36 flourished to preserve, re-order and make known a priceless cultural heritage remained in the shadows for centuries: South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology,Civic Museum, Museion –Museum for modern and contemporary art, Treasure of the Dome Museum, MMM Messner Mountain Museum Firmian Among the most important initiatives is, without any doubt, the “Long Night of Museums” which is usually held in November. CABLE CARS AND RITTEN CARD Starting from Bolzano, in just a few minutes by cable car, you can reach the sunny plateaus and beautiful forests on the Renon Hills and Colle, where you can feel clear and pleasantly crisp air. The cable car Colle is a journey into the past because is the oldest cable car in the world for the transport of people. The new cable car Renon, connecting Bolzano with Soprabolzano, is a model of modern International public transport. From Soprabolzano it is possible to continue around the Renon plateau via the scenic railway. The train journey between Soprabolzano and Collalbo, through wide meadows and fields, with views of mountain farms and glimpses of the beautiful Dolomites, is a breathtaking experience. Thanks to the Ritten Card, absolutely free and totally priceless cause included in your room fee, you can access a world full of attractions and advantages such as unlimited access to all regional public transit in South Tyrol, Free entry to around 80 museums, castles, and galleries as well as one round trip a day on the Gondola Corno del Renon. THE FIVE DISTRICTS The 28 sq km large urban area of Bolzano is subdivided into five districts around the rivers Adige, Talvera and Isarco. The five districts that make up the city of Bolzano are Centro-Piani di Bolzano-Rencio, Oltrisarco-Aslago, Europa-Novacella, Don Bosco and Gries-San Quirino. Each of these has its own character or has still retained its rural character. The best example is the historic area of Dodiciville with its wine area of Santa Maddalena. In the historic centre, on the other hand, there are old palaces, ancient houses, the Free University of Bozen, and most of the museums, shops, and clubs. TASTE Bolzano’s cuisine is a great attraction for gourmets. It is char-
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