Pfarrkirche St. Corneli, Protected church in Feldkirch, Austria
Pfarrkirche St. Corneli is a protected church in Feldkirch with a rectangular structure, Gothic windows, and a wooden triumphal arch that opens into a single-bay choir. A cemetery surrounds the building, marking it as a significant religious structure in the town.
The church received its first written mention in 1178 when Pope Alexander III issued a protective bull at a time when Tosters was connected to the Schänis convent in present-day Switzerland. This early connection reveals the region's cross-border religious ties.
The interior gallery from 1685 displays paintings of the twelve apostles along its balustrade, a collection from the 18th century. These works form part of the artistic decoration that reflects the spiritual life of the local community.
The church is normally open to visitors and hosts regular services as well as community gatherings. The cemetery surrounding the building is accessible and integrated into the site.
An ancient yew tree at the cemetery wall measures over 5 meters (16 feet) in circumference and stands as the oldest documented tree in Vorarlberg. This natural monument is among the few surviving old trees that have been preserved in the region.
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