Laces village

The historic “Zum Roten Adler” inn on the main church square features a permanent exhibition on Habsburg emperors

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Laces and the barren slopes of the Monte Sole, the Val Venosta Sun Mountain, seen from above: The main village of the municipality lies directly on the railway line of the Val Venosta Railway.
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The village centre is characterised by historical and modern buildings, the parish church with its marble portal is dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul.
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In the Holy Spirit Church there is a winged altar by the Swabian master Jörg Lederer (1470-1550), which has paintings on the back by probably Hans-Leonhard Schäuffelin (1480-1540).
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Another place of worship in Laces is dedicated to St. Nicholas, a small Romanesque choir tower church of the late 12th century.
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The war memorial with the marble eagle commemorates the Tyrolean fight for freedom in 1809, some documents of Andreas Hofer are exhibited in the local Habsburg Museum.
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The baroque Mühlrain Residence, also called the Red Castle, was the seat of the Lords of Laces - the St. Anna Chapel, also baroque, is part of it.
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Laces Castle, once a moated castle, was mentioned in 1297 as “turris magna in Laetsch”, today, organic apple juice is produced here.
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Palm trees in sight: They give you a taste of the southern climate in the spa town of Merano, to which the Val Venosta Cycle Path leads you.
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Autumnal view on Laces from the window of the cable car to San Martino al Monte at 1,740 m a.s.l., which starts from the edge of the village.
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The view from Laces village towards west and the Upper Val Venosta, taken from the pilgrimage site of San Martino al Monte on the Monte Sole.
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The village is a small jewel with cultural places and hiking paths: Laces is named as a holiday region together with the neighbouring Val Martello.
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The lively main village of the municipality stretches between the Monte Sole and the shadier Monte Tramontana. Fruit orchards surround this small centre. Architectural and cultural sights enrich it. Especially if you love castles and fortresses, you will find what you are looking for here: The castles of Montani di Sopra and Montani di Sotto greet you from Morter, Coldrano Castle from the other side of the Adige, Monte Sant'Anna Castle is enthroned above the hamlet of Tiss.

Laces Castle, once surrounded by a moat, is, on the other hand, located in the village centre. Among all the shopping and refreshment options in Laces village, you will also find the Hospital Church with the winged altarpiece by Jörg Lederer and the Parish Church of St. Peter and Paul.

The Church of Our Lady on the Hill is located somewhat outside the village. The Menhir of Laces, a marble column dating from the period between 3,300 and 2,200 BC, was found there. Laces village (Latsch Dorf) is a good starting point for tours at any time of year: On the Latschander Waalweg path you can reach Ciardes, and on the Val Venosta High Route you can hike along the Monte Sole. From the edge of the village, the cable car also takes you to the San Martino al Monte.

Three sports facilities provide variety: the SportForum with tennis and athletics, the AquaForum with its indoor swimming pool, and the IceForum in winter. In the neighbouring Val Martello, on the other hand, cross-country skiing is very popular: A Nordic ski centre is located there.

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