St.Leonhard in Metnitz, Protected parish church in Metnitz, Austria
The church features three naves, a gothic tower with pointed arched windows, and thick defensive walls surrounding the churchyard on three sides.
The parish was first mentioned in 1121 and transferred from the Archdiocese of Salzburg to the Diocese of Gurk in 1131.
The church contains frescoes from 1300 in the choir vault depicting religious scenes and symbols, including the Pantocrator and the coronation of Mary.
The church stands southeast of Metnitz marketplace on a steep slope edge, with the cemetery enclosed by fortification walls with embrasures.
The adjacent octagonal charnel house displays the Metnitz Dance of Death frescoes, created around 1500 and restored between 1950 and 1955.
Location: Metnitz
GPS coordinates: 46.98070,14.21710
Latest update: March 8, 2025 17:27
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