Parish Church of the Holy Family (Pfarrkirche Hl. Familie) description and photos - Austria: Semmering (Topic)

Parish Church of the Holy Family (Pfarrkirche Hl. Familie) description and photos - Austria: Semmering. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The name in English is Pfarrkirche Hl. Familie.

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The Parish Church of the Sagrada Familia is one of the main attractions of the tiny town of Semmering, known as a ski resort. The temple is located on a certain elevation on the main city street - Hochstrasse. It is located just 400 meters from the city's main train station.

Construction of the church began in 1894, with the construction being partially financed by the famous prince of Liechtenstein, Johann II, who patronized the arts and sciences. The building of the church is made in the popular at that time pseudo-Romanesque style, but in its external appearance there are also elements of neo-Gothic, including pilasters, consoles and elaborate carved arcades. The steep sloping roof, painted green, was completed already in 1905, and the main facade was completed only in 1908. At the same time, the side aisles were added.

The Church of the Sagrada Familia received its own parish in 1934. A couple of years later, unscheduled work on the expansion of the building took place, during which the overall appearance of the temple did not change. At the same time, an organ appeared in the church, which is still operating today. But the bell tower was built a little later - in 1968, while it is not connected to the main building of the temple and is located somewhat further from it.

The interior of the church is very modest - the walls are painted in plain white. However, of particular interest are the stained-glass windows in the altar of the temple. The central window depicts the Holy Family, while the two side windows are dedicated to various saints, including Francis of Assisi, Anthony of Padua and John the Baptist.

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