Pfarrkirche Annaberg, church building in Lower Austria, Austria
Pfarrkirche Annaberg is a church building in Annaberg, Austria, standing on an elevated position with white and gray facades and steep shingled roofs. The structure displays a mix of medieval elements like pointed windows and Gothic features alongside Baroque additions and later Neo-Gothic modifications.
The church dates back to 1217 when a small chapel was built, possibly incorporating remains from an earlier fortification. The choir was constructed in the early 14th century and consecrated in 1332, while a large vaulted hall was added around 1440.
The church is dedicated to Saint Anna and may have been the first in the German-speaking area to honor her. It has drawn pilgrims for centuries who stop here on their journey to the famous pilgrimage site of Mariazell.
The church sits on an elevated hillside with steep terrain, so visitors should expect uneven ground. Opening hours and visiting opportunities vary by season and church services, so it is best to contact the parish beforehand.
The church houses a bell from 1757 that survived World War II when many other bells were melted down for metal. Decades later it was rediscovered in Hamburg and returned to the church.
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