"For me, Bolzano is a mountain transformed into a city. The moment you move, it changes appearance. You edge forward and the profile is different, you go back and discover new faces. It speaks different languages. At its heart, it is an actor, enchanting and contradictory, haughty an alluring, warm hearted and chilly." R. Messner
The Countryside in the city There are over 300 hectares ( 740acres) of grapevines within the city limits, a full one seventh of the total area. In the fall, the aroma of freshly crushed grapes wafts through the city from its 27 wineries. King Laurin's "Rose Garden".
Above the city, in the Dolomites, lies the legendary realm of Laurin, the dwarf king. His enchanted garden glows an unearthly red at twilight.
The beautiful places close to Bolzano: San Genesio, Sarentino Valley, Renon and Laives.
