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The solid marble in Laas & apricot Venosta will take place again this year, namely from 30.07. to 01.08.2010. The Lasa marble, known worldwide as a precious stone is very weather resistant, therefore, described as "alive" and was one of the favorite pieces of the Habsburg monarchs. Not only from Rome to Venice and Vienna, but also in South Tyrol, there are many buildings and statues from the "white gold". As the marble is mined and how it is used, you can at Marble & Apricot Festival in Laas know in Vinschgau .

Know About Marble and apricot and celebration program:

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The degradation of marble occurs throughout the year through hard work, the harvest of apricots is less laborious, but it can also be unpredictable. For nearly 140 years, the Vinschger apricot grown and has now become a sought-after niche product, which is about half the acreage (75 acres) on Schlanderser Nördersberg, the rest is distributed among the links between Naturns and times up to 1300 m height. The climate in the Venosta Valley is ideal for apricot growing, because the original tropical fruit as apricots loves heat and sun, wind, little rain and loose soils. Here, the apricot alongside their incomparable taste even a high value on health, because it contains all kinds of fruit most provitamin A (carotene), vitamin B1, B2, C and minerals. The high content of carotene is actively opposed the formation of tumors and protects against cancer, strengthens the immune system and protects the skin from UV rays. Not only housewives swear by the sweet and sunny Vinschger apricots, because for many recipes such as > Vinschger apricot dumplings and especially apricot jam, there is no better variety!

The village of Laas Vinschger offers from Friday, 30.07. to Sunday, 01 08th 2010 many entertainment and recreational opportunities and the chance to discover local products and crafts to buy. From the program: betting that show music, exhibitions, village and marble tours, children's entertainment, market, etc. Also delicious apricot recipes, and other typical products of the Vinschgau be tasted until 15.08.. will also find weekly specials instead of the apricot into a number of guest houses.
More info at www.marmorundmarillen.com