San Procolo chapel and museum Naturno

Valuable treasures of history can be found in Merano and surroundings, one of which is the San Procolo chapel near Naturno, dating back to the 7th century.

The little church near Naturno is undoubtedly a historical treasure. This chapel dates back to the 7th century AD and features the oldest frescoes found in the German-speaking area, as well as Gothic frescoes from the 14th century AD.
Only a stone’s throw from the chapel, there is also the Procolo Museum, which has been inaugurated in 2006. The museum is allocated subterraneously and takes visitors into a the history of human beings. Four time-space showrooms take you across late antiquity, Middle Ages and early modern times. Moreover in the museum you can admire the Gothic frescoes which have been taken down from the walls of the church.

Opening hours museum:
> from Tuesdays to Sundays from 10 am to 12.30 and from 2.30 to 5.30 pm
> booking in advance required for groups and guided tours (phone.: +39 0473 673139 or 331 6503464)
> autumn: from October 15, from 10 am to 12.30 and from 2 to 5 pm

phone.: +39 0473 673139
info@prokulus.org

Opening hours church:
> 27 March - 4 November 2012
> from 9.30 to 12 and 2.30 to 5.30 pm
> from 15 October: 9.30 to 12 and 2 pm to 5 pm

> booking in advance required for groups and guided tours (Tel.: +39 0473 667312)
> Closed on Mondays, always open on feast days

tel.: +39 0473 667312
prokuluskirche@gmx.net

Further information:
Guided tours for groups are also offered in winter months, on request.