St. Ulrich, Romanesque parish church in Ainau, Germany
St. Ulrich is a Romanesque parish church in Ainau with a rectangular nave, semicircular apse, and a tower built from Kelheim limestone. The building displays the straightforward forms and solid stone construction typical of Romanesque architecture from that era.
The church was built in 1230, replacing a small castle that Duke Adalbero had founded around 1036 at this location. This shift from secular to religious use marked an important change in the site's history.
The portal contains a relief depicting Christ teaching and Abraham receiving four individuals, representing themes of salvation and religious instruction.
The building underwent major renovation work between 2002 and 2008 to strengthen both its exterior and interior. Visitors should check opening times before planning a visit, as access is not always available.
Archaeological digs uncovered ceramic fragments from the 11th and 12th centuries, showing that the elevated sand hill was settled in early times. These finds reveal that people lived at this location long before the church was built.
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