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St. George's Church

39030 Monguelfo-Tesido / Tesido

General description

This church was first mentioned in 861 in connection with a court hearing. It is designed in two floors and remarkable for its Romanesque architecture, as well as for its frescos by the masters Leonhard from Brixen and Simon von Taisten, the latter a pupil of Michael Pacher’s.

Description to arrive at destination

A few minutes walk from the Tesido tourist office.
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Coming from Innsbruck/Brennero (A): Drive on the Highway of Brennero (A22) until the exit Bressanone/Val Pusteria, then go on along the SS49-E66 for about 58kms until you arrive in Monguelfo. To get to Tesido, we recommend to take the exit West in Monguelfo. Coming from Lienz (A): You can reach us also padding by Lienz in Westtyrol (A). You have to cross the Austrian-Italian border between Ahrnbach and Winnebach (B100-E66) and drive on the SS46-E66 until Monguelfo. To get to Tesido, we recommend to take the exit West in Monguelfo.

Public transport

Bus & train timetable: www.suedtirolmobil.info.

Shortdescription

It is a small church between Romanticism and Gothic with an intensive charisma.

Parking

Parking at the tourist office in Tesido.

Recommended season

yearlong

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