from the east gate of the city. Today, in one wing of Castel Brunico opened a branch of the Mountain Museum Reinhold Messner. And in the vicinity of the town you can see the Castel Badia 10th century, Castello di Tures 13th century Castel Lamberto.
Interesting and religious buildings Bruneck - baroque church of Santa Caterina 14th century, Raynkirhe, the church of Santo Spirito, and, of course, the Ursulines Monastery with the museum, which displays medieval artifacts.
Not to mention the natural beauty of the valley and Puster Valley - Bruneck around a park Fanes-Sennes-Braies, Verdette di Ries Aurina and Pyuts Odle, offering many opportunities for recreation.
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