Monument dedicated to Pater Joachim Haspinger

Description

Father Joachim Haspinger, known as “the fighting Capuchin,” was born in 1776 in the Gsiesertal Valley. After joining the Capuchin Order, he became one of the leaders of the Tyrolean uprising in 1809, fighting alongside Andreas Hofer at the Battle of Bergisel against French and Bavarian troops. The monument in the village center of St. Martin honors his bravery and enduring spirit of freedom.

Description to arrive at destination

The monument is located in the centre of the village of San Martino.

By bus:

Bus stop: St. Martin in Gsies

Line 441 from the Head of the valley, St. Magdalena in Gsiesertal Valley

Line 441 from Innichen, Außerkirchl

By car:

Destination: Gsiesertal Valley – St. Martin

Public transport

Train and bus: www.altoadigemobilita.info

Bus line 441

Parking

Parcheggio: Gsiesertal Valley – St. Martin, village center.