Sankt Valentin, Gothic parish church and cemetery in Ansfelden, Austria.
Sankt Valentin is a parish church in the Gothic style located in Ansfelden, Upper Austria, recognizable by its pointed arches and ribbed vaults. A cemetery surrounded by stone walls stands next to the main building, forming a unified complex.
The parish was founded in 764 following the transfer of Saint Valentine's relics to Passau. Later modifications in the Gothic and Baroque periods shaped the building we see today.
The church is dedicated to Saint Valentine, a choice that reflects the saint's importance to this community. Its interior features side altars added later, showing how the space evolved over time.
The church is open to visitors and holds regular services throughout the year. The cemetery is active and maintains burial plots for residents of Ansfelden and nearby towns.
A modest house along the southern cemetery wall once housed composer Anton Bruckner, who lived there while working as the church sexton. This connection links the small parish to a major figure in classical music.
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