Chiesetta di San Giovanni
Chiesetta di San Giovanni
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mexicomango
London160 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, China30 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
19 contributions
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, Indonesia1,579 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, CA785 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, NY68 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, Hungary132 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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HahnTravels
Liverpool, Australia1,197 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
Lovely little church with the mountain backdrop. Still surrounded by snow in late March, it sits apart as if on a little island off by itself. Great photo opportunities. Bus from Bressanone bahnhof will take you directly there on the hour but car handy.
Bucket list stuff!
Bucket list stuff!
Written March 24, 2016
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Street27
Memphis, TN231 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
We travelled here on 3 separate afternoons to capture an image of this small church. The church sits in the middle of an open field, surrounded by mountains. The church has wonderful pastel trompe l'oeil columns and an onion dome. Of interest, it is located in close proximity to a barn housing cows that appear to never be allowed outside, and the air is permeated by a strong smell of cow manure.
Written June 21, 2015
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Kij N
Bangkok, Thailand28 contributions
Oct 2019
The church is located in the very good location which is surrounded by green field with Dolomites background. Worth to visit but need to check the weather or you won’t see the mountain background in cloudy day. There is some public parking nearby with fees. You have to pay for access at the entrance & make sure that you have enough coins.
Written October 25, 2019
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Vitaminabeta
Russi, Italy129 contributions
Da che punto mi consigliate di fare una foto riuscendo a riprendere bene le Odle?
francescoranieri12
Marsciano, Italy1,244 contributions
A valle della chiesina.
Chiesetta di San Giovanni (Funes) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Chiesetta di San Giovanni
- Hotels near Chiesetta di San Giovanni:
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- Restaurants near Chiesetta di San Giovanni:
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