Pfarrkirche hl. Martin, Thalgau, Baroque parish church in Thalgau, Austria.
The parish church of Saint Martin in Thalgau is a three-nave hall church from the Baroque period with elaborately decorated interior spaces. It houses marble altars, carved wooden figures, and extensive wall paintings with religious motifs on walls and ceilings.
The site has been a place of worship since the 7th century, when the Archbishopric of Salzburg received land here. The present church was built in its Baroque form and replaced several earlier structures that stood in this location.
The church is dedicated to Saint Martin and bears his name in the community. The interior decoration displays religious artworks depicting the saint's life and biblical stories.
Access is via Fuschler Strasse in the town center of Thalgau. Visitors should check opening times in advance, as regular services may affect access.
The organ in the church dates originally from the 18th century and was later extensively restored and expanded. Today a wider range of tones can be heard from this instrument than in earlier generations.
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