Collegiate church of Innichen

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Collegiate church of Innichen, Romanesque collegiate church in Innichen, Italy.

The Collegiate Church of Innichen stands with a robust stone facade, three naves, and a bell tower constructed in the Eastern Alps of South Tyrol.

Founded in 769 as a Benedictine monastery by Bavarian Duke Tassilo III, the structure transformed into a collegiate church around 1140 through extensive reconstruction.

The church houses the San Candido Crucifixion Group from the 13th century, displaying Christ with a Mongol head beneath his foot.

The church maintains regular visiting hours and contains a Chapter Museum showcasing artifacts, including 3000-year-old vases, Roman coins, and medieval manuscripts.

The painted cupola contains the largest surviving Romanesque fresco depicting the Creation, including a hidden self-portrait of the medieval artist.

Location: Innichen

Inception: 1140

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Part of: Innichen Abbey

GPS coordinates: 46.73291,12.28267

Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:05

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