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Culturonda ® 12 ways to explore culture and South Tyrol’s way of life Tyrol Castle The City of Glorenza Trauttmansdorff Castle Ladin, German and Italian Gewürztraminer, Lagrein and Vernatsch The Dolomites Ötzi the Ice Man Alpine Farms Of Copper and Silver Novacella Abbey Of Knödel and Spaghetti (everywhere in South Tyrol) Of Brass and Wood PHOTOGRAPHY: South Tyrol Marketing Group/Alex Filz, Frieder Blickle, Stefano Scatà; Merano Marketing/Frieder Blickle; Valle Isarco/Eisacktal Tourist Bureau/Alex Filz; Alta Pusteria/Hochpustertal Tourist Bureau/Thomas Grüner; Bolzano and Environs Tourist Bureau/Roswitha Mair; Museion/Günther Pichler; South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology/Augustin Ochsenreiter; Cultural Institute of South Tyrol/MF. Plissart; The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle/Marion Gelmini; Cantina Tramin/Florian Andergassen; Kuadrat/Harald Kienzl CONCEPT AND DESIGN: InQuadro | TEXTS: Gabriele Crapaz | TRANSLATION: Cassandra Han Viti | PRINTING: Karo Druck

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Culturonda®

12 ways to explore culture and South Tyrol’s way of life

Tyrol Castle

The City of Glorenza

Trauttmansdorff Castle

Ladin, German and Italian

Gewürztraminer, Lagrein and Vernatsch

The Dolomites

Ötzi the Ice Man

Alpine Farms

Of Copper and Silver

Novacella Abbey

Of Knödel and Spaghetti (everywhere in South Tyrol)

Of Brass and Wood

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Of Brass and Wood Vibrant Alpine CustomsSouth Tyrol boasts twice as many local bands than municipalities. Many crafts are connected with tradition, for example South Tyrol’s famous wood-sculptors and carvers, crib-makers and quill embroiderers. A large number of South Tyroleans still own traditional costume, elements of which provide a lot information about a person – including the valley from which he or she hails and a man’s marital status.

Points of Interest» Music is in the air at town festivals: the brass band of Pfeffersberg,

near Bressanone, is outstanding; in the municipality of Appiano, which only has 10,000 inhabitants, there are four bands; and in the Monguel-fo/Welsberg Band, this traditionally male domain has been usurped – for over half of the members are women.

» Woodcarvers – especially those of the Gardena/Gröden Valley – domi-nate and preserve a craft that is centuries old. Since 1994, many Val Gardena craftsmen are members of the Unika Association, which has a gallery space in Ortisei/St. Ulrich. In order to join, one must produce pieces that are highly individual – even unique.

» The Südtiroler Werkstätten (lit: South Tyrolean Workshops) is an umbrella organisation for 36 craftsmen’s associations that have decided to join forces. Its shop, in Bolzano’s portici/Lauben arcades, is well worth a visit.

Association of South Tyrolean Music Bandsphone: +39 0471 976 387 · www.vsm-bozen.it

Unika Gallery, Ortisei/St. Ulrich, Gardena/Gröden Valleyphone: +39 339 17 92 227 · www.unika.org

Südtiroler Werkstätten, Bolzano/Bozenphone: +39 0471 978 590 · www.werkstaetten.it

Tyrol CastleSouth Tyrol’s Mightiest FortressCastel Tirolo/Schloss Tirol was originally the family seat of the Counts of Tyrol. The castle was the origin of the name that came into use after the region’s unification by Count Meinhard II in the thirteenth century: County of Tyrol. From that time forward, the history of Tyrol has been in-extricably linked with the name of the castle. In the fifteenth century, in fact, the Tyrolean nobles even declared that they would swear fealty only to the lord of Tyrol Castle. The castle has long since lost its political pow-er, of course. Today, visitors follow an interactive circuit that runs through the castle complex: the exhibit highlights milestones of the region’s his-tory and its art. Another permanent exhibition presents South Tyrol’s long struggle for its autonomous statutes, a set of laws that grant the province far-reaching power and responsibility for governing its own affairs.

Points of Interest» The portals of the Great Hall and chapel are among the most outstand-

ing examples of Romanesque stonemasonry found in the Alps.» The castle’s keep houses an exhibition focussing on the recent history

of South Tyrol, with multimedia stations, contemporary documents, and film/audio testimonies.

» The Küchenhof (lit: Kitchen Courtyard) provides an intriguing glimpse into everyday life during the Middle Ages.

South Tyrol’s Museum for History and Culture, Tirolo/Tirolphone: +39 0473 220 221 · www.casteltirolo.it Duration, including walk from the village of Tirolo: half day

Novacella AbbeySouth Tyrol’s Most Splendid AbbeyAbbazia di Novacella, an Augustinian Canons Regular abbey located near Bressanone/Brixen, is the largest and best-known monastery complex in all Tyrol. Known is German as Kloster Neustift, it was founded in 1142: from the very beginning, it had a considerable amount of land and property. The Canons Regular still run the abbey today. The sublime, multifaceted exterior architecture of the complex and the magnificent treasures contained with-in are extremely impressive; the monastery library is particularly notewor-thy. The Well of Wonders, built in 1508, is also a real gem: in 1669, Abbazia di Novacella itself was added to the well – depicted as the eighth wonder of the world.

Points of Interest» A magnificent Rococo hall, weighty tomes with painstaking adorn-

ment, old globes and maps, clocks in every style, and astronomical in-struments and telescopes all serve to make the Abbey Library a verita-ble treasure trove. Housed within the library walls are 92,000 books and valuable manuscripts containing eight centuries of knowledge about the universe.

» The monks have been cultivating wine since the founding of the abbey. The quality of its wines today is built upon 850 years of experience and the use of cutting-edge technology in the cellars. Abbazia di Novacella Winery still ranks amongst the best in South Tyrol. The abbey’s wines re-ceive awards year after year; the whites in particular are widely praised.

» The medieval wine cellars at Abbazia di Novacella: the products of these cellars were being exported and were thus already well known abroad way back in the Middle Ages. The vineyards surrounding Abba-zia di Novacella are Italy’s northernmost, and yield mainly white wines.

Abbazia di Novacella, Novacella/Neustiftphone: +39 0472 836 189 · www.abbazianovacella.it · Duration: half day

Of Knödel and SpaghettiFusion of North and South South Tyrol’s delicious Speck ham tastes rather mild in comparison with the heavily smoked ham found in countries north of the Alps; it is, howev-er, more savoury and aromatic compared to Mediterranean-style ham, which tends to be sweeter and blander. Similarly, South Tyrol’s cuisine combines the best of hearty Alpine fare with Mediterranean subtlety and lightness. Whether enjoyed in a rustic Alpine hut or in an exclusive gour-met restaurant, the region’s specialities are prepared using natural, sea-sonal, and locally grown ingredients.

Points of Interest» Be sure to try any one of South Tyrol’s twenty different types of

Knödel dumplings – or perhaps even a combo plate with more than one – at a traditional inn or restaurant.

» You can also enjoy traditional Mediterranean cuisine in an intimate and authentic Italian ambience at one of Bolzano or Merano’s pizzerie.

» The PUR Südtirol speciality shop in Brunico/Bruneck and at the Kurhaus in Merano/Meran, carries an assortment of 1,500 products that either come directly from South Tyrol’s farms or are processed in South Tyrol. Designer Harry Thaler designed both locations, using pure materials from South Tyrol in its construction, of course.

PUR SüdtirolMerano phone: +39 0473 012 100 · Brunico phone: +39 0474 050 500www.pursuedtirol.com

The City of GlorenzaBest-Preserved City Wall in the AlpsThe smallest community in the entire Alpine region to bear the official status of city has just 890 inhabitants. Glurns, known in Italian today as Glorenza, was originally a settlement in the Roman province of Rhaetia; by the early Middle Ages, it belonged to the Bishopric of Chur (CH). Duke Meinhard II, Count of Tyrol, accorded market rights to Glorenza in 1290, and the town charter was first mentioned in official documents a little later, in 1304. The historical character of Glorenza has survived almost un-changed and the city remains an architectural gem. Its well-preserved ring wall, dating from the sixteenth century, has three bastilles guarding the gates and several fortified towers: it encircles the picturesque narrow streets, secret nooks, townhouses, and charming arcaded walkways.

Points of Interest» One of the best ways to experience the city, whether unaccompanied or

on an organised tour, is to circle the city along its well-preserved wall.» A wall likewise encircles the Church of San Vito/St. Veit, located on the

nearby hill called Tartscher Bühel. The entire construction forms a prominent part of Val Venosta’s rich Romanesque heritage.

» Churburg Castle, known in Italian as Castel Coira and located across the valley from Glorenza, houses the world’s largest privately owned armoury. Here, all of the fifty complete suits of armour owned by the lord of the castle are on display. Ulrich IX must have been a giant: his suit of armour is 2.10 metres in height and weighs 45 kilos – made to measure for the Giant of Matsch.

Circuit of town: Glorenza Tourist Association phone: +39 0473 831 097 · www.altavenosta-vacanze.it · Duration: 2 hours

Tartscher Bühel: Upper Venosta Valley Tourist Association, Malles/Malsphone: +39 0473 831 190 · www.altavenosta-vacanze.itDuration: 1 hourRomanesque Val Venosta: www.stiegenzumhimmel.it

Churburg Castle, Sluderno/Schludernsphone: +39 0473 615 241 · www.castelcoira.com · Duration: 1 hour

Alpine FarmsSouth Tyrol’s Highest FarmsMore than 10,000 people live on South Tyrol’s Alpine farms, which are of-ten located on extremely steep and difficult terrain. Their main sources of income are livestock farming and hay production. Without the mountain farmer’s physical labour, there would be no cultivated landscapes at these elevations. Customs and traditions in the Alpine regions are still very much alive; their enduring relevance has enabled them to survive through the generations. But what keeps these mountain farmers at such heights, where they must carve out an extremely arduous existence? A proud sense of belonging, persevering in an ancient yet genuine world, and a life in harmony with nature. This way of life may seem idyllic to towns-people, but to the farm families it is simply daily reality. Points of Interest» The Muthof Farms are located on a steep mountainside high above

Merano. They are easily accessible by taking the cable car that runs up from the village of Tirolo/Tirol. A visit is a great way to gain insight into just how difficult farming on steep terrain really is.

» The Viles of the Badia/Gadertal Valley are situated on steep hillsides. These traditional Ladin hamlets always comprised a group of closely built Paarhof farm structures; there was a communal oven and fountain on the village square. From Campill, a circuit trail leads to the Viles of Frena, Seres, and Mischi and continues along Seresbach Stream into the Molini/Mühlental Valley. You can see eight restored mills along the way: the farmers once used the water, and some still mill their corn here today.

» Alpine farmers discovered long ago that mountain hay has a healing and relaxing effect on the body. You can still enjoy a South Tyrolean hay bath today, at any time throughout the year.

Hochmuth Mountain Inn, Tirolo/Tirolphone: +39 333 26 68 484 · www.hochmuth.it · Duration: half day

Viles of the Ladin ValleysHike to the Campill Viles: Information available at the San Martino in Badia Tourist Associationphone: +39 0474 523 175 · www.sanmartin.it · Duration: 1.5 hours

South Tyrol’s Bathing Culturephone: +39 0471 068 163 · www.badlkultur.it · Duration: 2 hours

Ladin, German and ItalianSouth Tyrol’s Linguistic Variety South Tyrol’s most prevalent language is German – more precisely, a south-ern Bavarian dialect that assumes a character of its own depending on the valley, village or even hamlet in which it is being spoken. Around 68 per cent of South Tyrol’s 510,000 inhabitants are native speakers of German while some 25 per cent are native speakers of Italian. The majority of Italian native speakers live in the cities of Bolzano/Bozen, Merano/Meran and Laives/ Leifers, and in the municipalities of Appiano/Eppan and Caldaro/Kaltern, to the south of Bolzano. South Tyrol’s oldest language is Ladin: this Rhaeto- Romanic language is still spoken by some 18,000 people in the Gardena/Gröden and Badia valleys, within the Dolomites.

Points of Interest» Take a stroll from Bolzano’s Municipio/Rathaus (city hall), along the

portici/Lauben arcades, across the Talvera/Talfer River, and continue into Piazza Mazzini. This walk is a wonderful way to see the striking juxtaposition between South Tyrol’s German and Italian lifestyles.

» In South Tyrol’s many secluded side valleys, inhabitants have developed their own distinctive variations on the regional dialect. Some of the most easily recognisable are the valley patois of Val Sarentino/Sarntal, north of Bolzano, and Valle Aurina/Ahrntal, north of Brunico/Bruneck.

» The province’s Ladin museum, which is located at San Martino in Badia/St. Martin in Thurn and housed inside Ciastel del Tor, provides fascinating insights into the history of the Ladin culture.

You can book a city tour at the Bolzano and Environs Tourist Bureauphone: +39 0471 307 000 · www.bolzano-bozen.it · Duration: 2 hours

Ciastel de Tor Ladin Museum, San Martino in Badiaphone: +39 0474 524 020 · www.museumladin.it · Duration: 2 hours

Gewürztraminer, Lagrein and VernatschSouth Tyrol’s Unique Wine CultureSouth Tyrol is the oldest wine region in the German-speaking area. The Rhaetians, who arrived in the Alps way back in 800 BC, had already begun cultivating wine on pergolas and using wooden barrels for storage and transport. By the time the Romans got here, in fact, they found a thriving wine culture. The Gewürztraminer, Lagrein and Vernatsch grape varieties are native to South Tyrol: they came into being right here. In South Tyrol, wines grow at elevations between 200 to 1,000 metres. Their elegance and power make them shine.

Points of Interest» A simple walk through Caldaro/Kaltern provides a glimpse into wine

history – and into the histories of farms, squares, and names. The wine.kaltern initiative, one of the projects run by the village community, of-fers not only information about the local wines but also a first-hand ex-perience of them.

» The South Tyrolean Wine Road is ideal for epicures – and for anyone who just enjoys wine. Picturesque vineyards, a very idyllic cultivated landscape, accompany you all the way from Nalles/Nals through Bolzano and into the south. Three leisure bike routes offer many opportunities

to stop off at various wineries and castles.» Almost anywhere you can buy wine, you can also taste wine. Cellars,

private vineyards and wine shops are all great places to take a break and try some wines.

The wein.kaltern Initiative, Caldaro/Kaltern phone: +39 0471 965 410 · www.wein.kaltern.com

Wine & Bike on the South Tyrolean Wine Roadphone: +39 0471 860 659 · www.suedtiroler-weinstrasse.it/bike

Ötzi the IcemanThe World’s Most Famous MummyÖtzi “lives” under extreme conditions: behind a wall of eight-centimetre-thick, bulletproof glass at a temperature of minus six degrees centigrade and in a controlled atmosphere of 98 per cent humidity. The box in which Ötzi is kept, located at the archaeological museum in Bolzano, thus repli-cates the conditions that prevailed at the rocky hollow on the Senales Val-ley Glacier, where Ötzi was found in 1991. The man from the glacier lived 5,300 years ago, making him the oldest oldest moist mummy ever found. We now know that, at the time of his death, he was being pursued into the familiar high mountains and was murdered. Researchers, journalists, artists and mystics have all shaped our image of Ötzi. The Iceman repre-sents a permanent challenge for scientists and is expected to provide new stimuli for research in the areas of anthropology, genetics and medicine.

Points of Interest» The mummy and the objects found with him – an axe, bearskin cap,

clothing, bow and arrows – are on display at the South Tyrol Museum of Archeology. The latest findings from ongoing genetic research are pre-sented in an easy-to-understand yet in-depth way.

» Adrie and Alfons Kennis from the Netherlands have provided the muse-um with a naturalistic reconstruction of the Iceman, following scientific models: this is how Ötzi actually looked – or comes very close, at least.

» Ötzi’s lifestyle and the age in which he lived are brought to life at the Ar-cheoParc, located in the Senales/Schnalstal Valley near Merano/Meran.

South Tyrol Museum of Archeology, Bolzanophone: +39 0471 320 100 · www.iceman.itDuration: 2 hours

Senales Valley ArcheoParc, Val Senalesphone: +39 0473 676 020 · www.archeoparc.itDuration: 2 hours

Of Copper and Silver Europe’s Highest MinesThe darkness of the passages and the light emanating from mining lamps dominated the lives of the miners. For centuries, they travelled deep into the bowels of South Tyrol’s mountain ranges to extract copper, silver, lead, and zinc. Above ground, secluded mining villages sprung up, and each developed its own way of life, embracing all cultural spheres. Equipped with hard hats and headlamps, visitors today can enjoy a first-hand experience of this underworld – in total safety. The main street of Lasa/Laas, a mining village in the Venosta/Vinschgau Valley, is paved in white. The highly prized Lasa marble is still mined today. In fact, it is re-garded as the most weather-resistant white marble in the world.

Points of Interest» The most fascinating thing about BergbauWelt (lit: World of Mining) at

Monteneve/Schneeberg Mountain is the presence of kilometre-long tunnels that run throughout the whole mountain. In addition to whis-tle-stops below ground, the museum offers longer tours through the underworld. The mining village of San Martino di Monteneve/St. Mar-tin am Schneeberg, which is located at an elevation of 2,355 metres and has been completely restored in 1990, evokes the experience of miners living under extreme conditions.

» Copper was mined in the Predoi/Prettau Mine in ancient times. Today, one can clatter along through narrow tunnels in the open mine train right into the heart of the mine – protected with a helmet and a rain-coat, of course. Towards the valley, the Kornkasten Museum in Cadipie-tra/Steinhaus recounts the history of ore mining through multimedia eyewitness accounts.

» Dressed in White: a guided tour that leads you from the grounds of the Lasa marble works to Lasa’s outstanding sacred rock art. In the Lasa Valley, experienced hikers can take the complex route travelled by the marble itself: it leads from the quarry to the factory.

South Tyrol’s Mining Museums> World of Mining at Ridanna-Monteneve/Ridnaun-Schneeberg phone: +39 0472 656 364 · www.bergbaumuseum.it> Predoi/Prettau Show Mine phone: +39 0474 654 523 · www.bergbaumuseum.it> Kornkasten Mining Museum in Cadipietra/Steinhaus phone: +39 0474 651 043 · www.bergbaumuseum.itDuration: varies according to mine

Lasa/Laas guided marble tour phone: +39 347 40 95 404· www.marmorplus.itDuration Lasa marble tour: 2 hoursRetracing the marble transportation route: 6 hours

Trauttmansdorff CastleSouth Tyrol’s Sunniest GardensBy the middle of the nineteenth century, doctors were already making good use of the mild winter climate and lush Mediterranean flora found in Merano/Meran: these were important components for creating the ide-al setting in which to care for spa guests. These visitors came to glamor-ous Merano from all over Europe in search of rest and relaxation and to rub elbows with high society. The most prominent of them all was un-doubtedly Empress Elisabeth of Austria, also known as Sissi, who twice made Trauttmansdorff Castle her winter retreat and stayed for several months each time. Today, the hillsides beneath the castle have been transformed into botanical gardens that showcase eighty cultivated and natural landscapes. The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, in fact, was named Europe’s No. 6 Garden. The Touriseum, a museum housed inside the castle, covers the evolution of tourism in South Tyrol in a sophisticat-ed yet entertaining way.

Points of Interest» The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle comprises more than eighty

natural and cultivated landscapes, diverse themed gardens, a number of Artist Pavilions and Experience Stations – all nestled into a natural amphitheatre. The ten Artists Pavilions and the Grotto reveal intrigu-ing secrets about the botanical world.

» The Touriseum, located inside Trauttmansdorff Castle, pilots visitors through an entertaining two hundred years of Alpine tourism and a rollercoaster of emotions: Mountains were viewed as menacing until some city dwellers conquered the Dolomite peaks. After that, the heights became an ideal of high society, who admired the mountain backdrop from the safety of hotel terraces.

» The Sissi Promenade leads to the spectacular Viewing Platform, which was based upon an idea by star architect Matteo Thun: standing atop it, one has the feeling of hovering freely in mid-air.

The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, Merano/Meran> Gardens phone: +39 0473 235 730 · www.trauttmansdorff.it > Touriseum phone: +39 0473 270 172 · www.touriseum.itDuration: full day

LodgingComprehensive database of lodging in South Tyrol, including establishments that accept online bookings: www.suedtirol.info

Farm HolidaysOfficial portal for farm holidays in South Tyrol: www.redrooster.it

Historical HospitalityHigh-quality hotels in South Tyrol with a sense for architecture and tradition that also provide con-temporary customer service:www.historischergastbetrieb.it

Idyllic Places13 properties linking tradition with contemporary life: www.idyllicplaces.com

Relaxing Holidays30 four-star spa hotels focussing on wellness, fitness, beauty & healthy cuisine: www.belvita.it

Staying at a WinerySouth Tyrolean vintners that provide lodging:www.fws.it www.redrooster.it

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Südtirol Map – Standard

45 Salzburg

45 Innsbruck

45 Verona

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45 Milano

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Getting Therewww.suedtirol.info/gettingthere

The DolomitesThe World’s Most Beautiful Mountains“The Dolomites are not the highest or most challenging mountains, but they are the most beautiful,” says celebrated alpinist and extreme moun-taineer Reinhold Messner. It took more than 250 million years of turbu-lent geological processes to create the Dolomites, a true natural wonder. The Dolomite formations came into being out of the algae-dominated coral reefs of the warm, receding waters of the Tethys Sea. The interplay between the pale sharp crags and pinnacles, the dark igneous rock and the lush green of the surrounding Alpine meadows is unparalleled. Hun-dreds of local legends tell of witches, nymphs, hobgoblins, wild men, and mysterious enchanted realms. The Dwarf King Laurin cursed his rose gar-den: as a result, the Rosengarten Massif near Bolzano glows crimson in the sunset – and will continue to do so for all eternity. Since 2009, the Dolomites have been a unesco World Natural Heritage Site.

Points of Interest» The Great Dolomite Road opened in 1909; it ran from Bolzano/Bozen

through Canazei and Cortina all the way to Dobbiaco/Toblach. Cross-ing many high passes over 2,000 metres in altitude, it is one of the most beautiful panoramic roads in Europe. An excellent way to see the Great Dolomite Road is by taking a guided bus tour.

» The Messner Mountain Museum, founded by Reinhold Messner, ad-dresses the theme of the mountains at five locations in South Tyrol and Belluno. MMM Firmian, located inside Sigmundskron Castle south of Bolzano, forms the nucleus of the museum group. MMM Ripa at Bruneck Castle focusses on the everyday culture of mountain peoples. All of the exhibits are from Messner’s private collection.

» Four of South Tyrol’s nature parks are located in the Dolomites. Geolo-gists refer to Puez–Geisler Nature Park as the “site office of the Dolo-mites”. Fanes–Sennes–Prags Nature park is an ideal habitat for many animal species.

Schlern–Rosengarten Nature Park focusses on South Tyrol’s mountain emblems. Tre Cime di Lavaredo/Drei Zinnen Nature Park is dedicated to the big names, highlighting mountain climbers like Franz Innerko-fler and the Zsigmondy brothers.

Several South Tyrolean travel companies and tourist associations offer what is known as the Grand Dolomite Tour. If you decide not to use a guide, calculate one day by car or motorcycle; if you go by bicycle or on foot, the duration will depend on physical fitness and stamina.

MMM – Messner Mountain Museum> mmm Firmian: Sigmundskron Castle, Bolzano/Bozen, phone: +39 0471 631 264> mmm Juval: Juval Castle, Castelbello/Kastelbell, phone: +39 348 44 33 871> mmm Ortles: Solda/Sulden, phone: +39 0473 613 577> mmm Ripa: Bruneck Castle, phone: +39 0474 410 220> mmm Dolomites: Monte Rite, Cibiana di Cadore, phone: +39 0435 890 996www.messner-mountain-museum.itDuration: 1–3 hours per museum; 2–3 days for all museums

Nature Parks in the DolomitesSouth Tyrol Informationphone: +39 0471 999 999 · www.suedtirol.info/dolomites

In South Tyrol, tradition moves with the times

The Rosengarten Massif in the Dolomites

Harvest time is Törggelen time

Piazza Walther in Bolzano

The art of woodcarving in in the Gardena Valley