Some are a little gruesome.
Some are a little gruesome.
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The nativity scene collection includes about 5,000 figurines as well as Christmas cribs from Bressanone, Tyrol, Naples and Sicily. There are literally rooms of these displays, each display in this degree of detail.
The nativity scene collection includes about 5,000 figurines as well as Christmas cribs from Bressanone, Tyrol, Naples and Sicily. There are literally rooms of these displays, each display in this degree of detail.
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The Bishop’s/Hofburg palace was constructed as residence for the prince-bishops of Bressanone in 1250. It was the seat of the bishops until 1964. The palace houses the Diocesan Museum, the Cathedral Treasure, and the extensive nativity scene collection.
The Bishop’s/Hofburg palace was constructed as residence for the prince-bishops of Bressanone in 1250. It was the seat of the bishops until 1964. The palace houses the Diocesan Museum, the Cathedral Treasure, and the extensive nativity scene collection.
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Hofgarten (Giardino di Corte) dates to 1570
Hofgarten (Giardino di Corte) dates to 1570
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The food here was also a pleasant surprise, including this vegetable focaccia
The food here was also a pleasant surprise, including this vegetable focaccia
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View from the restaurant
View from the restaurant
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Room of mirrors
Room of mirrors
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Display on global warming
Display on global warming
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One of many sets of old photos, these from around the 1940s
One of many sets of old photos, these from around the 1940s
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Old book of silver gelatin prints of photos from the Strada Dolomiti (Great Dolomite Road)
Old book of silver gelatin prints of photos from the Strada Dolomiti (Great Dolomite Road)
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One of the many exhibits
One of the many exhibits
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An old postcard from Rifugio Pisciadu, which we can see from our apartment (when the cloud cover isn't too low)
An old postcard from Rifugio Pisciadu, which we can see from our apartment (when the cloud cover isn't too low)
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With advances in photography came "mountain marketing" in the form of postcards, advertising various peaks, hotels, etc.
With advances in photography came "mountain marketing" in the form of postcards, advertising various peaks, hotels, etc.
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Part of the "political mountain" exhibit.
Part of the "political mountain" exhibit.
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This set of photos mounted on ropes all covers images of rope-climbing teams.
This set of photos mounted on ropes all covers images of rope-climbing teams.
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Exhibits about some early equipment and how they got it up into the mountains.
Exhibits about some early equipment and how they got it up into the mountains.
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Exhibits start with some of the earliest photography techniques (e.g., daguerreotype) and images produced in the 1800s
Exhibits start with some of the earliest photography techniques (e.g., daguerreotype) and images produced in the 1800s
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The Lumen Museum is at the site of the original Kronplatz lift station.
The Lumen Museum is at the site of the original Kronplatz lift station.
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There’s a long, 4-kilometer gondola ride (12 minutes) to the top of the Kronplatz—elevation 2,275 meters (about 7,500 feet). The man selling tickets at the lower station casually said, “You know it’s snowing at the top of the mountain, right?” That became evident about halfway up.
There’s a long, 4-kilometer gondola ride (12 minutes) to the top of the Kronplatz—elevation 2,275 meters (about 7,500 feet). The man selling tickets at the lower station casually said, “You know it’s snowing at the top of the mountain, right?” That became evident about halfway up.
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Road construction on the Gardena Pass, on the way back to Colfosco. Gran Cir in the distance.
Road construction on the Gardena Pass, on the way back to Colfosco. Gran Cir in the distance.
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Resting at the top in the last bit of sun. The weather was about to change.
Resting at the top in the last bit of sun. The weather was about to change.
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Appropriately placed bench on the very steep walk up to the lift station
Appropriately placed bench on the very steep walk up to the lift station
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Looking across the valley
Looking across the valley
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Sassolungo, on the walk back to the lift station
Sassolungo, on the walk back to the lift station
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View from the front lawn of the rifugio
View from the front lawn of the rifugio
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Even something for the dogs
Even something for the dogs
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Penne with rags
Penne with rags
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Tagliatelle with mushrooms
Tagliatelle with mushrooms
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Eventually we circled around and headed back to lunch at Rifugio Emilio Comici, which has a massive menu (also known for seafood)
Eventually we circled around and headed back to lunch at Rifugio Emilio Comici, which has a massive menu (also known for seafood)
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Bikers under the telecabin lifts
Bikers under the telecabin lifts
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Here, our trail connected with the mountain biking trail.
Here, our trail connected with the mountain biking trail.
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Eventually we came to the lift station at Passo Sella, with the famous telecabin gondolas--or as we call them, the flying phone booths. These are a real trip. They go right straight up the cliff face. We did this during our 2009 trip.
Eventually we came to the lift station at Passo Sella, with the famous telecabin gondolas--or as we call them, the flying phone booths. These are a real trip. They go right straight up the cliff face. We did this during our 2009 trip.
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Still some flowers late in the season
Still some flowers late in the season
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Along the trail.
Along the trail.
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At one point, the trail branched. We took the route not indicated for bikes or strollers.
At one point, the trail branched. We took the route not indicated for bikes or strollers.
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Walking around the base of the Sassolungo. We were fascinated by the small rocks with trees growing out of them.
Walking around the base of the Sassolungo. We were fascinated by the small rocks with trees growing out of them.
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Sure enough, the cows were on the trail--and one was feeling a little bullish
Sure enough, the cows were on the trail--and one was feeling a little bullish
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Once downhill, there's a short portion that goes through a cow pasture
Once downhill, there's a short portion that goes through a cow pasture
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The walk from the station starts with a brief but steep downhill portion
The walk from the station starts with a brief but steep downhill portion
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