Church of the Assumption, Parish church in Weißkirchen in Steiermark, Austria.
The Church of the Assumption features a square choir tower from the Romanesque period with a Gothic choir added after 1480. Inside, the building holds five bells, the oldest of which dates to the 17th century.
The structure dates back to 1060, when Duke Adalbero of Carinthia exchanged tithes with the Archbishop of Salzburg. This early mention as Wizinchiriche in documents confirms the site's long-established presence in the region.
The name Weißkirchen refers to the white appearance of the building, derived from local stone materials. Visitors can still see today the traditional connection to the region's iron-working heritage reflected in modern altar furnishings.
The church is centrally located in town and easy to reach from the main access point. Regular services are held, so visitors should expect traditional opening hours.
Renovations in the late 1960s uncovered ancient frescoes in the Altkirche section, displaying religious themes and historical coat-of-arms designs. These hidden artworks offer a glimpse into the artistic decoration of earlier periods.
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