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Where is Bolzano, Italy


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Bolzano is located in northern Italy, in the South Tyrol region near the Alps. It lies in a valley surrounded by mountains and vineyards. Bolzano is near cities like Trento, Innsbruck, Verona, and Merano. The city covers about 52 square kilometers and has a population of around 107,000 people. Its coordinates are approximately 46.50°N latitude and 11.35°E longitude. Bolzano is famous for alpine scenery, medieval streets, the Ötzi the Iceman museum, and mountain tourism.

Bolzano Location Map, Italy



Bolzano City Facts, Italy

CountryItaly
RegionTrentino-Alto Adige / Südtirol
ProvinceSouth Tyrol (Bolzano)
City StatusCapital city (province and region co-capital)
EstablishedAncient origins (Roman period)
Geographic PositionNorthern Italy, Alpine valley at the crossroads of Italy and Austria
Coordinates46.50° N, 11.35° E
Total Area52 km²
Population107,000
Elevation262 m
Area Code+39 0471
Postal Code / ZIP Code39100
Time ZoneCentral European Time (CET, UTC+01:00)
CurrencyEuro (€)
Main IndustriesTourism, Agriculture (apples & wine), Services, Public administration
TransportationBrenner rail corridor, A22 motorway, regional airport
ClimateAlpine continental
Famous AttractionsSouth Tyrol Museum of Archaeology (Ötzi), Walther Square, Bolzano Cathedral, Runkelstein Castle, Dolomites nearby
Known ForGateway to the Dolomites, bilingual culture (Italian–German), Alpine scenery
Websitehttps://www.comune.bolzano.it