Gleif Church

The church can be found just outside the village, on the path of the same name. 
History: this is the first historical church building in the area. In 1874 Josef Vonstadl, the diocese architect designed the building, and it was built shortly after.

The neo romantic style is clearly visible, the bell wall, cross vaulting, arched windows and much more. In the yard, if you look carefully, you will the mosaic Stations of the Cross made by the local artist Robert Scherer. Architectural style: this small church is a well-loved place of pilgrimage, even today. Marriages also take place here. Walking: a walk around this area is well worth it as it is not too strenuous. On longer walks from Girlan to St Michael, you can stop at this delightful little church.

Maria Rast Chapel

The church can be found just outside the village, on the path of the same name. 

History: this is the first historical church building in the area. In 1874 Josef Vonstadl, the diocese architect designed the building, and it was built shortly after.

The neo romantic style is clearly visible, the bell wall, cross vaulting, arched windows and much more. In the yard, if you look carefully, you will the mosaic Stations of the Cross made by the local artist Robert Scherer. Architectural style: this small church is a well-loved place of pilgrimage, even today. Marriages also take place here. Walking: a walk around this area is well worth it as it is not too strenuous. On longer walks from Girlan to St Michael, you can stop at this delightful little church.

St Justina Church

Surrounded by vineyards, the little church can be found on an idyllic path above St Pauls. History: about 1300 the Boymont family built a small church on this spot and employed the chaplain Perdonig. From the 18th century onwards, the chaplain was resident here, and travelled back and forward to Perdonig.

Today, a pensioned dean lives here and reads the mass. Architectural style: parts of the walls at the entrance, from the Romanesque, and wall frescoes in the apse in the eastern part have been preserved. The apse was renovated at a later date. You can also find Baroque red chalk inscriptions and two square windows that are set into an arch. The late Gothic tower has a pyramid shaped roof. The entrance in the eastern part was given a stone frame between 1645 and 1649. Peculiarities: the carved altar and the pictures and relieves from the 16th and 17th century are well worth seeing. The early Gothic gravestone of the Boymont family, which has been moved to the Bozen Town Museum, came from this church. Walking: if you walk to Paulser Aich, or from Eppan/Berg towards St Pauls, you will pass this beautiful little church. It can also be incorporated into walks to Perdonig or Boymont and Festenstein, Hocheppan and Schloss Korb (starting in St Pauls). An ideal starting point is the hotel and restaurant St Justinahof.

Parish Church Pauli Bekehrung: this is the most impressive building in St Pauls and stands in the centre of the village.

It is clearly visible that this was one of the richest parishes in the district. It was tradition to subsidise the church, and due to all the aristocratic residents, money was no problem. The Parish was divided into Girlan (Girlan, Schreckbichl, and Frangart) and St Pauls (St Pauls, St Michael, Montiggl, Berg, Missian Unterrain, Perdonig and Gaid) in 1786. In 1921 the main parish of St Michael/Eppan was transformed into the new parish of St Michael together with Montiggl, Gand, Pigeno and the southern part of Eppan/Berg.

Architectural style: thanks to the generous contributions, the building of a particularly exquisite church was started in 1484. The building was completed in 1533, but that was only the church. The 86 m high tower was erected between the late 15th century and the middle of the 17th century. Thus the two styles of architecture. The lower and middle parts are Gothic and the upper part, with its onion shaped dome, is Baroque. Inside the tower there are 9 bells, the heaviest of which weighs 5 tons and is the second biggest in South Tyrol. Other sights to be found are a sundial dating from 1718, funeral monuments to the aristocratic families Firmian, Khuen, and Thun, and rests of late Gothic paintings. The church in St Pauls is the only church far and wide to be named only after St Paul as usually St Paul is found together with St Peter. Walking: many walks start here at the church, which is an ideal opportunity to look round the church.

Heiligen drei Königen Church

Situated in the centre of Montiggl. Architectural style: the late Gothic chapel was built in 1470 and has a ribbed vault. The tower on the north side has a pyramid roof (1518). The bell dates from 1505. You can find traces of Baroque and Renaissance, the altar is early Baroque. Walking: all walks to and through take you past this church.

St Nikolaus Church

Situated opposite Hungerhausen close to the road. History: the church was consecrated in 1512 with St Nikolaus as the patron saint, which was very suitable as there was a customs post in Unterrain. Architectural style: mainly built in late Gothic style, the tower was added in the 17th century. The chapel has many wall murals, and several parts have been added at a later date such as the winged altar. You can also find relieves of various patron saints.

Nothelferkapelle in Gaid

Situated high above the Etsch Valley. History and architectural style: built as a summer chapel for the rich, a priest had to make his way here every now and again to read a mass. The building was renovated in 1634. The simple square windows have stone frames. The altar dates from the middle of the 17th century and depicts pictures of the 14 auxiliary saints. There is also a mural of the family Franzin von Zinnenberg who paid for the renovation. Walking: it is a long walk to Gaid, but well worth the effort, and once here you can also climb up to Burg Festenstein.