Stadtpfarrkirche hl. Nikolaus in Straßburg, Parish church in Straßburg, Austria

St. Nicholas Parish Church is a parish church in Straßburg located in the northeast section of the town below the former prince-bishop residence, marked by its four-story north tower topped with a baroque onion dome. Inside, it preserves a high altar artwork created by Erhard Veit in the 18th century and several important episcopal tombs.

The church first appears in records from 1169 as a chapel belonging to Gurk Cathedral Chapter and received parish status in 1229 from the castle chapel. Over the centuries it became an important burial place for prince-bishops of the region.

The church served as the spiritual center of the town for centuries and continues to shape the character of the place today. Visitors can see multiple tombs along the walls that tell of its importance in the church hierarchy.

Visitors should know that the church is actively used with regular services held throughout the week. It is best to check opening hours beforehand to avoid visiting during worship times if you prefer a quiet look around.

Nine prince-bishops are buried in the church, among them two cardinals. The building also keeps a memorial stone on the south pier of the west facade for Andreas Facinello, who died in 1584, and a walled-in stone on the right of the portal recording the foundation inscription of the chapel built in 1454 by provost Gottfried Spinker.