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Monuments, natural monuments
Father Joachim Haspinger monument

Description

Father Joachim Haspinger, also called "The warlike Capuchin", was born in 1776 in Val Casies Valley. After completing his studies, he entered the Capuchin Order and in 1809 he participated in the Tyrolean battles for freedom. Alongside of Andreas Hofer he fought at the Bergisel against the French and Bavarian troops. In his honor, a monument was erected in the village square of his birthplace St. Martin.

Description to arrive at destination

The monument is located in the centre of the village of San Martino.
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Coming from Innsbruck/Brennero (A): Drive on the Highway of Brennero (A22) until the exit Bressanone/Val Pusteria, then go on along the SS49-E66 for about 58kms until you arrive in Monguelfo. To get to Tesido and the Val Casies Valley, we recommend to take the exit West in Monguelfo.
Coming from Lienz (A): You can reach us also padding by Lienz in Westtyrol (A). You have to cross the Austrian-Italian border between Ahrnbach and Winnebach (B100-E66) and drive on the SS46-E66 until Monguelfo. To get to Tesido and the Val Casies, we recommend to take the exit West in Monguelfo. 

Public transport

Train and bus: www.altoadigemobilita.info Bus line 441

Parking

Parcheggio: Val Casies Valley – S. Martino, Village Centre.

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Father Joachim Haspinger monument
Father Joachim Haspinger monument
Father Joachim Haspinger monument
Father Joachim Haspinger monument
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39030 Val Caises Valley – S. Martino
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