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	South Tyrol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		South Tyrol (Italian: Alto Adige, German: Südtirol; official in Italian: Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano-Alto Adige, official in German: Autonome Provinz Bozen-Südtirol) is an autonomous province of Italy that belongs to the region of Trentino-Alto Adige, of which it is a subdivision.
		South Tyrol is known for their mountains, which compose a portion of the Italian Alps and the main alps chain located in Europe.
		Italian provinces that border South Tyrol are Belluno to the south east, Trentino to the south and by Sondrio to the south west.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/South_Tyrol (1662 words)

	South Tyrol Information - TextSheet.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		South Tyrol (German Südtirol, Italian Alto Adige (official), Sudtirolo (unofficial)) is an autonomous province of Italy.
		In the aftermath of World War I a relevant part of Austrian Tyrol was occupied by Italy, and subsequently annexed.
		In the north the valleys around Bolzano/Bozen were inhabited by ethnic Germans and Ladins (Today the third official language of South Tyrol, alongside German and Italian).
	www.jaxx.sferahost.com /encyclopedia/s/so/south_tyrol.html (219 words)

	turism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Well-fortified castles, imposing churches, and farms built according to the typical architecture of the region are well integrated in the landscape.
		The South Tyrol is the sunniest region in the Alps.
		The South Tyrol is a land of joys.
	www.sun-mountain-travel.com /en/turism (254 words)

	South Tyrol Encyclopedia Article, History, Biography at Worldlygoods.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		South Tyrol (German Autonome Provinz Bozen-Südtirol, Italian Provincia autonoma di Bolzano-Alto Adige, Ladin Provinzia autonóma de Bulsan-Südtirol) is an autonomous province of Italy.
		It should not be confused with the autonomous region of Trentino-Alto Adige, of which it is a subdivison.
		The Italian Alpinis, as well as their South Tyrolean counterparts: Kaiserjäger, Standschützen and Landeschützen occupied every hill and mountain top and began to carve whole cities out of the rocks and even drilled deep tunnels and living quarters deep into the ice of glaciers like the Marmolada.
	www.worldlygoods.com /encyclopedia/South_Tyrol (1190 words)

	South Tyrol - free-definition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		South Tyrol (German Südtirol, Italian Alto Adige or Sudtirolo, Ladin Sudtirol) is an autonomous province of Italy.
		It should not be confused with the autonomous region of Trentino-South Tyrol, of which it is a subdivison.
		In the aftermath of World War I part of Austrian Tyrol was occupied by Italy, and subsequently annexed, adding an area of 14,037 km² (5,420 mi²) to Italy.
	www.free-definition.com /South-Tyrol.html (314 words)

	South Tyrol Bus Excursion
		One of the more worthwhile destinations is the town of Bolzano, the capital of the South Tyrol and now home to Ötzi, the mummy discovered high on a Tyrolean glacier over 10 years ago.
		The South Tyrol is a dual language region and all towns and villages have a German and Italian name.
		The South Tyrolean Museum of Archaeology is the building which houses the remains of Ötzi, with a fascinating exhibit of theories about how he lived, what he did and why he died.
	www.walkseefeld.com /daytrips/southtirolbus.htm (489 words)

	A2bTravel.com \| Cheap weekend city breaks & flights
		The healing power of the South Tyrolean hay bath, which is based on the heat produced by the mountain hay rich of flowers and herbs, was first discovered by farmers sleeping in the hay whilst bringing the harvest in.
		South Tyrol is the region with the largest number of castles in the Southern part of the Alps.
		Many of South Tyrol's 400 castles are perfectly preserved and within their walls time has stood still, in the knights' halls and inner courtyards, beneath their keeps and battlements, all enveloped in the romance and mystery of bygone centuries.
	www.a2btravel.com /sudtirol/home.asp (849 words)

	Belvita Alpine Wellness Hotels - South Tyrol - The best wellness hotels in sunny South Tyrol ● (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		With its 300 sunny days, South Tyrol is one of the sunniest regions in the Alps.
		In addition to graceful and imposing castles and churches, antique farms and typical architecture determine South Tyrol's landscape.
		South Tyrol’s breathtaking mountain area provides the beat for the twitter of birds and musical sounds with its echo — traditional or classic determine the rhythm of everyday life.
	www.belvita.it /genusslandsuedtirol.phtml?cfg_lang=en (283 words)

	Tyrol and Innsbruck : Introduction \| Frommers.com
		Tyrol and its capital, Innsbruck, were centers of power at the end of the Middle Ages, when the Hapsburg Holy Roman Emperor, Maximilian I, ruled from here.
		South Tyrol was a large wine-producing area and the wealthiest part of Tyrol; its loss was a great blow for the Tyrolean people who remained in Austria, as it separated many of them from relatives, friends, and sometimes livelihood.
		East Tyrol is bordered by Carinthia on the east, Land Salzburg on the north, and Italy.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/tyrolandinnsbruck/1879010001.html (761 words)

	Bozen-Bolzano (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		In 1918, after World War I South Tyrol and Bozen were occupied by Italians and thereafter annexed.
		During fascism many Italians were moved to the city from southern Italy and, after a pact between Hitler and Mussolini, the majority of habitants of Bozen who spoke German had to choose between moving to Germany or assimilation (the so-called 'Opzione' or 'Option').
		South Tyrolean society is still to some extent segmented across ethnic lines: each resident must declare his or her ethnic group at the census (choosing amongst Italian, German or Ladin).
	www.1bx.com /en/Bozen.htm (938 words)

	NTU Info Centre: South Tyrol (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		In the aftermath of World War I South Tyrol was occupied by Italy, and subsequently annexed, adding an area of 14,037 km² (5,420 mi²) to Italy.
		It was a diffcult choice for the people of South Tyrol: between their language or the landscape where their ancestors had lived.
		South Tyrol is divided into several (116) administrative regions/Villages (Gemeinden//Communes) most of which have an original german name as well as an italian translation, introduced during the fascism and still in use.
	www.nowtryus.com /article:South_Tyrol (991 words)

	JOURNEY IN THE CASTLES (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Since 1000 A.D., castles became the social and cultural symbol of the areas where they lay, representing till today the tangible sign of the point of contact and the battleground as well of the historical powers of there areas.
		Some castles offer their halls for conferences and workshops, other guest in their courtyards classic and medeival music concerts or represent the frame of many theatre plays.
		Visits to the castles and manors, besides their historical adn cultural importance are also an excellent occasion for entering a fairy and suggestive atmosphere, an ideal moment for admiring local art and get closer to Trentino and Alto Adige history.
	www.dolomiti.it /eng/castelli/dx.htm (411 words)

	Trentino South Tyrol - Bolzano - Castel Roncolo
		Runkelstein Castle - "the illustrated castle" is a jewel in the beautiful landscape crown of ruins and castles of Bolzano.
		The Castle rises high on a porphyry outcrop at the entrance of the romantic Sarntal valley and has finally reopened after many years of restoration.
		There is a dining area in the tavern and also in the courtyard where, surrounded by ancient stonework you can become enchanted by the magic and the history of this romantic and tranquil place.
	www.emmeti.it /Arte/TAA/ProvBolzano/Bolzano/castel_roncolo.uk.html (289 words)

	ITALIA - Discover... The Castles of Trentino
		And a land of castles: where there reigns a distinctive atmosphere which you discern as soon as you go through the massive entrance of a recently restored manor house, walk through the lists where tournaments were once held and enter frescoed rooms where the shadows might cloak the presence of figures from distant legend;
		castles whose ruins, encountered unexpectedly on walks through the countryside, radiate mystery, their square stones bringing to life the shouts of soldiers who once guarded the walls, the loud cries of the grooms in the stables and the soft voices of the knights keeping a vigil in the castle chapel.
		Around the year 1000 castles began to take on an aura of romance in which they were seen as symbols of absolute power and the landscape began to change as castles-cum-villages were built.
	www.italiantourism.com /discov7.html (911 words)

	Valle di Non - Trentino South Tyrol - Welcome to Italy
		This castle is situated on the top of a hill close to the town Vigo di Ton and is located in a splendid panoramic position.
		It is one of the most interesting examples of castle architecture in the Trentino region; its civil-military structure is typically Gothic and it is surrounded by a complex system of fortifications made up of towers, crescent-shaped ramparts, moat and patrol walkway; the "porta spagnola" - ‘Spanish gate’- (1566) is particularly striking.
		The castle’s chapel, dedicated to Saint Giorgio, preserves an interesting cycle of frescoes of the German school which dates back to the second half of the 15th century.
	www.emmeti.it /Welcome/Trentino/ValleNon/vallenon3.uk.html (217 words)

	.: Culture in the spa town Meran - museums in Meran and its surroundings :. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		As a synthesis of the arts, it combines the castle, a museum, a wine-growing estate, and an organic farm.
		Schenna castle is situated opposite the castle of Tyrol, at the entrance to Passeier Valley.
		This castle looks back on a long history, and it has become an important part of the history of South Tyrol itself.
	www.meran.info /meran_museum_cultur.html (414 words)

	Austrian Real Estate - links to realestate related sites in Austria
		The lower part of the tower is of Roman origin, and the rest of it and the castle as well are of a later date.
		Schloss Matzen luckily survived this era, and it wasn't until the middle of this period that the financial house of the Fuggers fell.
		The Kumps carefully renovated Matzen, wiring the entire castle for modern electrical needs, building modern bathrooms where there had been only a few primitive ones for the entire structure, and taking on the herculean task of bringing in central heating so that for the first time Matzen would be comfortable in winter.
	austrianrealestate.com /castle1.htm (2746 words)

	South Tyrol, Italy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Marvel at South Tyrol’s majestic mountains as you descend from the Seiseralm into the Etschtal valley and the Vinschgau with its extensive orchards and vineyards.
		Transfer by van to Brixen in Province of South Tyrol.
		Castle Tyrol, overlooking the town, inspired its Earls to give its name to the whole area.
	www.advonskis.com /eurovelo6.html (626 words)

	Ski Club of Great Britain
		South Tyrol is the most southerly part of the German-speaking regions.
		South Tyrol is a spectacular place in which to ski, with an astonishing 1220 kilometres of runs in the Dolomiti Superski area (well over 750 miles) and 300 kilometres (almost 180 miles) in the Ortler Skiarena.
		South Tyrol has built up a long tradition of ‘wellness’ in health resorts, and many hotels offer spa and beauty arrangements in the winter season.
	www.skiclub.co.uk /skiclub/news/item.asp?intCategoryID=3&intItemID=2515 (2476 words)

	Schlösser, Burgen : das Eisacktal in Südtirol : Valle Isarco (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Castel Tasso, one of history's most important and romantic castles in South Tyrol, and already mentioned in the 12th century.
		This castle was certainly one of the largest and most powerful fortresses of its time.
		One of the South Tyrol's most magnificent fortress complexes, Forte Castle was built at the end of the 12th century and then enlarged and fortified in the 16th century.
	www.eisacktal.com /en/culture/burgen.htm (581 words)

	South Tyrol - Enpsychlopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Fascist rule and World War II After the rise of Fascism in 1922 a policy of Italianization was implemented ruthlessly.
		A party founded by the "Optanten" would not have been acceptable for the occupyng Americans, due to their apparenty close relationship to the Nazis.
		Details of the autonomy statute South Tyrol (http://www.provinz.bz.it/english/overview/autonomy_statute.htm)
	www.grohol.com /wiki/South_Tyrol (1171 words)

	South Tyrol - BIGWORLD4U Travel
		Thanks to over 20,000 kilometres of well-marked trails winding through the woodlands, the South Tyrol is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.
		Preserved in a glass chamber in the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, he’s a spooky sight.
		There are many castles and monasteries throughout the region, but two of the most important and picturesque are the Muri-Gries Monastery, which produces a fine red wine, and the Pircher Monastery, which makes good quality grappas and brandies.
	www.bigworld4u.com /26.html (1057 words)

	TV Gossensass - Willkommen - Benvenuti - Welcome
		The only authentic Barock castle in the South Tyrol (12 Century) situated in Mareit in the Ridnaun Valley; Today it is privately owned by the Baron of Sternbach.
		This 12th century building, is considered to be one of the best preserved and historically esteemed castles in the South Tyrol.
		Together with the Engelsburg (Angels’ castle), a late Baroque collegiate church, Gothic cloister, wonder well, library with unique handwriting and the historical picture gallery, this large Augustiner abbey is one of the most remarkable buildings in the Eisack Valley.
	www.gossensass.org /kulture.htm (1152 words)

	.: Meran city, air spa and health resort in the heart of South Tyrol :.
		For centuries Meran was considered to be the centre of Tyrol’s counties, and its cultural landscape is enriched by many splendid and magnificent buildings, especially castles and mansions, which date back to the time of the counts and earls.
		At the same time it used to be junction and core of Tyrol with regard to history.
		This is the reason why there is a lot to discover in “Meranerland”, from old castles, art-historical monuments, little churches with wonderful frescos, exhibitions giving a deeper insight into the customs and traditions and the historical development of the region, to unique and almost unspoiled natural landscapes.
	www.meran.info /index_en.html (326 words)

	Tyrol and Innsbruck : Introduction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Tyrol and Innsbruck (Overview of Tyrol and Innsbruck)
		If you're heading for Tyrol and want to travel around the region, Innsbruck is the best place to situate yourself.
		Tyrol is Austria's most frequented winter playground, and many prefer its ski slopes to those of Switzerland.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=1879&catID=1879010001 (717 words)

	Holiday paradise Latsch Martell \| Culture \| Sights to see - Sights to see: Castles & Palaces, Churches & Chapels ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		In castle Latsch (Laetsch) he once acted as witness to a purchase of a “farmstead with garden”.
		Was the property of the Lords von Matsch (choir stall and altar are in the regional museum in Innsbruck).
		Erected in 1228 by Albert II of Tyrol as defence against the Bishops of Chur.
	www.latsch-martell.com /kultur_sehenswertes.php?sys[lang]=en (2101 words)

	Holiday Region SOUTHERN SOUTH TYROL, Lake Kaltern, Wine Road, Nature Park, Dolomites (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		For millenniums, important trade roads and links have found their way through the southern part of South Tyrol: the Via Claudia Augusta, over Meran to the Reschen Pass and the Emperor Road across the Brenner Pass.
		Although, as time went on, some fortresses dilapidated, a large number of impressive castles, stronghold-like fortresses and grand residences are still in pretty shape.
		This is truly reflected in the fortresses and castles built in times gone by, as well as the beautiful residences with typical "Upper Etsch architecture".
	www.suedtirols-sueden.info /html/uk/burgen.php?print=1 (268 words)

	The applehighplateau Naz-Sciaves \| South tyrol \| Italy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Moreover, models of Tyrolean castles are on display, which the artist carved with obvious love.
		On the neo-Gothic high altar there are wooden sculptures dated 1470, which are attributable to a wood carver of the tradition of the South Tyrolean artist Michael Pacher.
		The fresco which was discovered over the portal at the porch, is said to be a work from the famous South Tyrolean artist Michael Bacher.
	www.natz-schabs.info /en/sehenswertes (784 words)

	South Tyrol Family Channel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The good-natured horses are an integral part of South Tyrol’s heritage, which is why they are vital participants at the traditional Oswald von Wolkenstein Ride on 11 and 12 June in Sciliar.
		Horse fans who are interested in riding a Haflinger themselves can do so in one of South Tyrol’s 30 or so riding stables.
		Schloss Wolfsthurn is South Tyrol’s only baroque castle and now accommodates the region’s Fishing and Hunting Museum.
	www.suedtirol.info /SInfo/Channel_EntryPage/EN_Families.html?Group=EntryPage/Families (394 words)

	Skiresort PLAN DE CORONES - KRONPLATZ: South Tyrol - Italy
		The Dome`s treasury, the holy art of the church and a collection of manuscripts are the remains of the intellectual and spiritual work of the oldest brotherhood in Tyrol.
		The castle`s history brings us back to the 12th Century when the castle used to be the main court 'Thurn an der Gader'.
		Thanks to the museum, the story of the ladins of the Dolomites has, and indeed is, being spread: descendents of the antique roman population that used to live in this area are the oldest linguistic group out of the three linguistic groups in Southtyrol.
	www.plandecorones.net /attractions.htm (1241 words)

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