District of Alto Adige facts for kids
The District of Alto Adige was a small area that existed for a short time in Italy. It was part of a bigger region called the "Department of Benaco" during the time of Napoleon's "Cisalpine Republic" (1797-1798). Think of it like a county within a state, but back in the late 1700s.
A Brief History of the Alto Adige District
The District of Alto Adige was created in 1797. It was part of the "Department of Benaco." This department was a new administrative area set up by Napoleon in northern Italy. At that time, Napoleon was reorganizing many parts of Europe.
The District of Alto Adige included some towns that are now part of the province of Verona. The name "Alto Adige" means "Upper Adige." It refers to the Adige River, which flows through this region.
However, the "Department of Benaco" and its District of Alto Adige didn't last long. They were both closed down in 1798. This happened because Napoleon's government decided to change how Italy was organized.
Later, in 1810, the name Alto Adige was used again. This time, it was for a different, larger area called the Department of Alto Adige. This new department was located a bit further north, along the upper part of the Adige River.
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