This Church is also known as the "Cathedral on the Mountains" is dedicated to the apostle princes…read morePeter and Paul. The parish church is an example of Viennese engineering and one of the highlights is a late Classical high altar (1882) with marble tabernacle. The pews (and matching confessionals) are carved in walnut. Before entering, Gayle and I noticed the plaque commemorating the Community's WWI dead, as this area was once a battle line between Germany and Italy. In the rear of the Church was an ornate cemetery and an atmosphere of quiet contemplation as we watched several family members stop by and pay their respects. From the outside, the Church itself appears as a bit square, with little adornment or hint of the impressive religious wonders that lay within. Gayle and I were both impressed and humbled as we walked inside and took it all in. It's perhaps too easy to be acclimatized to the notion of walking inside "yet another Church" when on a European Vacation. In this situation, the Parish Church of St. Peter and Paul respectfully "grabbed" both of us and demanded that we pay some spiritual attention.

Took a drive thru the mountains starting in Dobbiaco, lunching on a hillside in Corvara in Badia,…read moreand finishing with pictures of this stunning church, and square, shopping, and gelato in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Amazing day! Stunning views, we joke about busting into song at our picnic. Browsed in high end shops, both DD and DGDs acquired trendy jackets, people watched in this Uber affluent town, had great gelato .... best day ever!

We walked here from our hotel and went in to take a peak ... a lovely peaceful place to worship. No…read morematter your religious beliefs you can enjoy this peaceful beautiful place as a piece of art. We went late in the day when the lighting was less than ideal and didn't have the time to return.

At 250 feet, the free-standing Bell Tower sits in the center of Piazza Krauss and dominates the…read moreskyline of the Town for miles in all directions. The Bell Tower was built between 1756 and 1758, after the old Gothic church had been severely damaged by fire in 1753. The Church Bells ring on the hour from 6 AM to 10 PM and provided a certain comfort at our nearby Cavallino d'Oro/Goldenes Rössl Hotel. We also had the chance to walk inside the Tower and admire the ornate Chapel.