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Eppan An Der Weinstraße - Appiano Sulla Strada Del Vino

Hocheppan Castle Chapel

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Hocheppan Castle Chapel

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Hocheppan Castle Chapel

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    Location: Eppan An Der Weinstraße - Appiano Sulla Strada Del Vino, South Tyrol, Italy

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    April 19, 2022

    Gem from the 12th century

    A special witness from days long past is the castle chapel in the south of the Hocheppan castle complex, the so-called “Sistine Chapel of the Alps”. Although it was consecrated in the Middle Ages, around 1131, both its architecture and the paintings are almost complete and very well preserved. The Romanesque frescoes from the 13th century show typical motifs from the time the castle was built, such as a hunting scene or the famous “dumpling eater”. There are also frescoes with scenes from the lives of Jesus and the apostles, which are among the best preserved in Tyrol. The fact that we can marvel at them today is thanks to their uncovering in 1926, because they were painted over for centuries.

    The castle chapel can be visited as part of a guided tour during the season.

    The Hocheppan castle chapel is a cultural site on the “Alpine Romanesque Road”.

    For more information, call +39 0471 662206 or hocheppan.it/burgkapelle

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      June 7, 2022

      The well-known chapel with the famous dumpling eater

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        July 7, 2022

        Beautiful hiking trail, with a great view 🥰

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          September 5, 2025

          A special witness to days long gone is the castle chapel in the south of the Hocheppan castle complex, the so-called "Sistine Chapel of the Alps." Although it was consecrated in the Middle Ages, around 1131, both its architecture and its paintings are almost complete and very well preserved. The Romanesque frescoes from the 13th century depict typical motifs from the time of the castle's construction, such as a hunting scene or the famous "Dumpling Eater." Furthermore, there are frescoes depicting scenes from the lives of Jesus and the Apostles, which are among the best-preserved in Tyrol. The fact that we can marvel at these today is thanks to their exposure in 1926, as they had been painted over for centuries. Source: hocheppan.it/burgkapelle

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            May 8, 2024

            It's beautiful how the chapel is shown off in the castle. With the view of the mountains it's a fantastic sight.

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