Visit Mals
Mals (Malles Venosta) is found in the north-west corner of the Trentino-Alto Adige region, close to the Italian borders with Switzerland and Austria.
Set in attractive mountain scenery, the town has its origins in medieval times and has several interesting spired churches dating from the period. The highlight among these is the San Benedetto church, dating from the 9th century.
Another highlight of a visit, scenery and outdoor sports apart, is a trip to the Abbazia di Monte Maria, a beautifully located monastery to the north of the town. This 12th century abbey was substantially enlarged during the 18th century, and has some good mosaics and frescoes.
The nearby medieval town of Glorenza is also a popular and attractive place to visit near Mals.