Church of the Poor Clare convent in Taisten on Burgstall Hill

Description

In 1904/05, a convent and church were built on Burgstall Hill above Welsberg in memory of Agnes Klara Steiner of Lahnerhof farm. In 1959, a stone building replaced the original wooden structure. The church is dedicated to St Joseph. The paintings inside are by priest and artist Johann Baptist Oberkofler, while those in the entrance hall are by Josef Schwingshackl. Hans Oberstaller created the sgraffito of St Francis.

Arrival

The church is located next to the Villa St. Josef in between Welsberg and Taisten.

By bus:

Bus stop: Welsberg, Villa St. Josef

Line 441

By Citybus:

Bus stop: Welsberg, Villa St. Josef

Line 438

By car:

Destination: Welsberg

Public transport

Bus & train timetable: www.suedtirolmobil.info.

Bus line 441 or Citybus 438

Train line 400

Parking

Parking: Welsberg, Villa St. Josef.