Dance of Death at Plaus

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Church & Abbey, Via Municipio, 1, 39025 Naturns / Naturno

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Dance of Death at Plaus

Since 2001, the "Plauser Totentanz", 18 picture panels of a total length of 36 m, has been accessible on the cemetery wall of the Romanesque church of St. Ulrich at Plaus.

In the village centre the picturesque parish church is witness to a pious past. Its tower is typical of the Roman Age. The foundation of the parish, according to local lore, dates back to Charles the Great. The church is surrounded by modern artwork. In the graveyard, the Vinschgau artist Luis Stefan Stecher immortalised himself a few years ago in 18 paintings, the "Dance of the Dead" frescoes. The illustrations, of great artistic significance, depict the farming traditions and character of the region, and draw our attention to social outcasts and to our eternal accompaniment, Death.

Approach
Plaus is located in the Vinschgau Valley, about 3 km east of Naturns.
Parking
Parking place in the centre of Plaus
Public transportation
Train 250: Merano/Malles - stop Plaus