Bolzano as well as South Tyrol, bore an interesting and controversial history. For over 500 years it was under the Austrian Empire, with the Treaty of St Germain of 1919 consequence to the defeat of the empire, it was annexed to the Italian Kingdom and eventually fall under Mussolini and the Fascism rule for 20 years. In the immediate aftermath of the armistice on 8th September 1943, Germany occupied South Tyrol, ending the Fascism rule and starting the Nazi rule of the Third Reich.
✓ Enjoy the main monuments in the Rationalism Art Style
✓ Learn how the city developed during the Fascism rule
✓ Explore a Bunker used by the Nazi during the occupation
✓ Explore the history of a city caught between two dictatorships
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Walther Square. Your guide will be waiting for you underneath the statue. Alternatively, at the lobby of your accommodation in Bolzano. | |||
| DEPARTURE TIME | Morning or afternoon, pick up time to be arranged based on client’s request | |||
| RETURN TIME | Depending on departure time. The tour lasts 3 hours. | |||
| WEAR | Comfortable clothing and shoes | |||
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Who should take it
This is tour is suitable for history and architecture buffs or anyone with a strong interest in contemporary history.
Weather conditions
The tour takes place rain or shine
Tour Starts
Historical & Cultural Experience
Blue Collar Neighbourhood
Bunker Visit
Meeting point:
Walther Square. Your guide will be waiting for you underneath the statue. Alternatively, at the lobby of your accommodation in Bolzano.
Please call +39 366 227 6538 if you need further assistance.
Terms and conditions:
The tour is fully refundable if the cancellation is received 72 hours before departure. If it’s cancelled within 2 day(s) prior, a 100 % cancellation fee will be applied.
