Nessano

Nessano is divided into two parts: A small part on the other side of the Rio Nessano already belongs to Rasun Anterselva

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Nessano, a district of the municipality of Perca, located 3 km from the main village: The small settlement includes a few houses and farms.
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View on Valdaora di Sotto and Nessano from an excursion on the Pusterbike Cycle Path: It takes you as far as San Candido or Fortezza.
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The eye-catcher in the small village is St. James Church from 1474: it stands in the middle of the greenery and is today considered one of the most beautiful late Gothic churches in the country.
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On the southern outer façade is a figure of St. Christopher by Simon von Taisten, the high altar shows paintings by Johann Mitterwurzer.
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In Nessano, for example, the hike starts across the Rio Nessano up to the farms of Redensberg and the mountain hamlet of Sopranessano.
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You can also discover the Braies Valley with Lake Braies by bike: It branches off 15 km, one hour’s cycling, from Nessano (Nasen).
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View on Nessano and the surrounding area in winter: Above the village in the valley basin stand the houses of Montevila, another district of Perca.
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The Church of St. James is worth a leisurely stroll: Like the fresco outside, the crucifixion group and other works inside are by Simon von Taisten.
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In the nearby villages of Valdaora and in the neighbouring Perca, to which Nessano belongs, there are gondola lifts providing direct access to the skiing area at Mt. Plan de Corones.
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In winter it is considered the No. 1 ski mountain in South Tyrol and in summer it becomes a popular hiking and MTB area with its own bike park.
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Continuing on and on along the Val Pusteria Road until, after Perca village, a few houses come into view in the meadows on the left. It is one of the many districts of Perca, Nessano along the Rio Nessano stream. Interestingly, the small brook forms a true border: The larger part of the village - which in itself is not really big - belongs to the municipality of Perca. On the other bank of the stream, a few houses are strictly speaking on the municipal territory of Rasun Anterselva. The stream is also a language border - it is said that the Upper Val Pusteria dialect dominates after it.

Cyclists are often seen at Nessano (Nasen), because the "Pusterbike" Cycle Path runs right along here. The Gothic village church stands in the midst of the greenery: It dates back to 1474 AD and is dedicated to St. James, the patron saint of pilgrims, pharmacists, workers and for the weather. The folk saying goes that if July 25, St. James' Day, is nice, you can expect a Christmas with ice and snow. The church façade is decorated with paintings of St. Christopher by the master painter Simon von Taisten - recommended if you are interested in art.

The bus takes 8 minutes from Nessano to Perca, where the shopping facilities and the cable car to the Plan de Corones Skiing Area and hiking paradise are located. It takes a little longer to reach Valdaora, where the outdoor pool is located right next to the train station, a refreshing destination in summer. Both villages are also easily accessible by bicycle on the above-mentioned cycle path.

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