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'''Schlanders''' ({{IPA-de|ˈʃlandɐs}}; {{lang-it|Silandro}} {{IPA-it|siˈlandro|}}) is a ''[[comune]]'' (municipality) in [[South Tyrol]] in northern [[Italy]], located about {{convert|50|km|mi}} west of the city of [[Bolzano]]. |
'''Schlanders''' ({{IPA-de|ˈʃlandɐs}}; {{lang-it|Silandro}} {{IPA-it|siˈlandro|}}) is a ''[[comune]]'' (municipality) and a village in [[South Tyrol]] in northern [[Italy]], located about {{convert|50|km|mi}} west of the city of [[Bolzano]]. |
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Schlanders borders the following municipalities: [[Latsch]], [[Laas, South Tyrol|Laas]], [[Mals]], [[Martell, South Tyrol|Martell]], [[Schnals]]. |
Schlanders borders the following municipalities: [[Latsch]], [[Laas, South Tyrol|Laas]], [[Mals]], [[Martell, South Tyrol|Martell]], [[Schnals]]. |
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Schlanders is well known |
Schlanders is well known for its church tower, {{convert|92|m|ft}} high, which is also the highest in [[South Tyrol]]. Another attraction is the renovated castle, which now serves as a civic hall (including a public library). |
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The locality was mentioned for the first time officially on 13 June 1077 in a deed of donation, where the [[Holy Roman Emperor]] [[Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor|Henry IV.]] handed over the town to [[Altwin]], the [[Bishop of Brixen]].{{Citation needed|date=September 2007}} |
The locality was mentioned for the first time officially on 13 June 1077 in a deed of donation, where the [[Holy Roman Emperor]] [[Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor|Henry IV.]] handed over the town to [[Altwin]], the [[Bishop of Brixen]].{{Citation needed|date=September 2007}} |
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Revision as of 12:53, 6 August 2023
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| Gemeinde Schlanders Comune di Silandro | |
 Panorama of Schlanders | |
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Location of Schlanders  | |
  Schlanders Location of Schlanders in Italy  Schlanders Schlanders (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol) | |
| Coordinates: 46°38′N 10°46′E / 46.633°N 10.767°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
| Province | South Tyrol (BZ) |
| Frazioni | Göflan (Covelano), Kortsch (Corces), Nördersberg (Montetramontana), Sonnenberg (Montemezzodì), Vetzan (Vezzano) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dieter Pinggera (SVP) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 115 km2 (44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 720 m (2,360 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,990 |
| • Density | 52/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | German: Schlanderser Italian: Silandresi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 39028 |
| Dialing code | 0473 |
| Website | Official website |
Schlanders (German pronunciation: [ˈʃlandɐs]; Italian: Silandro [siˈlandro]) is a comune (municipality) and a village in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) west of the city of Bolzano.
Overview
Schlanders borders the following municipalities: Latsch, Laas, Mals, Martell, Schnals.
Schlanders is well known for its church tower, 92 metres (302 ft) high, which is also the highest in South Tyrol. Another attraction is the renovated castle, which now serves as a civic hall (including a public library).
The locality was mentioned for the first time officially on 13 June 1077 in a deed of donation, where the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV. handed over the town to Altwin, the Bishop of Brixen.[citation needed]
Society
Linguistic distribution
According to the 2011 census, 94.66% of the population speak German, 5.19% Italian and 0.14% Ladin as first language.[4]
Notable people
- Marian Tumler (1887–1987) an Austrian theologian and 62nd Grand Master of the Teutonic Order from 1948–1970
- Sport
- René Gusperti (born 1971) former swimmer, competed at the 1992 & 1996 Summer Olympics
- Nicole Gius (born 1980) alpine skier, competed at the 2002 & 2010 Winter Olympics
- Thomas Moriggl (born 1981) cross-country skier, competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics
- Stefan Thanei (born 1981) freestyle skier, competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics
- Barbara Moriggl (born 1982) cross-country skier and soldier
- Thomas Tragust (born 1986) ice-hockey goaltender
- Kevin Strobl (born 1997) badminton player
Twin towns
Trecenta, Italy
References
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Volkszählung 2011/Censimento della popolazione 2011". astat info (38). Provincial Statistics Institute of the Autonomous Province of South Tyrol: 6–7. June 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-14.
External links
Media related to Schlanders at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (in German and Italian)
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