There are several legends linked to the construction of this singular little church.
However you can certainly say that the Sanctuary was consecrated in 1484 and afterwards was enlarged as pilgrimage church.
Approach
*By car
Coming from Innsbruck: take the A 13 and the A 22 toll motorway and exit at Bressanone/Brixen, following the signs to Brunico/Bruneck along the Val Pusteria/Pustertal road as far as San Lorenzo/St.Lorenzen. Follow the signs to Val Badia/Gadertal
Coming from Verona-Bolzano: take the A 22, exit at Bressanone/Brixen and continue as above
*By train
The nearest train stations are:
Brunico – 37 Km
Bolzano (via Passo Gardena) – 72 Km (via Brunico) – 100 Km
Connection train station – Alta Badia by the local bus SAD: www.sad.it
*By air
Innsbruck – 130 km
Munich – 330 km
Venice Treviso / Venice Marco Polo – 180 / 200 km
Verona – 213 km
Milan Bergamo / Milan Malpensa – 310 /400 km
Information airport transfer: www.suedtirolbus.it – www.cortinaexpress.it