Kath. Pfarrkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt, Vöcklamarkt, Catholic parish church and cemetery in Vöcklamarkt, Austria
The Catholic parish church is a late Gothic building in Vöcklamarkt featuring a 75-meter tower crowned with a double onion dome that dominates the local skyline. Inside, decorated vaults from 1712 and frescoes depicting apostles and scenes from Christ's life ornament the space.
The parish was first documented in 1075, though the current late Gothic structure was built between 1439 and 1512 atop Romanesque foundations. This construction period reflects the growing regional importance during the late Middle Ages.
The church is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary and displays its religious focus through decorated vaults and frescoes inside. Visitors can sense how this Marian devotion shaped the local community's spiritual life over centuries.
The tower underwent restoration from 2009 to 2010 and the entire church received major renovations in 2016 to 2017. Visitors can expect well-maintained structures and carefully restored interior artwork.
The church houses a Pflüger organ from 2003 with 1,868 pipes, notable for its acoustic qualities. Five bells complete the musical ensemble, including two dedicated to specific Marian and Christological devotions.
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