Pfarrkirche Groß-Siegharts, church building in Groß-Siegharts, Austria
The Pfarrkirche Groß-Siegharts is a church building and protected monument in Groß-Siegharts, built in the early 1720s and established as the parish church in 1783. The structure has a cross-shaped layout with symmetrical design, a tall tower topped with a bulb-shaped roof, and an interior with marble walls, painted ceilings depicting biblical scenes, and a large wooden organ from 1913 with 21 stops.
A smaller Gothic church once stood on the site, replaced by the community in the early 1720s with a Baroque structure designed according to plans by architect Donato Felice d'Allio. Construction took several decades to complete, and the church was officially established as the parish church in 1783.
The church is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist and remains a central gathering place for the community. Regular services are held here, especially on Sundays and religious holidays, and it continues to host local celebrations and memorial events.
The church sits on an elevated spot in the eastern part of town and is easy to reach on foot from the town center, with parking available nearby for visitors. Opening hours are limited, so it is best to check when visits are possible and remember that the prayer of worshippers should be respected during services.
A distinctive feature is the large memorial statue outside the left side altar, dating from the 18th century and depicting a family member who worked for Empress Maria Theresa. This tin statue with symbols of death such as an hourglass and a dying tree tells a unique story of family and service from an earlier time.
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