Churches
Some of the most charming buildings of Appiano and surroundings are churches, most of which date back to a long time ago.
Undoubtedly they belong to the South Tyrolean cultural assets. The churches of Appiano are particularly important and closely related to tradition and customs of the inhabitants of Appiano. Important feasts are still celebrated according to religion. Associations such as music bands and choirs, Schuetzen or fire brigades arrange these celebrations and provide them a structure. Also processions are particular happenings for the people living in the village.
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It is located in S. Paolo. The huge parish church of this villages is also called the dome in the countryside. more
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Walking trails across Appiano Monte to S. Paolo takes you past this charming church. more
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The S. Giuseppe church is located in S. Michele and is also known as Dominican church. more
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This little church used to be the main church of the village of S. Michele. more
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It is dedicated to Maria Assunta and has once been the church of the Capuchin monks of Appiano. more
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Above S. Michele, on the hilltop of the Calvario mountain, there is a little church with two lovely turrets. more
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Slightly out of the village of S. Michele, there is a lovely Romanesque church, which is often venue for weddings. more
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The parish church of Cornaiano has a central role to play in the life of the inhabitants of the sun-drenched Cornaiano. more
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In Gaido, the highest located village belonging to Appiano, there is a little chapel consecrated to the Auxiliary… more
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The Cisterian nuns are responsible for the monastery church, the abbey and the monastery chapel. more
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This little church is located at the roadsite in Riva di Sotto, on the road to Andriano to Bolzano. more
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The only church in the Oltradige region that is dedicated to the Three Kings is located in Monticolo. more
