Naturns
| Naturns | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Gemeinde Naturns Comune di Naturno | ||
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  Naturns Location of Naturns in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 46°39′00″N 11°00′15″E / 46.65000°N 11.00417°ECoordinates: 46°39′00″N 11°00′15″E / 46.65000°N 11.00417°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | South Tyrol (BZ) | |
| Frazioni | Staben (Stava), Tabland (Tablà) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Andreas Heidegger | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 67.0 km2 (25.9 sq mi) | |
| Population (Nov 2010) | ||
| • Total | 5,553 | |
| • Density | 83/km2 (210/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) |
German: Naturnser Italian: naturnesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 39025 | |
| Dialing code | 0473 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Naturns (German pronunciation: [naˈtʊrns]; Italian: Naturno [naˈturno]) is a comune (municipality) in the province of South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of the city of Bolzano.
Geography
As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 5,553 and an area of 67.0 square kilometres (25.9 sq mi).[1]
Naturns borders the following municipalities: Kastelbell-Tschars, Algund, Lana, Partschins, Plaus, St. Pankraz, Schnals, and Ulten.
Frazioni
The municipality of Naturns contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Staben (Stava) and Tabland (Tablà).
History
Coat-of-arms
The shield azure and an equilateral triangle of or. It is taken from that of the old dynasty of the Lords of Nals who lived in the village until 1380. The coat of arms was granted in 1966.[2]
Society
Linguistic distribution
According to the 2011 census, 96.83% of the population speak German, 3.04% Italian and 0.14% Ladin as first language.[3]
Demographic evolution
Places of interest
- St. Proculus Church: built in the seventh century, conserves pre-Carolingian frescos
- Juval Castle: residence of Reinhold Messner, displays different art exhibitions
- Texel Group Nature Park
- Train World
- Erlebnisbad/ Acquavventura Naturno
Events
- Schwalbe-TOUR-Transalp (MTB race in seven stages across the Austrian and Italian Alps)
- Ötzi Alpine Marathon (extreme triathlon/mountain biking, running, ski mountaineering)
- Naturno Pottery Market (international participation, every two years)
- The Night of Lights (dine under the stars, in July)
- Naturno laughs! (International Summer Comedy Festival)
- Riesling Wine Festival (Naturno Gourmet Autumn)
- Farmer's Cooking from the Monte Sole (Naturno Gourmet Autumn)
- Chestnut Festival in Naturno (traditional culinary experience, on Wednesdays in October)
Gallery
Naturns
Church of St. Proculus
Church of St. Proculus (2)
7th-century fresco in St. Proculus
7th-century fresco in St. Proculus - Detail
7th-century fresco in St. Proculus
7th-century fresco in St. Proculus
Church (die Liebfrauenkirche) in Staben
Twin towns and sister cities
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Axams in Austria -
Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis in Germany
References
- ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ↑ Heraldry of the World: Naturns
- ↑ "Volkszählung 2011/Censimento della popolazione 2011". astat info. Provincial Statistics Institute of the Autonomous Province of South Tyrol (38): 6–7. June 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-14.
External links
- (German) (Italian) Homepage of the municipality
Media related to Naturns at Wikimedia Commons
