Piarist church

Krems an der Donau, Austria

Gothic Piarist church in Krems was built in 1014. It was refurbished in mid-15th century. Its choir was consecrated in 1457 and later sanctified again in 1508 following the adaptations. Its frescoes and altar are credited to the famous artist M. J. Schmidt in Baroque architectural style. The church was also the theological college of the Piarists between 1636 and 1641.

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Frauenberggasse 4-6, Krems an der Donau, Austria
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Founded: 1014
Category: Religious sites in Austria

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Werner Röder (16 months ago)
Mächtige gotische Halle...barockes Inneres...Altarbild vom Kremser Schmidt....absolut sehenswert
Jiří Pospíšil (17 months ago)
Pěkné v každém ročním období ☺
Dariusz Szczepanik (2 years ago)
Kościół zbudowany na wzgórzu w drugiej połowy XV w. Wewnątrz możemy podziwiać piękny ołtarz Wniebowzięcia NMP, kapliczkę przedstawiającą śmierć św. Franciszka oraz niesamowicie wyglądające sklepienie. Kościół posiada wieże z romańską podstawę oraz zegarem. Roztacza się z niej piękny widok na miasto. Jest to najstarszy kościół w mieście.
Iustin Raducanu (3 years ago)
Nice place in the heart of town. Due to the small winding alleys it is very hard to get up here and enjoy the view. Still worth a try though.
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