The first cathedral can be dated back to the 10th century. It was destroyed in 1174 during a fire and then rebuilt. In the interior of the cathedral there is a monumental and baroque atmosphere. Powerful are the ceiling paintings of Paul Troger from MWelsberg. Apart from the high altar, there are other eight side altars, which alone because of the names of their donors underline the importance and the diversity of this basilica. The architectonic jewel of Brixen is the cloister of the cathedral, which is directly connected with it. It is an art historical monument of outmost importance and can be dated back to the 10th century. The cloister of Brixen with its arcades and frescoes, of which the majority can be dated back to the 14th and 15th century, is the heart of the complex of the cathedral. The Episcopal seat of Brixen with the Diocesan Museum and the Crib MuseumThe Diocesan Museum was founded in 1901 and has been situated in the Episcopal seat of Brixen since 1976. This palace, which was built after 1250 as residence of the prince-bishops of Brixen, was the Episcopal seat until 1964. The exhibition of sculptures, paintings and arts and crafts shows the development of the religious artistic production from the Romanesque period to the Modernity. Of national importance is the rich collection of Romanesque crucifixes and madonnas, the diversity of Gothic sculptures and panel paintings, and the medieval manuscripts.p> details

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A new attraction is the Pharmacy Museum in Brixen, where you can see particular objects related to the production of medicines. http://www.pharmazie.it/index.php details

Since its foundation by the bishop of Brixen Hartmann in 1142, the Augustinian abbey of Neustift made a name for itself. It offered shelter to the pilgrims on their journey towards the Holy Land and Rome and was an important spiritual and cultural centre of Europe.Testimony of this important role is the extensive and famous library with valuable manuscripts, the historic collection of paintings, the extensive activity concerning education and also the popular wine cellar. http://www.kloster-neustift.it/ details

The magnificent Rodenegg Castle is situated on the southern part of the entrance of the Pustertal Valley. The access is possible only through a drawbridge. Rodengegg Castle isworth a visit for many respects: the inner courtyard, the “stuben” (typical wooden living rooms), the armoury, the library, the collection of coins and paintings, the dungeon of the “Mangialiquidi” (a figure of a legend), frescoes. Among them are the famous frescoes of Ivan, which are the most ancient testimony of secular, chivalrous-courtly culture of the German speaking area. They were discovered only in 1973 and can be dated back to 1200. The scenes are impressive. It surprises, that secular murals were accepted by the ecclesiastical dignitaries at the time. details

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“The good silver of Monteneve” was written already in 1235 in the notary books of Bolzano. The mine was closed definitely only in 1980. It was the biggest lead and zinc bed of Tyrol. You can visit the museum, the display gallery, the mineral preparation plant and further exhibition halls http://www.ridnaun-schneeberg.it/ details

The Säben Rock and its convent deserve great attention because of their archaeology, history and art. You should visit the Chapel of Mary, the Church of Our Lady, the Church of the Convent, the Jubilee Fountain and the Church of the Holy Cross. You can find everywhere harmony between art, devotion and asceticism. Though, because of the remoteness of the Benedictine nuns, only a few of the convent’s rooms can be visited. The church, which is situated on top of the rocky hill, can be reached on stairs. In the past, it was the court chapel of the Episcopal castle and was built on the foundations of an early Christian double church. The church is often called ‘The Cathedral of Bishop Ingenuinus’, who ordered to build it as the House of God on the hill above Chiusa. Its present form is to be dated back to 1679.p> details

Follow the sheep on their way to the mountain pastures, burrow your hands into fresh sheared wool, watch the seamstresses designing the new creations. In this interactive museum with modern exhibition techniques you can live the origin, the history and the processing of the loden in a very special manner. The soft sheep’s wool is a natural raw material. After 50 fascinating work phases and several secret recipes, the wool becomes resistant and water impermeable loden. details