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Churches and Old Manors in Laces and Val Martello in Val Venosta

Churches, estates and monuments in Laces-Val Martello holiday area in South Tyrol

There are numerous churches in the Laces-Val Martello holiday area that recall the golden age of mining and marble quarrying, as testified by the main portal of the Hl. Petrus and Paulus parish church, clad in white marble, and the Gothic portal of the Spitalskirche hospital church.

In 1992, a marble menhir dating back to 5,000 years ago was discovered during restoration work being performed on the Unsere Liebe Frau auf dem Bichl church. From 2017 onward, this statue menhir of Laces can be admired in the Nikolauskirche church. The St. Stephan chapel in Morter is of particular interest. Inside the chapel there are fifteenth century frescoes of the Lombard, Dutch and Bavarian schools.

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The Laces menhir

During the renovations in 1992 at the Church of "Our Lady Al Colle", carried out by the regional authority for the protection of monuments, the Laces Menhir (dating between 3300-2200 BC) was discovered. The Laces Menhir is made from pure marble and, apart from symbolizing the Adige Mountain Group; it is also linked to the Lombard Valcamonica Mountain Group. This artefact attests to the cultural links that have been interconnected in this mountain region for thousands of years in what is today the Stelvio National Park.

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Val Martello cup rock art

In the region between Coldrano/Goldrain and Castelbello/Kastelbell on Monte Sole mountain and Val Martello, numerous cupule rocks were found dating from between the Neolithic period and the Bronze Age. The significance of these prehistoric cup formations on the rock surfaces is unknown. Nowadays there are various interpretations for these prehistoric formations, which are believed to have been connected with forms of religious worship or may also have served more pragmatic purposes.

St. Stephan’s Chapel

The St. Stephan castle chapel in Morter lies below the Obermontani Fortress and has been called the Sistine Chapel of the Venosta Valley. The splendid frescoes in the interior are an absolute must for anyone interested in art and culture.

From April-October open every Friday + Saturday from 2.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.

Curch San Anna

The chapel Saint Anna in Schanzen comes from the first half of 15th century and owns inside a late-gothic winged altarpiece. Today one can look at the chapel only more from the outside.

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Chapel Santa Maria in Schmelz

The small chapel in the Val Martello was built in 1711 by the count Hendl for his scanty. The smelter chapel has a great importance for the population of the Val Martello so every year is also celebrated on the 1st Sunday in July the Patrozinium with a ceremonious service.

Chapel of Steinwand

In the year 1848, Christian Altstätter, the Kaiserjäger vowed to build a chapel if he returned alive from the Battle of Custoza. Dedicated to St.Martin, the chapel was built in 1873 and today it is privately owned.

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Chapel to the painful mother of god

The small chapel in the eastern local entrance of pasting is a baroque chapel directly on the bridge, this is why it is called in the vernaculat also bridge chapel. During the summer months the chapel is opened daily.

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Church San Martino in Monte

The pilgrimage church in San Martino in the Kofel above pasting is consecrated to holy Martin and probably comes from a pagan cave sanctum from the 16th century. The name St.martin in the Kofel comes along that the Martin's statue stands on a natural rock height. in the mountain village of San Martin you enjoy a wonderful footpaths and a dreamlike look about the Vinschgau valley.

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Church San Medardus

The church saint Medardus in Tarres becomes in the vernacular also the name "Sommadorn". The church with his romanesque tower with round arch windows was built abot a prehistoric source sanctum. the spring which originally underground from the altar by the nave moved became by the tunnel construction for the lake Zufritt in the Val Martello damaged as a result the spring had to be sealed.

Viewing only possible on request:
+39 339 60 54 660 oder +39 342 87 78 380

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Our dear Lady of Bühel

The church on the Bühel in pasting is visible far away and connects romanesque,gothic and baroque to a big whole. The tower of the church is the oldest building and comes from the 12th century. The good quality of the construction points to a high legal status of the principal. In 1992 at renovation works marble made Latscher Menhir was found known from firm Vinschger in the curch on the Bühel.

Can be visited as part of the cultural village tour every Monday (from April-October) at 10.00 a.m.
Reservation +39 0473 623 109 or info@latsch.it

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Hospital church

The hospital church to the holy mind was built by Heinrich von Annenberg. The most valuable part of the church is the winged altarpiece inside which comes of master Jörg Lederer. The completely preserved winged altarpiece in the hospital church from slouch along counts to the most valuable altars in South Tyrol.

To visit the church, you must first register with us at the tourist office
+39 0473 623 109 oppure info@latsch.it

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Parish church

The parish church in the local centre of pasting comes from the 12th century and was consecrated to Petrus & Paulus. The handle elemets in the main church reach from the romanesque up to the new githic. A special highlight of the church are the statues of holy Anna and holy Josef as well as the vespers pctures in the chancel.

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St. Nikolaus Church

The St. Nikolaus church in pasting was etablished 1200 years ago as a choral tower church and was mentioned in 1326 for the first time. The small bulky church belonged originally to the Malteser. today in the interior of the church you find teh Menhir of Laces on the outside one can still marvel at some pieces of frescoes.

The church is open daily from 09 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Parish church of San Lucio

The parish church of San Lucio in Tiss in Coldrano was given its uniform gothic design back in 1491. Its gotic mural painting on the southern side of the church is worth a look, as is the marble gravestone laid by Governor Franz Hendl.

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Parish church of St. Michael

The parish church of St. Michael in tarres was first mentioned back in 1214. The Roman frescoes are especially worth a look if you like your art and your culture, as are the sumpuous altar decorations, which date back to different periods.

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Parish Church of S. Dioniso

The parish church of S. Dionisio in Morter was constructed in a gothic style, and was consecrated in 1479. The frescoes of painter Adrian Mair, which date back to the 17th century, are of particular interest, given that he hails from Laces himself.

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Parish church St. Walburg

The original parish church of St. Walburg is thought to have already been in existence around 1203, and is located close to the permanent settlements by the stone river surfaces in Val Martello. The church was consecrated in 1440, it was extended in 1650, and an upper section was added in 1759. The neoromanesque altar was completed in 1887.

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St. Karpophorus Church

St. Karpophorus church in Tarsch was taken over between 1212/1214 as a gift from Emperor Friedrich who was in possession of the German Order of Knights. The church tower, which was spared from being converted at a later stage, is probably the most beautiful of all of the structured Roman towers in The Val Venosta.

The red castle with the entrance to the town of pasting was brought in 1580 by the count Kleinhans in the today's form, the frescoes in the interior and the red color on the outside front give to the castle the name "red castle" how it in the vernacular is called. The baroque chapel beside the castle comes from the 17th century and has Spanish influence. Today the castle is not accessible.

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Romanesque Day

Venosta Valley and Müstair valley are home to some of Europe's oldest churches and frescoes. On the Romanesque Day every year, these Romanesque-era cultural institutions open their gates and offer an insight into a unique culture that lasted from 700 to 1300 AD.

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Local history and culture in Venosta Valley

The cultural region of Venosta Valley in South Tyrol is characterized by its lively customs, traditions and also sense of innovation; from the Romanesque “Stairways to Heaven” project through all periods of art up to contemporary architecture, art, theater and music.

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