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Brixen is the third largest city in South Tyrol (Autonomous Province of Bozen-Italy)
Founded on 13th September 901 (one of the oldest cities in the Tyrol)
Situated where Eisack and Rienz flow together
Main city of the Eisack Valley
Colours of the city-flag: red-white-yellow
Municipial coat of arms: a white lamb with Easter-flag (since 1304)
Inhabitants: 20.689 (on 31.12.10)
Municipal area: 5 km² (with surroundings: 80.89 km²)
Climate: inner-alpine mild climate
Average annual rainfall approx. 650 mm
Sea-level: 560 m
Highest elevation: 2.542 m, lowest elevation: 538 m
Motorway connection (motorway Brenner)
Train station of all IC- and EC-trains (Brenner route)
Twin town of Regensburg
Number of beds for tourists: approx. 4,500
Foundation of the "Curverein Brixen" (Tourist Office) on 28 November 1898