Saint Nicholas church Feldkirch, Gothic cathedral in Feldkirch, Austria
Saint Nicholas church is a Romanesque-origin church rebuilt in Late Gothic style in Feldkirch's old town, the largest Gothic church in Vorarlberg. It has a tall nave with a gable roof, a lower choir with its own gable roof, a north tower completed in 1479, and side chapels and sacristies under monopitch roofs.
The original parish church was rebuilt after several city fires in the 14th and 15th centuries, with architect Hans Sturm leading the work from 1478. The building became a cathedral in 1968 when the Diocese of Feldkirch was established.
Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of the church, lends his name to the building, a dedication that reflects a long tradition in this part of Austria. The interior is used regularly for services, and the building acts as a gathering point for the local Catholic community.
The church sits in the center of Feldkirch and is easy to reach on foot from most parts of the old town. Some interior areas may not be fully accessible by wheelchair due to the age of the building, so it is worth checking beforehand if needed.
The nave, rebuilt from 1478 under Hans Sturm, has a higher gable roof than the choir added around 1520, so the step in the roofline marks two building campaigns, not fire repairs. The tower to the north was finished in 1479.
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