Italy - Colfosco - Churchyard ironwork graves

Iron crosses in the gothic churchyard of Colfosco, south Tyrol, Italy which dates back to the year 1420. The gothic church of Colfosco dates back to the year 1420. Colfosco, situated at 1,645 m asl, is the highest located village of Alta Badia. South Tyrol is a very religious and traditional country. The weekly walk to Mass and the celebration of religious festivals and processions are part of the culture and tradition in South Tyrol. In almost every house you will find a cross on a corner with consecrated palm branches over there. Also in the stable there are consecrated palm branches to keep away every disaster. South Tyroleans are almost all Catholics and quite conservative.

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Iron crosses in the gothic churchyard of Colfosco, south Tyrol, Italy which dates back to the year 1420. The gothic church of Colfosco dates back to the year 1420. Colfosco, situated at 1,645 m asl, is the highest located village of Alta Badia. South Tyrol is a very religious and traditional country. The weekly walk to Mass and the celebration of religious festivals and processions are part of the culture and tradition in South Tyrol. In almost every house you will find a cross on a corner with consecrated palm branches over there. Also in the stable there are consecrated palm branches to keep away every disaster. South Tyroleans are almost all Catholics and quite conservative.