Pfarrkirche hl. Ulrich, church building in Götzis, Austria
The Pfarrkirche hl. Ulrich is a protected historic church building in Götzis, Austria, featuring a distinctive tower and simple stone walls that reflect a long construction history. Inside, late Gothic elements are visible including pointed-arch windows, a ribbed vault in the choir, and remarkable wall paintings from different periods, with frescoes depicting the Last Judgment and scenes from the life of Jesus.
The oldest building in Götzis was founded around the year 1000, with archaeological excavations in 1980 revealing parts of an even earlier church from the 11th century. The present structure with its characteristic tower was built around 1340, but underwent major expansion between 1500 and 1514 with the addition of four altars, after obtaining approval from the Curia in Rome.
The church bears the name of Saint Ulrich, an early bishop from the region whose veneration runs deep in Götzis. It has served the community for centuries as a gathering place for baptisms, weddings, funerals, and religious celebrations that shape local life.
The church is centrally located in Götzis and easily accessible on foot, with regular services and prayer times open to visitors. The interior is quiet and inviting; visitors should be respectful and keep in mind this is an active place of worship with ongoing religious activities.
During restoration work in 1976, elaborate wall paintings from the 17th century were discovered that had been hidden, depicting dramatic scenes such as the Last Judgment with representations of vices. These frescoes were carefully preserved and offer a rare glimpse into religious art traditions from earlier centuries.
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