Natz-Schabs | |
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| Gemeinde Natz-Schabs Comune di Naz-Sciaves | |
 Natz | |
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| Coordinates:46°46′N11°40′E / 46.767°N 11.667°E /46.767; 11.667 | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
| Province | South Tyrol (BZ) |
| Frazioni | Aicha (Aica), Raas (Rasa), Viums (Fiumes) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alexander Überbacher |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.8 km2 (6.1 sq mi) |
| Population (Nov. 2010)[2] | |
• Total | 2,887 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (470/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | German: Schab(e)ser or Natzer Italian: di Naz-Sciaves |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 39040 |
| Dialing code | 0472 |
| Website | Official website |
Natz-Schabs (German pronunciation:[nats-ʃaps];Italian:Naz-Sciaves[natsˈʃaːves]) is acomune (municipality) inSouth Tyrol in northernItaly, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of the city ofBolzano.
Pope Benedict XVI, whose maternal grandmother and great grandmother were born there, became an honorary citizen of the city in October 2011.[3]
As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 2,887 and an area of 15.8 square kilometres (6.1 sq mi).[4]
Natz-Schabs borders the following municipalities:Brixen,Franzensfeste,Lüsen,Mühlbach,Rodeneck, andVahrn.
The municipality of Natz-Schabs contains thefrazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Aicha (Aica), Natz (Naz), Raas (Rasa), Schabs (Sciaves) and Viums (Fiumes).
The emblem isparty per fess ofgules andargent. The upper part show the head of aheron, from which comes out gules flames in the bottom. It is the sign of the Lords ofSebs und Lyne who lived in the village since 1147 and afterwards changed the name toSchabs. The emblem appeared for the first time in 1365 and was granted in 1966.[5]
TheLate Gothic parish church was consecrated in 1281 but the construction was completed only in 1454 and in the late 18th century the interior was restored in baroque. The side chapel was built in 1681 and contains interesting paintings by Kessler. In 2002 the church was enlarged extending the nave with a prominent portal. The slim bell tower is 72 metres (236 ft) high.
The first mention of the parish church in Natz dates back to 1157 but the church was consecrated in 1208 by the prince-bishop Konrad von Rodank in honour ofSaint Philip andSaint Walpurga. The present church was completed in 1484 inLate Gothic and consecrated once again to the Saints ApostlesPhilip andJames. The bell tower was built in 1400 with granite blocks; in 1635 was damaged by fire and in 1686 was covered with a dome in Baroque style. The high altar is work by Peter Lapper of Natz made in 1855. In the throne of the high altar are the statue of theMadonna,Saint Agnes andSaint Ursula which are Gothic works of 1499 attributed to Michael Parcher; the statues of St. Philip and St. James are by F. X. Renn of Imst made in 1857. The painting of the right lateral altar represent theBaptism of Jesus and the left side altar correspond to theHoly Family, both works are by Michael Lackner of Bruneck. The first organ was installed on May 1, 1909; the present one has been built byOrgelbau Pirchner of Steinach am Brenner and has 16 registers and 1250 pipes and was inaugurated on May 1, 1990.
According to the tradition, a chapel was built in 1400. The present church, surrounded by the churchyard, was built in the late 16th century next to a large linden. Above the main entrance, repaired by a porch, is a fresco attributed to Friedrich Pacher. The painting at the high altar showsSaint Nicholas, Saint Catherine andSaint Oswald ascribed to Johann Mitterwurzer.
According to the 2024 census, 94.61% of the population speak German, 4.42% Italian and 0.96%Ladin as first language.[6]
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