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Wayside shrine from Monguelfo

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Natural monument, Piazza Margherita, Monguelfo, 39035 Taisten / Tesido
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Wayside shrine from Monguelfo

Wayside shrine of Monguelfo. Originally built to protect the population from plague and calamity. With frescoes by Michael Pacher.
Located next to the parish church of the Holy Margareth. Erected by the inhabitants of the town, that survived an epidemic of plague. The Wayside shrine is supposed to be painted by Michael Pacher, a famous regional painter of the late Middle Ages. The Wayside shrine got thoroughly restored after being heavily damaged in 1882.

Approach
The wayside shrine is located near the parish church of St. Margareth in Monguelfo.

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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.

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.

Parking
Parking: Monguelfo-Tesido - Monguelfo, village centre.
Public transportation
Train and bus: www.altoadigemobilita.info Bus line 441 or citybus 438

Location and route

Piazza Margherita, Monguelfo , 39035 Taisten / Tesido
  

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