# Urtijëi

> municipality in South Tyrol, Italy

**Wikidata**: [Q255568](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q255568)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urtijëi)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/urtij-i

## Summary
Urtijëi is a municipality (comune) in the autonomous province of South Tyrol in northern Italy. It is known by the aliases Sankt Ulrich in Gröden and Ortisei, has geographic coordinates 46.575208 N, 11.672138 E, and hosts cultural sites such as the Museum Gherdëina and the Parish Church of Urtijëi.

## Key Facts
- Classification: municipality (comune) in South Tyrol, Italy.
- Country: Italy.
- Autonomous province: South Tyrol (inception date recorded as +1948-00-00 in the source).
- Aliases: Sankt Ulrich in Gröden; Ortisei.
- Coordinates: latitude 46.575208, longitude 11.672138.
- Official website: http://www.comune.ortisei.bz.it.
- Wikipedia title: Urtijëi.
- Wikidata description: municipality in South Tyrol, Italy.
- Wikidata sitelink_count for Urtijëi: 59.
- Population figures (as provided): 4,821.0; 4,883.0; 4,793.0.
- Notable local cultural institution: Museum Gherdëina, located in Urtijëi (inception date: 1960-01-01).
- Museum Gherdëina employees (listed values): 3.0, 2.0, 2.0, 5.0, 5.0 (as recorded in the source).
- Notable local church: Parish Church of Urtijëi (inception recorded as 1796).
- Local historic site: Castle Stetteneck (listed as a castle in South Tyrol, Italy).
- Related natural area: Puez–Geisler Nature Park (nature park in the Dolomites in South Tyrol; inception dates recorded as 1977-10-31 and 1999-01-01).
- Related broader entity: Italy — sovereign state and country containing South Tyrol and Urtijëi.
- Related municipal concept: comune of Italy (municipal divisions of Italy).
- Related networks and items (listed as related in source): Climate Alliance (network of cities, municipalities and districts to protect the global climate); Ulrich of Augsburg (German bishop and saint, 890–973); Urtica dioica (species of plant).
- Sitelink_count (general property provided for Urtijëi record): 59.

## FAQs
- What is Urtijëi?
  Urtijëi is a comune (municipality) in the autonomous province of South Tyrol in northern Italy, listed on Wikidata with the description "municipality in South Tyrol, Italy."

- Where is Urtijëi located geographically?
  Urtijëi is located at latitude 46.575208 and longitude 11.672138 in South Tyrol, Italy.

- What other names does Urtijëi use?
  Urtijëi is also known by the German name Sankt Ulrich in Gröden and by the Italian name Ortisei.

- How many people live in Urtijëi?
  The source provides recorded population figures of 4,821.0, 4,883.0, and 4,793.0 (no specific years attached).

- What cultural institutions are in Urtijëi?
  The Museum Gherdëina is based in Urtijëi (inception 1960-01-01) and the Parish Church of Urtijëi is a notable church building with inception recorded as 1796.

- Are there historic or natural sites associated with Urtijëi?
  Castle Stetteneck is recorded as a castle in South Tyrol related to the locality, and the nearby/related Puez–Geisler Nature Park is a Dolomites nature park in South Tyrol with inception dates 1977-10-31 and 1999-01-01.

- Where can I find official information online about Urtijëi?
  The official municipal website is http://www.comune.ortisei.bz.it.

- What identifiers and links exist for Urtijëi on knowledge platforms?
  The entity appears as the Wikipedia article titled "Urtijëi", has a Wikidata sitelink_count of 59, and is described on Wikidata as a municipality in South Tyrol, Italy.

## Why It Matters
Urtijëi matters as a local administrative, cultural and historical node within South Tyrol and Italy. As a comune it performs municipal governance functions for its resident population. The presence of Museum Gherdëina establishes Urtijëi as a repository and exhibitor of regional culture and heritage; the museum’s recorded inception (1960-01-01) and recorded staff counts indicate a formal institution active in local cultural life. The Parish Church of Urtijëi (inception 1796) and Castle Stetteneck contribute distinct historical and architectural value. Urtijëi’s geographic placement in South Tyrol and its relation to the Puez–Geisler Nature Park link the municipality to both Alpine/Dolomite tourism and conservation contexts. Collectively these facts make Urtijëi relevant for regional cultural preservation, heritage tourism, and as part of the network of comuni that structure local governance in Italy.

## Notable For
- Official status as a comune (municipality) in the autonomous province of South Tyrol, Italy.
- Multiple historical and cultural sites recorded in the locality: Parish Church of Urtijëi (inception 1796) and Castle Stetteneck.
- Hosting Museum Gherdëina, a museum established on 1960-01-01 with documented employee counts.
- Multiple recorded population data points around the mid-4,000s (4,821; 4,883; 4,793).
- Known by three names across languages and traditions: Urtijëi, Sankt Ulrich in Gröden, and Ortisei.
- Precise geographic coordinates: 46.575208 N, 11.672138 E.
- Presence in knowledge bases: Wikipedia article titled "Urtijëi" and a Wikidata sitelink_count of 59.

## Body

### Overview
Urtijëi is a municipality (comune) in South Tyrol, an autonomous province of Italy. The Wikidata record describes it succinctly as a "municipality in South Tyrol, Italy" and lists multiple identifiers and multilingual aliases. The municipality maintains an official website at http://www.comune.ortisei.bz.it.

### Names and Identifiers
- Primary name on knowledge platforms: Urtijëi (Wikipedia title: Urtijëi).
- Aliases provided in the data: Sankt Ulrich in Gröden; Ortisei.
- Wikidata metadata: description "municipality in South Tyrol, Italy" and sitelink_count = 59.
- Official municipal website: http://www.comune.ortisei.bz.it.

### Location and Coordinates
- Country: Italy.
- Autonomous province: South Tyrol (province inception recorded in the source as +1948-00-00).
- Geographic coordinates: latitude 46.575208, longitude 11.672138.
- Urtijëi’s placement situates it within the mountainous northern Italian region associated with the Dolomites and South Tyrol administrative structures.

### Administrative Status
- Administrative classification: comune (municipality), which aligns it with the Italian system of municipal divisions (comune of Italy).
- As a comune, Urtijëi is part of Italy’s multi-level administrative framework that includes regions and autonomous provinces.

### Population
- Population figures listed in the source include 4,821.0; 4,883.0; and 4,793.0. The source provides these numeric values but does not attach explicit census years to each figure.

### Cultural and Historic Sites
- Museum Gherdëina: documented as a museum located in Urtijëi with an inception date of 1960-01-01. Employee counts recorded in the source are 3.0, 2.0, 2.0, 5.0, and 5.0 (these values were provided in the structured data).
- Parish Church of Urtijëi: a church building in Urtijëi with an inception date recorded as 1796.
- Castle Stetteneck: listed as a castle in South Tyrol and connected to Urtijëi in the provided relationships.

### Natural Areas and Environment
- Related natural area: Puez–Geisler Nature Park, identified in the source as a nature park in the Dolomites in South Tyrol, Italy. Two inception dates are provided for the park: 1977-10-31 and 1999-01-01. The park is listed among entities connected to Urtijëi, indicating a regional relationship to Dolomite natural heritage.

### Related Entities and Networks
- Italy: Urtijëi is part of the Republic of Italy. The provided Italy summary and key facts contextualize national-level relationships (Italy as sovereign state, EU member, administrative divisions, etc.) that apply to Urtijëi as an Italian municipality.
- South Tyrol: the autonomous province in which Urtijëi is located; the source records its inception (as a province entity) as +1948-00-00.
- Comune of Italy: Urtijëi is an instance of the comune administrative type.
- Climate Alliance: listed among related items; the Climate Alliance is described as a network of cities, municipalities and districts to protect the global climate (inception +1992-03-30), and it is included in the set of related entities.
- Ulrich of Augsburg: listed under related items as a German bishop and saint (890–973); this connection appears among the related people/entities in the source data.
- Urtica dioica: the plant species stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) appears in the related-items list associated with the record.

### Institutional and Cultural Context
- Museum Gherdëina’s presence identifies Urtijëi as a local center for cultural preservation and display. The museum’s recorded inception date and employee counts indicate an established institutional footprint in the municipality.
- The Parish Church of Urtijëi, with inception recorded 1796, marks a historic religious and architectural landmark within the comune.

### Digital and Knowledge-base Presence
- Wikipedia: article titled "Urtijëi".
- Wikidata: described as "municipality in South Tyrol, Italy" with sitelink_count = 59.
- The municipality has an official website at http://www.comune.ortisei.bz.it for municipal information and services.

### Connections to Broader Regional and National Structures
- As a municipality in South Tyrol, Urtijëi operates within the framework of Italian regional and provincial governance. The source provides broad contextual details for Italy and South Tyrol (e.g., Italy’s administrative divisions and memberships) which define Urtijëi’s national and regional setting.
- Nearby and related Dolomite conservation efforts include the Puez–Geisler Nature Park, indicating regional environmental significance.

### Miscellaneous Structured Properties
- Sitelink_count for Urtijëi: 59 (Wikidata property).
- The source lists multiple population values (4,821.0; 4,883.0; 4,793.0), coordinate pair (46.575208, 11.672138), and aliases (Sankt Ulrich in Gröden, Ortisei) which are captured above.

### Summary of Source-based Temporal Data
- Museum Gherdëina inception: 1960-01-01.
- Parish Church of Urtijëi inception: 1796 (year recorded).
- Puez–Geisler Nature Park inceptions: 1977-10-31 and 1999-01-01.
- South Tyrol inception (as recorded in the dataset): +1948-00-00.

### Related Topics for Further Lookup (as recorded in source)
- Climate Alliance (network of municipalities for climate protection).
- Ulrich of Augsburg (historical saint referenced among related items).
- Urtica dioica (plant species listed among related items).
- Castle Stetteneck, Museum Gherdëina, Parish Church of Urtijëi, and Puez–Geisler Nature Park.

(End of entry — all facts and relationships above are drawn exclusively from the provided source material.)

## References

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