Pfarrkirche Stein an der Donau, Parish church in Krems, Austria.
Pfarrkirche Stein an der Donau is a church building in Krems featuring a late Gothic hall church structure with a Gothic choir section. A Baroque bell tower topped with an onion dome and lantern rises prominently, creating the church's distinctive profile.
The church was founded in 1263 to replace an older mountain sanctuary and underwent major Gothic transformations in the 14th and 15th centuries. The Baroque bell tower was added later to complete its current appearance.
The church displays paintings by Martin Johann Schmidt, a significant regional artist, depicting religious scenes such as Saint Nicholas. These works reflect how the local community expressed its faith through visual art.
The church is located on Steiner Landstraße and is easily accessible on foot from the town center. Visitors should remember this is an active place of worship, so respectful behavior and quiet conduct are important.
The former sacristy was converted into a Marian Chapel in 2020, housing a Rococo statue of Mary. Adjacent to it sits a small oratory museum that offers an unexpected look at the church's artistic collection.
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