Franciscan Church (Salzburg) | Gothic (architecture), Romanesque (architecture), interesting place, catholicism, listed building / architectural heritage, Roman Catholic church

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Franciscan Church
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There has been a church on this site since the 8th century, which was rebuilt in the Romanesque era. A Gothic choir replaced the Romanesque choir in 1408-50; a slender Gothic tower was added in 1468-98.

The building served as a parish church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, until 1635. In 1670 the top of the church's tower had to be removed because the archbishop objected to it being higher than that of the cathedral. In 1866 it was restored in a Neo-Gothic style.

The church interior received a Baroque makeover in the 18th century.
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Coordinates:   47°47'53"N   13°2'39"E
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