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| Coordinates: 46°43′N 11°39′E / 46.717°N 11.650°E / 46.717; 11.650 | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
| Province | Bolzano-Bozen (BZ) |
| Frazioni | see list |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Albert Pürgstaller |
| Area | |
| • Total | 84.7 km (32.7 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 22,011 |
| Demonym(s) | Italian: brissinesi German: brixner |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 39042 |
| Dialing code | 0472 |
| Patron saint | San Albuino San Ingenuino |
| Saint day | February 2 |
| Website | http://www.brixen.it |
Brixen (Bressanone) (Italian: Bressanone; German: Brixen; Ladin: Porsenù or Persenon; Latin: Brixino; also known as Pressena (827 AD), Prichsna, Brixina) is a town in the province of Bolzano-Bozen (part of the autonomous region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol) in Northern Italy.
The third largest city in the province, Brixen (Bressanone) is an old (founded 901) town, the artistical and cultural capital of the valley of the Eisack (Isarco) river. It is located at the confluence of the Eisack (Isarco) and Rienz (Rienza) rivers, 40 km north of Bolzano (Bozen) and 45 km south of the Brenner Pass, on the Italy-Austrian border. It is surrounded at east by Plose and Plosegipfel (Monte Telegrafo) (2,504 m), at west by Hundkopf (Cima Cane) and Königsangerspitze (Monte Pascolo) (2,439 m).
The majority of the population speaks German. The remainder of the inhabitants speak Italian and Ladin, with percentages of 27% and 1%, respectively.
Brixen is especially known as a major skiing resort (the Plose). Other activities include hydroelectric power, wool, orchards and vineyards.
Brixen should not be confused with Brixen im Thale of Austrian Tyrol.
History
Main article: Bishopric of BrixenThe area of Brixen was settled since the Middle Stone Age (8th millennium BC). Other settlements from the late Stone Age have been found, until, in 15 BC, the area was conquered by the Romans, who had their main settlement in the nearby Sabiona (Säben). They held it until around 590s, when it was occupied by Bavarians.
The first mention of Brixen dates to 901 in a document issued by the King of Germany Louis III the Child: in it, a territory called Maso Prihsna is assigned to the bishop of Sabiona, Zacharia. As time passed, "Prihsna" turned into the current name of Brixen (Bressanone). The bishops moved here from Sabiona in 992, after the Cathedral had been finished.
In 1039 the Bishop of Brixen, Pappo, was elevated to Pope by emperor Henry III. However, his reign lasted only for 23 days.
In the 11th century, Brixen became the seat of an ecclesiastical principate which, in the following years, struggled for existence against the neighbouring county of Tyrol.
In 1115 a first line of walls encircling Brixen was completed.
The bishopric was secularized in 1803, annexed to the Austrian Empire.
After the end of the First World War Brixen, together with the area of South Tyrol, was annexed to Italy.
Main sights
- The Cathedral (10th century), was rebuilt in the 13th century and again in 1745-1754 along Baroque lines. The ceiling of the nave has a large fresco by Paul Troger portraying the Adoration of the Lamb.
- The Renaissance Bishop's Palace (13th century), one of the main noble residences in South Tyrol. The Diocesan Museum has several artworks, including a presepe with 5,000 figures created for Bishop Karl Franz Lodron.
- The round Parish church of San Michele (11th century). The Gothic choir and the bell tower are from the 15th century, while the nave is from the 16th. The main artwork is a wooden Cireneus from the 15th century.
Outside the city is the Rodengo Castle, one of the most powerful of its time. It has precious frescoes from the early 13th century. Also important are Reifenstein Castle and the Castel Forte at Ponte Gardena. In the latter lived the famous adventurer and minstrel Oswald von Wolkenstein.
Transportation
Brixen (Bressanone) is provided with an efficient railway station on the Brenner Line leading from Verona to Tyrol. There are two gates for the Brenner Highway, following the same path.
Frazioni
Albes/Albeins, Caredo/Karneid, Cleran/Klerant, Cornale/Korneid, Elvas, Eores/Afers, La Mara/Mahr, Meluno/Mellaun, Perara/Pairdorf, Pinzago/Pinzagen, S.Andrea/St.Andrä, Scezze/Tschötsch, S.Leonardo/St. Leonhard, Tecelinga/Tötschling, Tiles/Tils, Costa d'Elvas/Kranebitt, Monte Ruzzo/Schrambach, Sarnes/Sarns.
Twin cities
External links
- Template:It icon Template:De icon Homepage of the city
- Template:It icon Template:De icon Tourism website
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.