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Valle Isarco in South Tyrol

The Valle Isarco, called Eisacktal in German, is centrally located in South Tyrol’s North. It reaches from the Austrian border at the Passo del Brennero towards Vipiteno and all the way to Bressanone and Ponte Gardena. The Isarco river which is the second longest in all of South Tyrol originates at the Passo del Brennero and traverses the homonymous valley. The northern part of the valley which starts in Fortezza is known as the Alta Val d’Isarco. Vast wine-growing estates can be found in the lower part of the Valle Isarco while further north livestock farming is the main industry.

The Sabiona Monastery in Chiusa in the Valle Isarco The Sabiona Monastery in Chiusa in the Valle Isarco

Bressanone with its picturesque town centre, its beautifully quaint alleys, and the magnificent cathedral is not only the principal locality of this holiday region but also the oldest Tyrolean town as well as the former seat of the bishop. Other famous sights of the Valle Isarco are for instance the show mine in Ridanna, the fortress of Fortezza, the Novacella Monastery, and the Sabiona Monastery above Chiusa.