#Valley of Villnoess

[iko66]

Valley of Villnoess, South Tyrol, Alto Adige, Italy, Europe

[frogeyedape]

I found a contact that could (probably??) get you Brillenschaf wool! They appear to sell finished products in their online shop but if you contact them you may be able to convince them to part with just fiber. Naturwoll:

https://naturwoll.com/kontakt/

https://www.villnoess.com/en/culinary-delights-and-culture/val-di-funesvillnoess-valley-products/naturwoll/

Source: https://www.villnoess.com/en/culinary-delights-and-culture/val-di-funesvillnoess-valley-products/sheep-breed-villnoesser-brillenschaf/

Kartner Brillenschaf = Villnoess Brillenschaf = Villnoess Sheep = Spectacled Sheep = Spiegelschaf (mirrorsheep)!!!

Sources:

https://www.fondazioneslowfood.com/en/slow-food-presidia/villnosser-brillenschaf-sheep/

https://www.livestockoftheworld.com/Sheep/Breeds.asp?BreedLookupID=2071&Screenwidth=

https://breeds.okstate.edu/sheep/brillenschaf-sheep.html

Additional contact: Villnoess tourism page on facebook https://www.facebook.com/Villnoess

Johann Baptist Hofner (German, 1832–1913) - Schaf

[uacboo]

The church of St. John of Nepomuk in Ranui is famous because of its unforgettable restful location. The mine owner Michael von Jenner commissioned this Baroque building in 1744.

The altarpiece was painted by Franz Unterberger and depicts Mary on the throne with the infant Jesus in her lap and John of Nepomuk, who shows her his tongue as a sign of his discretion.

On the inside walls of the church nine Baroque paintings narrate of John’s life. They were painted in the mid-18th century probably by the court painter of Bressanone/Brixen Nikolaus Weis.

The onion dome made of copper sustains a star that refers to the martyrdom of John, who was thrown into the river Vltava, and to the fact that a star-shaped garland led to the discovery of his corpse.

Canonized in 1729, he is the patron saint of Bohemia, of the confessors and of all people in danger of drowning. He is also the patron saint against defamation and for the good reputation of individuals.

Opening times The church can be visited by collecting the key next door, at the Ranuihof.

Lovely picture showing autumnal colors and on my bucket list. Sources: Instagram and http://www.villnoess.com/en/val-di-funes-villnoess-valley/churches-and-chapels/the-small-church-of-st-john-in-ranui/