Franziskanerkirche, Franciscan church and monastery at Rathausplatz, St. Pölten, Austria
Franziskanerkirche is a Baroque building in St. Pölten featuring a prominent main facade decorated with Ionic pilasters, a segmental arched portal, and three sculptured niches depicting Elijah and Teresa of Avila. The structure combines architectural craftsmanship with functional spaces for worship and monastic life.
The building was constructed between 1757 and 1768 under the direction of Baroque architect Matthias Munggenast and initially served as a Carmelite monastery. It was transferred to the Franciscans in 1785, who have used it as a church and monastery since then.
The church houses the Görzer Muttergottes, a Madonna statue from the 18th century that arrived here in 1918 and holds spiritual meaning for the community. People gather here to pray before this artwork and experience the Franciscan religious tradition.
The church is located at Rathausplatz in the center of St. Pölten and is easy to find. The interior is open to visitors, particularly during service times and religious celebrations.
The pulpit was designed around 1770 and features the Eye of God, a motif with deep theological meaning. The modern organ was installed in 2011 within the historic housing, merging contemporary technology with classical design.
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