Santa Cristina Gherdëina (; ; ) is a Ladin comune (municipality) and a village in Val Gardena in the South Tyrol of northern Italy. It is located about east of Bolzano. Its Saslong ski run is home of the Super-G and Downhill for men races in FIS Alpine Ski World Cup.
Geography As of 31 December 2010, it had a population of 1,900 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
The municipality of Santa Cristina borders the following municipalities: Campitello di Fassa, Kastelruth, Villnöß, Urtijëi, San Martin de Tor and Sëlva.
History Coat of arms The escutcheon is argent and gules party per fess: the upper part is represented a deer. It is the family Coat of Arms of Primus von Dosses, which has since 1636, near the church of St. Cristina, organized a refectory for the poor. The emblem was adopted in 1969.
Society Linguistic distribution According to the 2024 census, 87.79% of the population speak Ladin, 6.85% Italian and 5.36% German as first language.
Demographic evolution
Culture and traditions Santa Cristina cultural and community life include a town band, active since 1856, and a choir that has been performing since 1972. Various musical associations contribute to the preservation of folk music, playing a role in the cultural landscape of Santa Cristina. They organize many festivals throughout the year, bringing together locals and visitors for celebrations.
Notable people Samuel Barber (1910-1981) an American composer who had a chalet in Santa Cristina Gherdëina Vincenzo Demetz (1911-1990) an Italian cross-country skier who competed in the 1936 Winter Olympics Inge Senoner (born 1940) an Italian alpine skier, competed in two events at the 1964 Winter Olympics Giustina Demetz (born 1941) an Italian former alpine skier, competed at the 1964 and 1968 Winter Olympics Giuseppe Ploner (born 1959) former Italian cross-country skier Michela Ponza (born 1979) retired Italian professional biathlete, lives in Santa Cristina Gherdëina Simona Senoner (June 13, 1993 – January 7, 2011) an Italian cross-country racer and ski jumper, lived in Santa Cristina Gherdëina
See also
Lech Sant
References
External links Homepage of the municipality