Parish church Dornbirn-Hatlerdorf, Romanesque Revival parish church in Hatlerdorf district, Dornbirn, Austria
The Parish Church Dornbirn-Hatlerdorf is a church building in the Hatlerdorf district featuring Romanesque Revival architecture with rounded arches, thick walls, and symmetrical design in the Munich round arch style. The structure serves as a protected monument and houses an active parish community with various groups for children, youth, and families.
Architect Eduard Riedel designed the current church between 1860 and 1866 as a replacement for an older chapel. That earlier chapel had served the community since 1790 before being replaced by the new romanesque structure.
The interior features extensive wall paintings by Hermann Lang and Hans Martin that depict traditional religious subjects throughout the sacred space. These artworks give the prayer room a distinctive visual character and tell biblical stories across its walls.
The church is accessible to visitors during worship services and is maintained by the parish community. It is best to check opening times in advance and take advantage of the peaceful setting in the Hatlerdorf neighborhood to explore the site without rush.
The bell tower houses a historical bell cast by Kaspar Gunz in 1790 that dates from the original chapel era. This ancient bell survived the rebuilding and still rings for services today.
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