Sterzing

Sterzing (German pronunciation: [ˈʃtɛrtsɪŋ]; Italian: Vipiteno [vipiˈtɛːno]) is a comune in South Tyrol in northern Italy. It is the main town of the southern Wipptal, and the Eisack River flows through the medieval town. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").

Sterzing
Stadtgemeinde Sterzing
Comune di Vipiteno
The Zwölferturm in Sterzing
Location of Sterzing
Sterzing
Location of Sterzing in Italy
Sterzing
Sterzing (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol)
Coordinates: 46°53′N 11°26′E
CountryItaly
RegionTrentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
ProvinceSouth Tyrol (BZ)
FrazioniRied (Novale), Thuins (Tunes), Tschöfs (Ceves)
Government
  MayorPeter Volgger
Area
  Total33 km2 (13 sq mi)
Elevation
950 m (3,120 ft)
Population
 (March 2021)
  Total6,950
  Density210/km2 (550/sq mi)
Demonym(s)German: Sterzinger
Italian: vipitenesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
39049
Dialing code0472
WebsiteOfficial website
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