Parish Church in Perg, Gothic parish church in Perg, Austria.
The Parish Church in Perg is a Gothic structure with three aisles, pointed arches, and ribbed vaults, topped by a 48-meter tower with a pyramid roof. The interior is shaped by classic Gothic elements that visitors notice as they walk through the space.
The building was first recorded in 1363 as St. Jakobi and received its present Gothic form in the late 15th century. That major transformation created the foundation for the church visitors see today.
The red marble baptismal font from 1514 shows medieval craftsmanship and shapes the interior experience today. Composer Anton Bruckner performed on the church's organ in 1863, leaving behind a moment connected to the place's history.
The church is open regularly for worship services and can be explored on foot at your own pace. Extensive renovation work in the 1970s and 1980s maintained the building, which ensures a stable condition during your visit.
During restoration work in 1987, workers discovered previously unknown frescoes above the corner turrets of the church tower. These hidden artworks reveal fine detail that lay concealed beneath modern layers for centuries.
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