Pfarrkirche hl. Maria, Maishofen, church building in Maishofen, Austria
Pfarrkirche hl. Maria in Maishofen is a protected church building in the center of the Austrian town. The structure features a distinctive bell tower from an earlier 1863 church, while the main building completed in 1993 has an oval floor plan and dual-sloped roof that shows a modern approach to its design.
The original church was built in 1863 and served the community until a new construction was decided. The present building was completed in 1993 on the same location, with only the tower of the predecessor church preserved to stand above the new structure.
The church is dedicated to Mary and named after her birth, celebrated by the community on September 8. It serves as a gathering place for residents during religious occasions and community celebrations, with bells that ring across town to call people to prayer.
The church is centrally located at Anton-Faistauer-Platz in the heart of Maishofen and is easily accessible on foot. The building is open to the public and welcomes visitors to explore its interior spaces and spend quiet moments inside.
The high altar was crafted in Munich as far back as 1863 and transferred to the new building, showing Mary with her crown and the Christ Child surrounded by statues of Salzburg saints. This historical artwork connects the old church to the new one and preserves the continuity of religious tradition.
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