Pfarrkirche Mauer, Gothic parish church in Liesing, Austria.
Pfarrkirche Mauer is a Gothic parish church in Vienna's Liesing district, distinguished by its medieval bell tower topped with an 18th century steeple. The original Gothic choir has been converted into a side chapel that now shapes the interior arrangement of the building.
The church began as St. Erhardt Chapel in the mid-15th century and was fundamentally reshaped during major renovations from 1934 to 1936 under architect Clemens Holzmeister. These alterations defined the appearance that visitors see today.
The interior displays artworks that reflect the spiritual life of the community: a Baroque Pietà by Giovanni Giuliani hangs alongside paintings depicting Church Fathers and Evangelists by Franz Xaver Wagenschön. These pieces show the religious devotion that has shaped this place over time.
Visiting is best done during daytime hours when the church is typically open for visitors and the Liesing neighborhood is easily accessible on foot. Keep in mind this is an active place of worship where respectful behavior is expected.
The entire nave was demolished and rotated from an east-west to a north-south orientation during the 1930s to accommodate new tram lines. This dramatic reconstruction shows how the city adapted the building to serve its modern transportation needs.
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