Church of St. Wolfgang (Sankt Wolfgang Kirche) description and photos - Austria: St. Wolfgang (Topic)

Church of St. Wolfgang (Sankt Wolfgang Kirche) description and photos - Austria: St. Wolfgang. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The title in English is Sankt Wolfgang Kirche.

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This is the main attraction of the resort. According to legend, the first church on this site was founded in 972 by the Regensburg bishop Wolfgang. Many stories of miracles associated with this church have been preserved, which contributed to its transformation into a pilgrimage center.

The current building of the church was built in the 15th century, and its interior was painted in the Baroque style at the end of the 17th century.

Note the main casement altar of the church (15th century), decorated with figures from linden, cedar and spruce, and a unique lateral double altar with over 100 figures dating from the 17th century.

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Topic: Church of St. Wolfgang (Sankt Wolfgang Kirche) description and photos - Austria: St. Wolfgang.