Parish Church of St. George (Pfarrkirche hl. Georg) description and photos - Austria: Neustift (Topic)

Parish Church of St. George (Pfarrkirche hl. Georg) description and photos - Austria: Neustift. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The name in English is Pfarrkirche hl. Georg.

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The first church in Neustift appeared at the beginning of the 16th century. In 1516, it was consecrated in honor of Saint George by Bishop Brixen. More than two centuries later, in 1772, it burned down and was no longer subject to restoration. But the locals were not upset, because four years earlier, the construction of a new temple began in the city, because the previous one was too small and could not accommodate all the believers. The impressive church in Neustift, adorned with an east tower, was built by the priest Franz de Paula Penz, one of Tyrol's most brilliant architects who designed late Baroque churches.

In 1812 an independent parish was established in Neustift, and the church of St. George became a parish church. Outside, the church is decorated very simply and does not cause violent delight with its architecture, but its interior is striking in its beauty and sophistication. It is decorated with frescoes by famous masters of the past centuries: Josef Anton Zoller, Josef Haller, Josef Keller and Franz Altmutter. The walls were plastered by the master Jacob Philippe Stanter in 1770-1775. The church has seven altars, including two side altars decorated by Karl Henrisi. In 1993, a new organ was installed in the church.

The parish church of St. George in Neustift is considered the second largest village church in Tyrol. In the local, rather large cemetery near the church, the co-founder of the Alpine Club Franz Senn is buried. The church of St. George often hosts sacred music concerts.

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