Badia (BZ)
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| Comune di Badia Comun de Badia Gemeinde Abtei |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
| Province | Bolzano-Bozen (BZ) |
| Mayor | Dott. Ugo Dorigo |
| Elevation | 1,315 m (4,314 ft) |
| Area | 82 km² (32 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 2004-12-31) | |
| - Total | 3,017 |
| - Density | 37/km² (96/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
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| Gentilic | Badiotti |
| Dialing code | 0471 |
| Postal code | 39036 |
| Frazioni | Pedraces (Pedratsches), San Linêrt (San Leonardo, Sankt Leonhard), La Illa (La Villa, Stern), San Cascian (San Cassiano, Sankt Kassian) |
| Patron | San Leonardo |
| Website: www.comunbadia.it | |
Badia (German: Abtei) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Bolzano-Bozen in the Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol. It is one of the five Ladin-speaking communities of the Badia Valley.
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[edit] Geography
[edit] Neighboring municipalities
The following communities neighbor Badia: Cortina d'Ampezzo, Corvara, Mareo, Livinallongo del Col di Lana, San Martin de Tor, La Val and Sëlva.
[edit] Municipal divisions
The municipality of Badia contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) San Ciascian (San Cassiano, St. Kassian), La Ila (La Villa, Stern) and the town of Badia itself.
[edit] Economy
As in other Ladin-speaking communities in the province of Bolzano-Bozen, tourism is the most important contributor to Badia's economy. Around 69% of the population work in the service sector, around 21% work in production, and around 10% work in agriculture, however most of these hold other jobs as well and farm on the side.
Part of the comune lies in Alta Badia, a ski resort at the top end of the Val Badia valley, surrounded by the peaks of the Dolomites mountains.
[edit] Culture and landmarks
Badia is part of the nature reserves of Puez-Geisler and Fanes-Senes-Prags. It is also near the mountains of Lagazuoi (2,778 m), Conturines (3,064 m), La Varela (3,055 m), L'Ciaval (Kreuzkofel) (2,907 m) and Gardenaccia (2,500 m).
A pilgrimage church, the Church of the Holy Cross, is located near the birthplace of Saint Josef Freinademetz.
[edit] Language
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[edit] Transportation
Badia is accessible through the Badia Valley from St. Lorenzen in the Puster Valley, as well as through passes over the Dolomites such as the Passo di Valparola and the Passo Gardena, which are only drivable during the snow-free months.
[edit] People
- Micurà de Rü (1789–1847), born in Rü, San Cascian, Ladin linguist.
- Joseph Freinademetz (1852–1908) born in Oies, Catholic saint and missionary to China.
[edit] External links
- (Italian) (German) (Ladin) Homepage of the city
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