Wayside shrine, Kuppelwies in the Ultental Valley

South Tyrol

Built: 1979 (replica from the 19th century)

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The wayside shrine, built over a quarry stone base, is a niche shrine.

An image of St Walburga, who gave her name to the place of origin of the Wegleithof, hangs in the niche, which is closed off by a wrought-iron grille. The flat pitched purlin roof is covered with planks.