Mals / Malles
Mals / Malles
St. Benedikt´s Church
St. Benedikt´s Church
Operation Schedules
10:00 - 10:00
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General description
The St. Benedikt church of Mals was ercted in the 8th century A.D. Its Carolingian frescoes are among the earliest murals in central Europe. Originally, St. Benedict's did not have a tower; this was probably only built in the 12th century and therefore appears somewhat oversized.
Without doubt, however, the two portraits of the founders are the most interesting. They show the Bishop of Chur and a Franconian landlord in traditional costume. This portrait is unique in Europe, as there is no comparable representation anywhere else.
During the winter months, the church is always open to visitors on Saturdays at 10:00 am.
Price for visits: € 1.80 per person
No registration needed
description to arrive at destination
Approx. 100 m away from the Schleiser crossroad in Mals, there is the St. Benedict church.