Chiesetta di San Giovanni
Chiesetta di San Giovanni
Chiesetta di San Giovanni
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- Aussie_2012Melbourne, Australia961 contributionsSuch a tiny unique churchSuch a tiny unique church with spectacular Dolomites in the background. There is small car park very close by however there are several parking places in the area which are within walking distance. To get close to the church you must pay using the ticket machine near the parking area. There is no other way of getting closer as the church is located on private land and there are also signs to stick to the trail.Visited July 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 27, 2024
- elenica14Province of Zaragoza, Spain3,593 contributionsIt looks only from afar, if not to pay 💰We drove from Santa Magdalena. There is parking for 2e but it is not even worth paying because the visit is super express. The church can only be seen from the outside and far away. It costs 5e both to get into the church and to get close, which doesn’t allow you to rate it very highly.Visited September 2024Traveled with friendsWritten September 10, 2024
- fabehiSao Paulo, SP278 contributionsA beautiful photoOne of the best-known photos (the church far away and the mountains in the background) is from a panoramic spot mounted with a fence next to the road, it is free. As it is difficult to park on the road because it is narrow and without adjacent, has indications from various parking, I paid 2 euros for 2 hs. I also paid 4 euros for the entrance to get closer to the church, but it was closed. You take some pictures near the church, the space to walk is limited so you don't step on the grass and there's not much more Things to do.Visited August 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 22, 2024
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elisabetta
Parma, Italy28 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We came to Val di Funes for the first time, to see the famous little church, like other people, there were 2 of us, so 8 euros to see it and take some photos, too bad the turnstile got stuck and we couldn't get in, then no one to ask
Plus we put back 8 euros and we managed to get in, total 16 euros for 2 or 3 photos
I don't know if the turnstile was at a specific time from the time of the ticket, we lost 2 minutes to rearrange our wallet, and then we weren't able to enter
Not to mention the parking money
Morale lost 8 euros
Plus we put back 8 euros and we managed to get in, total 16 euros for 2 or 3 photos
I don't know if the turnstile was at a specific time from the time of the ticket, we lost 2 minutes to rearrange our wallet, and then we weren't able to enter
Not to mention the parking money
Morale lost 8 euros

Written August 14, 2023
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prettyvale
Imola, Italy964 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
In my opinion the little church is very nice especially for those who love taking photos.
We didn't pay to see the church: we ate at the refuge above (you have to pay for parking) and then we walked down the snow to the church.
There is also a sled run if you want to rent one at the refuge...
In any case, the refuge is separate from the church: there were a lot of people who came down on foot and stopped by the church to take photos.
Recommended!
We didn't pay to see the church: we ate at the refuge above (you have to pay for parking) and then we walked down the snow to the church.
There is also a sled run if you want to rent one at the refuge...
In any case, the refuge is separate from the church: there were a lot of people who came down on foot and stopped by the church to take photos.
Recommended!

Written January 14, 2024
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Destinos Pasajeros
Cadiz, Spain1,884 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Well, that still makes for a beautiful landscape when you see the church framed in the valley and the mountains. A lot of popularity on Instagram but you don't have to take it to the extreme. It's pretty... both a natural monument and it doesn't leave much of a mark or memory on the trip.

Written October 14, 2023
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mexicomango
London, UK170 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
This place is often shown often in Dolomite photographs but there's so little information on how to get here.
The main way is to get the #340 bus from Brixen main bus station. Its last stop is Ranui - and this particular church is just a few minutes up the road (towards the right) from the Ranui bus stop.
The meadow next to it is roped (private property) off so you don't get a lot of opportunity for different angle photographs - but walking up that road you'll see an opening towards the right near a hotel, follow it and you'll see the church.
But what the roping off means is you can't really position yourself in the meadow to get a great shot of the church - the only shot possible is from right in front. Or if you have a great telephoto/zoom lens, you can sort of stand by the meadow fence JUST near the bus stop and zoom in. If you go early in the morning, the sun is just behind it so you'll get a blown-out background. Try a little later in the day. Balance THAT with the infrequency of bus #340 - it only goes back to Brixen once an hour so don't be *too* late.
Also I'd recommend going when it's partly cloudy, it adds to the Dolomite effect of the photo.
Overall I found it to be an OK visit, the meadow being closed off sort of took away the 'magic' of the anticipation.
The main way is to get the #340 bus from Brixen main bus station. Its last stop is Ranui - and this particular church is just a few minutes up the road (towards the right) from the Ranui bus stop.
The meadow next to it is roped (private property) off so you don't get a lot of opportunity for different angle photographs - but walking up that road you'll see an opening towards the right near a hotel, follow it and you'll see the church.
But what the roping off means is you can't really position yourself in the meadow to get a great shot of the church - the only shot possible is from right in front. Or if you have a great telephoto/zoom lens, you can sort of stand by the meadow fence JUST near the bus stop and zoom in. If you go early in the morning, the sun is just behind it so you'll get a blown-out background. Try a little later in the day. Balance THAT with the infrequency of bus #340 - it only goes back to Brixen once an hour so don't be *too* late.
Also I'd recommend going when it's partly cloudy, it adds to the Dolomite effect of the photo.
Overall I found it to be an OK visit, the meadow being closed off sort of took away the 'magic' of the anticipation.
Written October 10, 2017
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夢雨趙
Jinan, China23 contributions
Oct 2017 • Family
This little church with the Geisler mountain as backdrop is the most-photographed place of the Dolomiti mountains area. The church located at a large meadow where you can see just a few cows eating grass tranquilly. You are allowed to get into this meadow and to be very near to the church if you want. Million words can not give the feeling only if you see there using your own eyes. :)
You can get there with the bus 340 from Bressanone/Brixen and get off at the stop names St. Magdalena, Ranui, then all the scenery I said above will show in front of your eyes. But I recommend you to rent a car (maybe at Brixen, that was also what we did) because the 340 passes infrequently and it will be much easier to visit this church and the puez-geisler national natural park.
You can get there with the bus 340 from Bressanone/Brixen and get off at the stop names St. Magdalena, Ranui, then all the scenery I said above will show in front of your eyes. But I recommend you to rent a car (maybe at Brixen, that was also what we did) because the 340 passes infrequently and it will be much easier to visit this church and the puez-geisler national natural park.
Written October 29, 2017
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Robert B
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Travelled in South Germany, Western Austria and Northern Italy. This was a top 3 on the week. The Dolomites and the old church are spectacular. I loved it. Scream and you will hear your echo in 3 seconds.
Written July 23, 2014
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ucartech
Jakarta, Indonesia1,618 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
This is small church in the middle of green meadow in Ranui, Val di Funes. The access to the church is by walking the green grass path leading to the church. The view of Puez Geissler Odle mountain in the background makes the church is picture perfect photo spot. This is one of the two best spot of Dolomites church. Even just small spot, lots of pictures left memorable place in Dolomites area.
Written August 1, 2019
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Mahdeeyo
San Diego, CA784 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
The church itself is charming and approachable. There is a nice hotel where we had coffee and cake and then could easily walk to the church. There are roped fences to keep you in the path close to the church so you are not allowed to just wander the valley. If you choose to wait for sunset and try and take the magnificent photo with the mountains you must walk back along the wooden fence and stand in an area with numerous photographers. We were lucky enough to get the incredible shot that photographers from all over the world travel here to capture. We flew our drone and saw others who were far more adventurous with their drones.
Written October 28, 2018
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Mu C
New York City, NY77 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
Wasn’t lucky enough to the see scene with the mountain behind but this is still wonderful to see with the great lawn at its forefront. The walk around the church is pleasant and you enjoy the solitude moment most of time.
Written September 15, 2018
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bodoo89
Budapest, Hungary129 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
This is a very nice little church. But to tell the truth, for me St Jakob / San Giacomo, another medieval church in the same valley, which I didn't find on Tripadvisor, was even more fascinating. If you like this and have some more time, you should visit St Jakob, too.
Written August 18, 2016
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Da che punto mi consigliate di fare una foto riuscendo a riprendere bene le Odle?
Written September 5, 2020
A valle della chiesina.
Written September 6, 2020
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