Südtirol

"Jižní Tyrolsko" (also sometimes spelled "Jižní Tyroly") refers to a region in northern Italy. Here’s a breakdown:

• Location: Borders Austria and is the northernmost part of Italy.
• History: Once part of Austria-Hungary, it became Italian after World War I.
• Landscape: Mainly consists of the Dolomites mountain range, known for its dramatic limestone peaks.
• Culture: Blend of Italian and German influences, with German being the most widely spoken language.
• Highlights:
  • Stunning scenery: Three Peaks of Lavaredo, Pragser Wildsee lake
  • Winter sports: Kronplatz ski resort
  • Food and Wine: Apples, speck (smoked ham), and regional wines
  • Unique culture: Mix of Italian and Austrian traditions

Here are some resources to learn more:

• Tourist information: [South Tyrol tourism information ON Südtirol suedtirol.info] (English available)
• Wikipedia article: [Jižní Tyrolsko na Wikipedii cs.wikipedia.org] (Czech)