Brixen, Cathedral town in South Tyrol, Italy.
Brixen is a town in South Tyrol that spreads along the Eisack Valley between vineyards and orchards. The old quarter consists of narrow lanes with arcaded walkways, small squares, and houses whose facades show pastel tones and painted shutters.
During the Middle Ages prince-bishops ruled over the surrounding territory until their secular power ended in the 19th century. Integration into the Habsburg Empire changed the political structure and brought new forms of administration.
The name derives from the ancient Raetian term Brixina, which traces back to Celtic roots. Today this bilingual character appears throughout the town, where signs and labels display both languages side by side.
Most sights lie within walking distance inside the old town, which can be explored on foot in a few hours. Parking areas are located on the outskirts, from where you can easily reach the central lanes.
In the courtyard of the seminary grow mulberry trees that have stood for centuries and once fed silkworms. These trees recall attempts to introduce silk production in the Alps, which never succeeded.
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