Stadtpfarrkirche, Gothic parish church in Hall in Tirol, Austria
Stadtpfarrkirche is a Gothic parish church standing in the center of Hall in Tirol, with a tall tower topped by an onion dome. The interior is divided into a main nave and several side chapels, among them the richly decorated Waldauf Chapel, along with three side altars carved by sculptor Gregor Fritz.
A chapel on this site was first mentioned in 1281 and then rebuilt in 1352 to serve the growing population of a salt mining town. The tower collapsed in an earthquake in 1670 and was restored in Baroque style by 1676.
The Waldauf Chapel, a side room within the church, holds one of the largest relic collections in Tyrol, assembled by the knight Florian Waldauf in the late 15th century. Visitors today can see the Baroque decoration of the chapel, including paintings and carved woodwork that fill the space.
The church is open to visitors during regular hours and can be explored on your own or during a guided tour if you want to learn about the artworks in detail. The interior is spread across a nave and several chapels, so allow enough time to walk through each section at a steady pace.
The Waldauf Chapel holds one of the most unusual relic collections in Central Europe, put together by Florian Waldauf, a close associate of Emperor Maximilian I. The collection was once a major pilgrimage draw, bringing worshippers from across the Alpine region to this town.
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