Location: San Candido
Top Things to do in San Candido
- 1. Pista Ciclabile Val Pusteria Pusterbike
- 2. Duomo di San Candido ''La Collegiata''
- 3. Piazza San Michele
- 4. Parco Naturale Tre Cime (Dolomiti Patrimonio dell’Umanita - UNESCO)
- 5. Parrocchia di San Michele Arcangelo
- 6. Monte Baranci
- 7. Cappella di Altotting e del Santo Sepolcro
- 8. Cimitero della Parrocchia di San Candido
- 9. Bagni Wildbad di San Candido
- 10. Dolomythos
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Innichen (German: [ˈɪnɪçn̩] ( listen); Italian: San Candido [saɲ ˈkandido]) is a market town and comune (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy.
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1. Pista Ciclabile Val Pusteria Pusterbike
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 221 reviews
2. Duomo di San Candido ''La Collegiata''
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4.5 based on 308 reviews
Reviewed By Brun066 - Florence, Italy
Every monument, beyond the values of art that it presents, can be better understood if the observer captures the logic of the whole.
About the Cathedral of San Candido / Innichen I think the best is to understand the following.
The mountain (so also the alpine mountain) is a region where wealth is more rarefied than the plains and the coast. This explains why even the past time's testimonies are less impressive: in the Mountains is easier to find small, romantic little churches, rather than cathedrals like this. And when at the heart of the Alps there are cathedrals, they are rather Baroque or Gothic than Romanesque, then of a more recent era, when the powers that dominate the mountain (the Habsburgs, the Dukes of Savoy ...) have accumulated more wealth. The entire Austria proves it, e.g. with its abbeys of medieval origin that often have been rebuilt in a Baroque style.
The San Candido Cathedral is an exception to this rule. The sources tell us that this exception is due to the presence of a very ancient abbey (VIII century) and then to the imperial power (Otto I of Saxony, X century) that favored the abbey together with the town; both are moreover located in one of the lower Alps' passes (Dobbiaco / Toblach), then on an easy transit route.
The result is this Romanesque church, featuring about the same size which usually in the same period is found (e.g.) in the prosperous cities of northern Italy. Here we find so simple but solid presence of the Romanesque naves, the octagonal lantern, the presbytery over a charming crypt, the carved entrance portal (although hidden by an atrium of the Gothic period).
A number of fine arts works adds charm to the church; among which the Crucifix, a Madonna and Saint John, massive wooden work of the thirteenth century, suspended above the presbytery.
In short, the church is worth a visit, not only for its artistic value, but also for what it reveals about the South Tyrol and the entire eastern Alps in the past.
3. Piazza San Michele
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 245 reviews
Reviewed By UrbanDrifter - Melbourne
We were here for two reasons. Our 31 students were singing in San Michele but also Alta Pusteria was on and we returned for a march, singing and parading.
This is the most delightful piazza that is slow pace and somewhere in summer you can enjoy the mild weather, eat outdoors, go shopping and enjoy the scenic views.
I've included a few pics of the crowds when we all met, all 3,000+ of us in the main piazza. Being Australians, we were the first to lead off - what a priviledge amongst all those amazing choirists.
4. Parco Naturale Tre Cime (Dolomiti Patrimonio dell’Umanita - UNESCO)
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5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Renate P - Bath, United Kingdom
We had driven here from San Vigilio (took about 50 minutes). We parked at the bottom of the cable car and skied down, up and over until we reached the actual park. Here the skiing consisted mainly of long slowish descents through the trees, 3 (I seem to remember) 'magic carpets' to take you up a little way again until we finished in a tiny place where you could catch a bus to the next ski village. The bus went every 20 minutes and I think it went to Canazei from where we went on further lifts and eventually caught a bus back to our starting point - an amazing round trip.
5. Parrocchia di San Michele Arcangelo
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4.5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By Brun066 - Florence, Italy
Compared to the nearby Collegiate, which has a Romanesque style, unusual in the region, this parish church has a more usual feature in the German world (which essentially it belongs to). Usual because the beautiful light color, which is imposed at the sight of those who are taking the main pedestrian street in San Candido / Innichen. Usual also because the sumptuous Baroque (or rather Rococo) interior, overall splendid work of Anton Mayr, painter by Schwaz (northern Tyrol). It worth a visit.
6. Monte Baranci
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4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By Master1 - Zurich
We went with our two girls for a ride on the summer sledge and they loved it. The top of the mountain Baranci has a beautiful playground with restaurant and of course for a final sledge run downhill.
7. Cappella di Altotting e del Santo Sepolcro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Victor A - Huntington, New York
The visit to this spiritual site was transformative. The Black Madonna and other religious sites were my reason for this visit. A most treasured memory..... Thanks be to God....
8. Cimitero della Parrocchia di San Candido
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4 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By GianlucaMarcellino - Milan, Italy
Like many Cemeteries, helps you understand some local tradition and culture. Here you see families connecting for a few generations, and highlighting their roles in the local business community.
9. Bagni Wildbad di San Candido
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4 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By OttavioZeusFuria - Gioia del Colle, Italy
Benessere allo stato puro. Immersi nella vegetazione sono riuscito ad immergere i piedi in un ruscello di acqua ghiacciata. Ho bevuto le famose acque medicali. Mi sento in perfetta forma...
10. Dolomythos
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3.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By Pipwin - Plymouth, United Kingdom
Set up by Michael Wachtler, who has explored extensively around the Dolomite Mountains, this museum has an extraordinary mixture of fossils, precious stones and fairy tales. There is a wealth of information, suitable for all ages, with a fun 'Dig for treasure' sandpit for kids and some amazing video footage of tumbling Mountains. The museum is hidden behind a touristy shop, absolutely stuffed with local nick-nacks and wonderful fossils. There is also a little cafe.
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