Biserici în Districtul Lienz

Historic Catholic Churches and Chapels

This collection features significant Catholic churches and chapels across the Lienz district of East Tyrol. The selection highlights diverse architectural styles, from the late Gothic St. Georg in Kals to late Baroque chapels like Mariahilf in Rinderschinken. These sites, many of which are protected heritage monuments, illustrate the region’s deep-rooted spiritual traditions and artistic development, particularly in the valleys of Defereggen, Virgen, and Prägraten. Visitors can observe distinct Alpine religious architecture, including ornate altarpieces and traditional fresco work.