Appiano
The market municipality of Appiano is considered to be the land of castles and stands out due to the largest connected vine-growing area of South Tyrol.
Image gallery: Appiano
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The surroundings of Appiano is one of the richest areas in castles on European scale. Embedded among fruit orchards and vineyards, it is located only a stone’s throw from the city of Bolzano. Particularly worth to be visited is Castel d’Appiano and its beautiful castle chapel. In summer the lakes of Monticolo are ideal if you seek refreshment. -
Castel d’Appiano, constructed in the period of 1135 - 1130 by Ulrich II, rises in Missiano, a village that belongs to the municipality of Appiano. Once upon a time Castel d’Appiano was considered the most mighty castles of the region. Particularly worth to be visited are the castle chapel with its frescoes, which are considered among the most ancient of the Alpine area. In the interior of the castle, there is also a tavern, offering mouthwatering treats for your palate. -
The South Tyrolean Wine Route stretches from Nalles to Bolzano and the Oltradige, via the Bassa Atesina to Salorno. This area comprises about 90% of the South Tyrolean Wine production, including the typical varieties of wine such as the Merlot and Lagrein, as well as the Pinot Girgio and the Chardonnay. By the way, the South Tyrolean Wine Route is the most ancient of Italy. -
South Tyrol, located on the sunny side of the Alps, is a real draw, not at least due to its natural and cultural diversity. The Dolomites, its natural landscape as well as the people themselves make holidays in South Tyrol an unforgettable experience. -
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“The dome in the countryside”, parish church of the historical wine village S. Paolo, as never seen before. -
The ruin of Castel Boymont, one of the castles you come across in the “Three Castles Hike” in Appiano, as seen from above. -
This view from above offers a breathtaking picture of a varied cultural and natural landscape: golfers among medieval castle walls and the autumnal scenery invite to join in.
Appiano is located in the charming area of the Oltradige near Bolzano. It comprises nine villages, stretching from 200 to 1,800 m asl. These villages and hamlets are called San Michele, Cornaiano, San Paolo, Missiano, Fragarto, Monticolo, Riva di Sotto, Predonico and Gaido. However, Appiano is most often used to name the chief village, S. Michele. About 14,000 inhabitants live in the municipality.
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S. Michele is the main place of the market village of Appiano. more
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The historic village of S. Paolo is above all famous for the Wine Culture Weeks. more
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Cornaiano is considered the most sunny spot of land of the municipality of Appiano. more
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The village of Frangarto is located at the edge of Appiano and borders on the city of Bolzano. more
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Not only due to the lakes, Monticolo is a really interesting spot of land. more
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The three eye-catchers of Missiano are Castel d’Appiano, Castel Boymont and Castel Corba. more
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Riva di Sotto is located between S. Paolo and Andriano in the flat Val d’Adige. more
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Predonico is so to speak one of the mountain villages that belong to Appiano. more
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Gaido is a small but mighty place above Predonico, situated at the highest point of the municipality. more
