The Santa Magdalena church is really worth a visit. Today's building with the tower dating back to 1500 was built on the foundations of a church, which was consecrated in 1281. The Santa Magdalena church is really worth a visit. Today's building with the tower dating back to 1500 was built on the foundations of a church, which was consecrated in 1281.
The two-storey chapel dates back to the 15th century. It was consecrated in 1482. The original document of consecration is still preserved in the archives of the parish. The frescoes on the outside wall date back to the time of Friedrich Pacher: the oldest illustration of the Heart of Jesus, pictures of the founders, Mother Mary. Very interesting is also a round tour through the Floriani Chapel with the local priest, who can tell you about how he discovered numerous bones dating back to the Constantine period.
The Dome of the Assumption Day and San Cassiano (first built around 980 A.D.) is the biggest church in Bressanone and is part of the Bressanone prince-bishopric. Soon after the foundation of the town of Sabiona, the bishop's residence was moved to Bressanone, where it stayed until 1964. After the dome burned down, it was rebuilt in baroque style in 1745. The dome has three naves. The bishop's Cathedra table is still located in the dome in Bressanone. The dome has the name Cathedral and Basilica minor, and is the highest ranking church in South Tyrol.
The beautiful Stations of the Cross in Bressanone used to be called the "Bible of the Poor". The amazing Roman construction dating back to the Romanesque with vaults dating back to the 14th century, and the beautiful frescoes dating back to the 14th and 15th century show the medieval development of art in one room and offer first-grade sights.
With the "Engelsburg", the late-baroque collegiate church, the gothic Stations of the Cross, the Fountain of Miracles, the library with unique manuscripts, and the historic Pinakothek picture gallery, the biggest abbey in Tyrol is one of the most renowned sights in the Isarco Valley. Guides through the historic garden of the collegiate church are also offered. Recommendable: The cellar of the collegiate church with wine and specialities shop.
The Sabiona Castle and its abbey, the acropolis of Tyrol, are renowned because of their archaeology, history and art. Chapel of Mercy, the Church of the Cross, and the abbey church are open daily. Unfortunately the convent itself is not open to the public.
On a small clearing with a splendid panoramic view, three small churches nested into each other were built on the place of an ancient pagan spring sanctuary between the 13th and 16th century. Gothic winged altars and imposing frescoes from the Bressanone School from the late Middle Ages attract many visitors. The churches can be only reached by foot on beautiful hiking paths. The key can be picked up at the nearby Messner Guesthouse.