Collegiate church of Innichen, Romanesque collegiate church in Innichen, Italy.
Description
The Collegiate Church of Innichen is a Romanesque structure with a sturdy stone facade, three interior naves, and a bell tower rising in the South Tyrolean mountains. Inside, a Chapter Museum displays objects from different historical periods.
History
The site was founded in 769 as a Benedictine monastery under Bavarian Duke Tassilo III. Around 1140, it underwent major reconstruction and became a collegiate church with new Romanesque architecture.
Culture
The church displays a 13th-century Crucifixion sculpture group where a figure with unusual facial features appears beneath the cross. This representation reflects the medieval knowledge and trade connections of that era.
Practical
The church is open during regular visiting hours, allowing exploration of both the building and the attached Chapter Museum. The museum displays objects spanning from ancient times to the Middle Ages at a comfortable pace.
Did you know?
The church's cupola features the largest surviving Romanesque fresco depicting scenes of Creation with intricate artistic detail. The medieval artist left a hidden self-portrait woven into this monumental work.
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