Bolzano Then and Now – Urban Stories Between the Middle Ages and Modernity

Julius Perathoner was the mayor of Bolzano from 1895 to 1922. On the 100th anniversary of his death, this walking tour explores the historic center with a special focus on the period when Bolzano began transforming into a modern city.

We will discover medieval Bolzano with its squares, alleys and historic buildings, but also the city around 1900: a time of urban transformation, new means of transport, tourism and major changes in the cityscape.

The tour also briefly includes the “Italian” part of Bolzano, helping to understand how the city developed in the first years after South Tyrol became part of Italy following World War I, and later during the Fascist period. Along the way, we will explore a few lesser-known corners beyond the classic tourist routes.

A walk to better understand today’s Bolzano: a city between North and South, shaped by history, trade, culture and different identities.

The tour is conducted in one language only, depending on the language selected by the participants when booking.