Church "Santa Maria in Colle"

Piazza Principale 14
39021 Latsch/Laces
General description

In 1992 in the church "Unsere liebe Frau auf dem Bichl" the in Laces standing stone (3.300-2.200 B.C.) was found during restoration work by the State Monument Authorities. The stele, which is made from the finest Vinschgau marble, formed the supporting surface of the altar table. The top and bottom parts as well parts of the left upper side of the 107 cm high, 77 cm wide and 12 cm thick stone are missing. It was probably originally located around where the current church stands on the hill and would thus have been visible from afar. As well as the iconic features common to all the male engraved stones from the Etsch valley group, such as scalloped belts, axes, daggers, clubs, bows, various decorative elements and fringed capes, elements are present that belong to the Lombardy group from Val Camonica and Valtellina, such as suns, deer and stylised male figure. Thus the in Laces standing stone is great proof of the ancient connection of the Vinschgau and the Etsch valley and the valleys of north-eastern Lombardy.

Can be visited as part of the cultural village tour every Wednesday (from April-October) at 10 a.m.
Reservation +39 0473 623 109 

Description to arrive at destination

Along the state road up to Laces.

Opening hours: May 8 - October 23
 
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Via J.-F.-Kennedy 88
39055 - Laives - South Tyrol - Italy