Saint Jacob's church
The oldest church in Val Gardena valley
Saint Jacob's church is assumed to be the oldest church in the valley and is thought to have been built by the lords of Stetteneck around 1200. It was first mentioned in records in 1246. The dedication of the church to Saint Jacob, guardian of travellers, is due to the fact that it lies on Troi Paian trade route. The church is equipped with local baroque sculptures, with the originals being stored in the museum.
This site is part of the tour "San Giacomo and its over-500-year-old farms".
Main category:
Building culture
Subcategory:
Churches and chapels
Epoch:Middle Ages
Area(s):Ortisei, S. Giacomo
GPS coordinates:@11.69413,46.5734