Sunday, December 6, 2015

The Church of St. Jakob in Kastelaz


The Church of St. Jakob in Kastelaz - Tramin / Termeno.
Mentioned 1214 for the first time in documents, this church, according to legends, has been built on the remnants of an Isis temple.


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9 comments:

Stuart said...

What a beautiful view.

December 6, 2015 at 11:04 AM
Revrunner said...

Sounds to me like pretty good use of an old foundation. :-)

December 6, 2015 at 11:19 AM
Lowell said...

I believe the legend. The Vatican is built on the remains of a pagan temple. This is another fantastic shot, Karl!

December 6, 2015 at 3:21 PM
Sharon said...

Such beautiful location.

December 6, 2015 at 5:42 PM
William Kendall said...

A stunning location!

December 6, 2015 at 8:24 PM
RedPat said...

I love it , Karl!

December 6, 2015 at 9:45 PM
VP said...

A church with Pagan roots...

December 6, 2015 at 11:13 PM
Pietro Brosio said...

What a nice view!

December 7, 2015 at 6:15 AM
Unknown said...

What a location! Love the setting.

December 7, 2015 at 6:19 PM

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