Brixen
Brixen (Italian: Bressanone) is a town in South Tyrol. In 1027-1803 it was the centre of the Prince-Bishopric of Brixen, an ecclesiastical state within the Holy Roman Empire.
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- 🌍 Brixen Cathedral (Dom). A small but richly decorated cathedral. The present building is from the 18th century.
- 🌍 Hofburg (Palazzo Vescovile). The bishops' palace, an impressive Renaissance residence.
- 🌍 St. Michael's Church (Pfarrkirche St. Michael). A modest but beautiful gothic church next to the cathedral.
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If you happen to be in Brixen in December, don't miss the Christmas market on the square in front of the cathedral.
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