Churches and Chapels in Gitschberg Jochtal

Parish Church of St. Helena at Rio di Pusteria
With numerous frescos dating from the 15th century, this parish church from the 13th century with a modern, round addition to the church (since 1975) offers a fascinating internal view. Gravestones of the nobility, customs men and wardens/keepers can be seen along the church wall; the toll stone from the year 1497 opposite the church’s main portal was brought over from the Mühlbacher Klause. Millstones on the church square are a memorial to the original significance of the town.

Floriani Chapel with museum at Rio di Pusteria
The two storey Floriani Chapel next to the parish church was built in the 15th century. Frescos from the time of Friedrich Pacher decorate the outer wall. Cleaning up work brought thousands of skeletons to light, which were stacked on top of each other underneath a floor. Statues, documents and coins from Roman times were also found.

Parish Church at Maranza
The parish church of St. Jacob and the three holy virgins is set in a very idyllic location; a Late-Gothic church building (1775) with Gothic tower (1472) which forms an attractive viewing point during a wander through Meransen.

Parish Church of St. Rupert at Spinga
Late-Gothic church – trimmed into baroque in the 18th century.
The church windows recount a historic tale which must not be forgotten: On 2nd April 1797, the maid Katharina Lanz, the heroine of Spinges, warded off the attacking French forces with a hayfork and today the memorial plaque on the southern side of the church reminds us of this.

„Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre“ at Spinga
Situated next to the parish church, this church from the 17th century, with its large marble angels and figures of the Passion, greets visitors of Spinges.

Parish Church of St. Andrew at Valles
A house of God right in the middle of virginal nature enchants the landscape into a mystical mood as the Church of Vals stems from 1341. This building, with a tower made of square hewn stone and lancet windows, as well as an octagonal pyramidal roof are from the 15th century building stage, whereas the furnishing is from the New-Gothic redesign stage.