Gatterhoelzl-Kirche, Catholic church in Meidling, Austria
Gatterhoelzl-Kirche is a Catholic church in Meidling with a distinctive circular structure topped by a dome and flanked by two bell towers. The building combines concrete and brick construction for its modern design from the mid-20th century.
The church was built between 1955 and 1959 following architect Ladislaus Hruska's design plans. It replaced an emergency chapel from World War I that had served a nearby military hospital.
The name comes from Middle High German and refers to small farmsteads without private land that once stood in this area. Visitors can sense this rural heritage when walking through the modern neighborhood that surrounds it.
The church sits near the border between Meidling and Hietzing districts and is easily reached on foot. Regular services and community activities give visitors a sense of how the local congregation uses the space.
The interior features a striking green Bozener marble altar and stained glass windows designed by artist Heinrich Tahedl. These artistic elements bring a spiritual quality to an otherwise modern and functional building.
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