St. Michael, Haag, Gothic church in Haag, Austria
St. Michael is a Gothic church in Haag with a rectangular main hall and raised choir section, both covered by cross-ribbed vaults. The walls throughout feature detailed paintings from different periods.
The church was first recorded in 925, establishing its long presence in the town. Following destruction during Turkish raids in 1480, it was rebuilt and received its distinctive tower between 1621 and 1623.
The interior reflects local piety through carved furnishings and ornaments from the 18th century that show regional craftsmanship. These pieces give visitors a sense of how religious spaces were decorated in that era.
The church sits on Haag's central square, making it easy to find and reach. Visitors can freely explore the interior to view the architecture and artworks at their own pace.
The walls hide paintings from the early 14th century that remained hidden for hundreds of years. These artworks were rediscovered only in 1947 during restoration work and reveal early medieval artistic techniques.
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