Country Italy Elevation 1,315 m (4,314 ft) Province South Tyrol Postal code 39036 | Province / Metropolitan city South Tyrol (BZ) Time zone CET (UTC+1) Population 3,471 (31 May 2015) | |
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Frazioni La Ila (La Villa, Stern), San Ciascian (San Cassiano, Sankt Kassian) Demonym(s) Badioć, Badiotti, Abteier Weather -1°C, Wind N at 16 km/h, 79% Humidity Region Trentino-Alto Adige/South Tyrol | ||
Tulegur gangzi performing in badia south tyrol 31 05 2014 the wind of the grassland
Badia ([baˈdiːa]; German: Abtei [abˈtaɪ̯]) is a comune (municipality) in South Tyrol, northern Italy. It is one of the five Ladin-speaking communities of the Val Badia.
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- Tulegur gangzi performing in badia south tyrol 31 05 2014 the wind of the grassland
- Map of 39036 Badia Province of Bolzano South Tyrol Italy
- Neighboring municipalities
- Frazioni
- Coat of arms
- Linguistic distribution
- Natural areas
- Notable people
- Economy
- Transport
- Maratona dles Dolomites
- References
Map of 39036 Badia Province of Bolzano - South Tyrol, Italy
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.
Frazioni
The municipality of Badia contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) La Ila (La Villa, Stern), San Ciascian (San Cassiano, St. Kassian) and the town of Badia itself.
Coat of arms
The emblem is that of the Winkler Colz von zu Rubatsch family which, in the 16th and 17th century, had property and the castle at La Ila. The shield is party per fess, at the top is represented a sable steinbock, holding with the front hoofs a red broken branch on an or background. The lower part is divided into three, with vertex at the top, alternating gules and argent with a rose in the center; every rose has the central petal in or. The emblem was granted in 1967.
Linguistic distribution
According to the 2011 census, 94.07% of the population speak Ladin, 4.17% Italian and 1.76% German as first language.
Natural areas
Badia is part of the Puez-Geisler and the Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park. 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.
Notable people
Economy
As in other Ladin-speaking communities in South Tyrol, 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.
Transport
Badia is accessible through the Val Badia from St. Lorenzen in the Puster Valley, as well as through passes over the Dolomites such as the Valparola Pass and the Gardena Pass, which are only drivable during the snow-free months.
Maratona dles Dolomites
The start of the annual single-day seven mountain passes crossing Maratona dles Dolomites bicycle race is every year in La Ila.