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Tyrol

Tyrol

1 6.1
A region of mountains in western Austria and northern Italy known for skiing and traditional culture
  • proper noun
translation icon : Tirol
  • I love hiking in the stunning landscapes of Tyrol during the summer.
  • South Tyrol

Is it in the Tyrol of Austria and Austria?

Examples

  • That's the biggest snowboarding competition in Tyrol.

    Chalet Girl (2011)

  • How marvelous it was to see white mountains and the milky sky of Tyrol!

    Academic text (1996)

  • I come from the Tyrol.

    Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001)

  • Is it in the Tyrol of Austria and Austria?

    Tom Scott

  • No, it is a fashionable hotel in the Tyrol filled with the ladies and gentlemen of breeding.

    The Bride Wore Red (1937)

  • Every winter, tourists flock to Tyrol for its world-class ski resorts.

  • The traditional festivals in Tyrol showcase its rich cultural heritage.

Synonyms

Tuscany
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24 3.2

A region in central Italy with beautiful hills, old towns, and famous wine

is more mountain focused with rugged peaks and alpine traditions
Savoy
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21 8.2

A historical area in parts of France, Switzerland, and Italy once ruled by a duke

is primarily a mountainous region known for alpine scenery and cultural heritage
Piedmont
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4 6.3

A region in northwest Italy known for wine and mountain scenery

focuses mainly on high mountain scenery and alpine cultural heritage
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
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9.6

A region in northeastern Italy by the Adriatic Sea near Austria and Slovenia

emphasizes high mountain scenery rather than coastal diversity

Surface Forms

Tyrol main

Etymology

Tyrol comes from the German name Tirol, which first belonged to Tyrol Castle, a strong castle on a high rock that watched over the valleys. Because the castle's name was used for the land around it, today Tyrol means that mountainous region of the Alps.