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Bruneck is a small town located in the popular ski resort Kronplatz in the Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige. Founded in the 13th century, today it is the centre of the Puster valley. You can get here from the airports of Verona, Innsbruck in Austria and German Munich. 35 km is the town of Brixen, and 70 km Bolzano lies.

According to historical documents, Bruneck was founded by Bishop Bruno von Kirchberg, and in the 14th-15th centuries was a very prosperous city because of its convenient location on the route between Augsburg and Venice. Just then there was founded the famous art school, the graduates of which, in particular, were Michael and Friedrich Pahari. In the 16th century Bruneck together with the whole valley of the Puster valley became part of the Tyrolean lands and only after the First World war became part of Italy.

Today Bruneck is a popular ski resort. It lies at an altitude of 835 metres above sea level, surrounded by peaks of the Kronplatz, AST-Yoga, Sambuca and Rieserferner. Local trails are suitable for both beginners and for experienced skiers. There is also entertainment for children, for example, the center Croniworld. Just Brunete 44 runs and 34 of the lift, and on the new cable road Kronplatz – Alta Badia, you can easily reach the slopes of the famous Sella Ronda.

Of the attractions Bruneck worth to mention, primarily, an ancient castle of Brunico, built in 1251, the year the Bishop von Kirchenberg. To get into the castle along the road that runs from the East gate of the city. Today in one wing Castel Brunico opened a branch of Mountain Museum of Reinhold Messner. And around town you can explore the castles of Castel Badia the 10th century, the Castello di Tures 13th-century Castel Lamberto.

Interesting and religious structures Bruneck – the Baroque Church of Santa Caterina 14th century, Raikiri, the Church of Santo Spirito and, of course, the Ursuline convent with a Museum displaying medieval artifacts.

Not to mention the natural beauty of Val Pusteria – around Bruneck stretches parks of Fanes-Sennes-Braies, Vendette di Ries-Aurina and PS-Odle, offering numerous opportunities for recreation.

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Castel Lamberto