Art & architecture
The Pustertal Valley and its gems
Small and yet wow! Historic town centres in
South Tyrol are true architectural marvels of the rural Alps region. Small, easy and convenient to explore on foot, they offer countless cultural highlights for all tastes.
Architecture and art lovers are in for a real treat.
Here's a brief overview:
Cultural city Brunico
Brunico-Bruneck
Tel. +39 0474 555722
info@bruneck.com
There is always some
cultural event in Brunico-Bruneck: Attend the classical, top-class summer concerts - within the charming ambience of the „Ragenhaus“ concert hall. Brunico is also a wonderful place for window
shopping.
Discover local art: Michael Pacher
San Lorenzo-St. Lorenzen
Tel. +39 0474 474092
info@st-lorenzen.com
The "Hl. Laurentius"
parish church in San Lorenzo-St. Lorenzen is the home of a famous statue picturing the Virgin Mary with Baby Jesus: the "Madonna of the Grapes", one of the most renowned works by artist
Michael Pacher from Brunico-Bruneck. The adjacent chapel also boasts a fascinating series of frescoes made in the artist's tradition.
Discover local art: Paul Troger
Monguelfo-Welsberg
Tel. +39 0474 944118
info@welsberg.com
Paul Troger,
Austrian Baroque painter, was born on 30th October 1698 the son of a sexton and dressmaker in Monguelfo-Welsberg. His “Troger-blue” is still mesmerizing. The tour starts at his birthplace and goes on to the parish church where three of his masterpieces adorn the altar. You then stop at some other beautiful places and lanes of Monguelfo-Welsberg.