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Sightseeing in Vinschgau Valley

Silandro

• Maria Himmelfahrt Parish Church with the highest tower in Tyrol, 97 metres, was restaured in 1505 in a neo-baroque style.
  The tower of the parish church is the landmark of Silandro, the tower peak can be seen from afar. It is slightly declined, in order to be more resistant against the wind.
• Silandro Pedestrian Zone, the only in the entire Venosta Valley. In the picturesque village centre of Silandro the pedestrian zone invites you on adventurous shopping sprees.
  In addition to elegant shops, comfortable cafes and typical farmer’s guesthouses enchant your stay.
• Hospice Church – this church is a Gothic building dating back to the 14th century. In 1499 it burned down completely. In 1514 it was rebuilt and provided with a pointy tower. Inside the church you can admire frescos from the 13th and 16th century, which are dedicated to the Trinity. The keys can be collected at the custodian of the health unit (behind the church).
• S. Egidio Church in Corces was built approximately 700 years ago and shows a large wall painting of Saint Christopher at the southern outside wall. In 1985 several frescos dating back to the 13th century were uncovered in the interior of the church, amongst which a picture of the history of creation.
  Information and guided tours – phone: 0473/737050.
• S. Martino Parish Church in Covelano – until 1212 it was owned by the Lords of Warga. It provided the centre of their manor.
  In 1212 the church was donated to the German order.
• Schlandersburg Castle – was constructed as a residence in 1600 with an arcade court on two floors. Worth being mentioned are the beautiful window screens, the gantry, emblems and the sundial.
  The castle has been reconstructed into one of the most renowned renaissance buildings in the Venosta Valley.
• S. Georges Church is high above S. Egidio. It is accessible via a newly laid out path. The legend tells that this church was built by a knight. In 1376 the church was passed over to the Marienberg Monastery. Today, only the remains of the walls show traces of frescos. Not far above the church you find an archaeological place of discovery, “Rossladum”.
  The remains of a circumvallate and several bronze items were found here.

Lasa

• Lasa Marble Village – the "white gold” of the famous Lasa Marble comes from the mountains high above Lasa. The characteristics of this precious stone are unparallelled in Europe. Lasa marble has been exported to the whole world for centuries. Due to its special beauty and hardness it is mainly used for sculptures and sculptors works, as well as for precious tiles in construction. Guided tours every Saturday in June and October and every Tuesday and Thursday from the beginning of July until the end of September at 1.30 p.m.
  Booking is only necessary for groups visiting outside regular opening times – phone: 0473/737000.
• S. Sisinius Church is located on a hill at the edge of Lasa surrounded by a circular wall. It is the oldes holistic building in the Venosta Valley (10th century). It was first mentioned in a document in 1290.
  The tower served as the prototype for early Roman tower construction in South Tyrol in the 11th century.
• St. Giovanni Parish Church – the most beautiful and precious is without doubt the apse dating back to the 12th century. It was fully constructed from Lasa marble. The parish church was added at a later time.
  The adjacent cemetery is worth a visit, since the entire cemetery is reigned by white marble.
• Pfeiler und Koundl – once the landmark of Lasa can be well seen from the Adige bridge and the Bagno square (at the cycling path).
  In order to be able to water the drier half of the valley, the water was led through larch wood drains on high wall pillars above the roofs of the houses and above the Adige River onto the other side of the valley.