San Paolo (St. Pauls) lies nestled among vineyards and orchards, slightly off the South Tyrolean Wine Road towards Caldaro. Yet the tip of its church spire is visible for miles around. Those unfamiliar with the village might wonder why such a large church stands in a small place like San Paolo. After all, the tower soars an impressive 86 metres into the sky. Completed in 1647, it was intended to demonstrate the power and wealth of the nobles who had settled in San Paolo.

And what better way to do so than with an imposing, highly visible structure? The Parish Church of the Conversion of Paul the Apostle, the "Cathedral in the Countryside", now forms the heart of the village. Around it stretch narrow, winding streets, lined with old houses in the typical Oltradige construction style, most with archways and secluded courtyards.

Scattered among them are several castles - in keeping with the tradition of the Appiano castle region - such as Guardia Castle and the Castelvecchio ruins. From here, you can reach the Appiano High Route, a popular destination for hikers and mountain bikers. San Paolo also knows how to celebrate: In the middle of the village centre, the annual WineCultureWeeks take place.

It's a special experience to savour the delicacies of top chefs on a warm summer evening at the "Great Gourmet Event" , together with hundreds of other guests at long tables under the open sky. A few weeks later, every two years, the popular San Paolo village festival follows. During Advent, handmade nativity scenes adorn the illuminated windows as part of "Appiano Eppan Advent".