Chiusa (BZ) - One of the most beautiful villages in Italy - Isarco Valley - Trentino-Alto Adige
- Tuttitaly
- Apr 21, 2023
- 2 min read
The medieval town of Chiusa, with its narrow alleys, is characterized by a quintessential South Tyrolean atmosphere. Situated in the heart of the Isarco Valley, it is overlooked by the Sabiona Fortress and its namesake convent—one of Tyrol's earliest pilgrimage sites. The renowned German painter Albrecht Dürer fell in love with the town in 1494, depicting it in a famous watercolor and using the landscape as the backdrop for one of his celebrated engravings... #tuttitaly
Chiusa (BZ) - One of the most beautiful villages in Italy - Isarco Valley - Trentino-Alto Adige
As a modeling enthusiast, seeing the Chiusa village live after making it in miniature was a real thrill.
The medieval village is dominated by the Rocca di Sabiona with the convent of the same name, one of the first pilgrimage destinations in Tyrol.
Several centuries ago, Chiusa was the scene of a lively
artistic life, and the great master Albrecht Dürer stayed there during his trip to Italy in 1494.
The village was the background for the portrait "Das große Glück," which the artist painted from a particularly panoramic point; since then, Chiusa has been known as the “town of Dürer.”
In 2002, Chiusa became one of the most beautiful villages in Italy with its crenelated facades, narrow alleys, expansive bay windows, and the inn crests.
Starting from Piazza Tinne, following path 1, it is possible to walk from Chiusa to the monastery of Sabiona, which overlooks the medieval town.
Gastronomy
One of the local specialties is vitello tonnato, which in Chiusa is served as an appetizer.
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Chiusa (BZ) - One of the most beautiful villages in Italy - Isarco Valley - Trentino-Alto Adige
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