Missiano, an Appiano village overlooking the Adige Valley and featuring the Three Castles Walk
Above San Paolo and Riva di Sotto lies sunny Missiano (Missian), a village with magnificent views of the Adige Valley and the Sciliar. Its favourable location was appreciated early on: "Messan" is mentioned as early as the 12th century in the book of traditions of the Bavarian Monastery of Schäftlarn. Today, the village is nestled among vineyards and apple orchards.
Here, embedded in the forests below the Monte Macaion, the Via Missiano, Via Huberfeld, and Via Santa Apollonia roads intersect in the centre. In the village square, you'll find the charming Church of St. Zeno and St. Apollonia, the sacristan's house, and the rectory.
In the 15th century, the small church was dedicated solely to Saint Zeno of Verona, the patron saint invoked against floods and torrential damage. After its reconstruction in the 19th century, Apollonia of Alexandria became the main patron saint: She is said to help with dental ailments.
Not only do visitors appreciate the beautiful landscape, but hikers also enjoy exploring the slopes of the Mendola Pass or undertaking the Three Castles Walk in Appiano. Within three hours, you can reach Appiano Castle, one of the major castles of South Tyrol, with its castle tavern, the ruins of Boymont Castle - also with a restaurant - and Corba Castle, which now houses a hotel.
