Italy - Eppan-Appiano - Agricultural crucifix figurine

A Catholic crucifix and vineyard in the wine growing region south-west of Bolzano, South Tyrol, northern Italy. South Tyroleans are almost all Catholics and quite conservative - though it depends on the areas. In South Tyrol there are three indigenous wine varieties: Schiava, Gewürztraminer and Lagrein. The Überetsch (Oltradige in Italian) is a hilly section of the Etschtal in South Tyrol, northern Italy. It lies south-west of Bolzano and is a known tourist destination, famous for its wines, castles and lakes (Kalterer See, Montiggler Seen). Locals erect such shrines almost anywhere though especially in vineyards or meadows or in villages where an agricultural holy omen is welcomed for good harvests.

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A Catholic crucifix and vineyard in the wine growing region south-west of Bolzano, South Tyrol, northern Italy. South Tyroleans are almost all Catholics and quite conservative - though it depends on the areas. In South Tyrol there are three indigenous wine varieties: Schiava, Gewürztraminer and Lagrein. The Überetsch (Oltradige in Italian) is a hilly section of the Etschtal in South Tyrol, northern Italy. It lies south-west of Bolzano and is a known tourist destination, famous for its wines, castles and lakes (Kalterer See, Montiggler Seen). Locals erect such shrines almost anywhere though especially in vineyards or meadows or in villages where an agricultural holy omen is welcomed for good harvests.