Karnische Alpen i.e.S. (SOIUSA)

Náboženské miesta v Karnských Alpách (SOIUSA)

Historic Religious Sites

This collection highlights the diverse architectural heritage of the Carnic Alps across the Austrian-Italian border. It features Romanesque collegiate churches like Innichen, Gothic parish churches in the Gail Valley, and unique mountain sites like the Waldkapelle, built as an emergency church during World War I. These landmarks range from the ancient mother parish of St. Daniel to the Benedictine Abbey of San Gallo in Moggio Udinese, showcasing centuries of alpine spiritual history and craftsmanship.

Historic Religious Sites — Mapa

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Stiftskirche

A significant Romanesque collegiate church built around 1143. It features a distinctive frescoed dome, a Romanesque wooden crucifix, and a 13th-century crypt.

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B

St.-Michaels-Kirche

Originally founded in the 8th century, this Baroque-style parish church was extensively rebuilt in the 18th century and is noted for its ornate ceiling frescoes.

Mefusbren69 / Public domain

C

Pfarrkirche Tröpolach (Hl. Georg)

A partially medieval church building located in the Tröpolach district of Hermagor, dedicated to St. George.

Raul de Chissota / Public domain

D

Pfarrkirche hl. Daniel

Considered the original mother parish of the upper Gail Valley, this historic church in Dellach dates back to early Christian foundations.

Raul de Chissota / Public domain

E

Hl. Markus

A Roman Catholic parish church in Mauthen characterized by its late Gothic architecture and prominent position within the community.

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F

Pfarrkirche Thörl-Maglern

Famous for its significant late Gothic frescoes by Thomas von Villach, including the rare 'Living Cross' iconographic depiction.

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G

Waldkapelle

A wooden forest chapel in Sexten, originally constructed as an emergency church during World War I and now serving as a pilgrimage site.

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H

Prinz-Heinrich-Kapelle

A small wooden chapel situated at 1,957 meters on the Obstanser Boden, providing a high-altitude place of worship for hikers and locals.

Rollroboter / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Duomo di San Martino

The 18th-century cathedral of Tolmezzo, designed by Domenico Schiavi, featuring notable interior artworks and a prominent position in the town center.

Rollroboter / CC BY-SA 4.0

J

Abbazia di San Gallo

A Benedictine monastery founded in 1119 on the site of a former Roman castle, located on the Santo Spirito hill in Moggio Udinese.

Mefusbren69 / Public domain

K

Filialkirche Watschig (Maria Hilf)

A Roman Catholic subsidiary church dedicated to Mary Help of Christians, located in the village of Watschig near Hermagor.

Neithan90 / Public domain

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Filialkirche Kraschach (Hl. Nikolaus)

A small Roman Catholic subsidiary church dedicated to Saint Nicholas in the municipality of Hermagor.

M

Pfarrkirche Heiliger Martin

A historic parish church in Feistritz an der Gail, recognized as a protected cultural monument in the region.

N

Pieve di San Pietro in Carnia

An ancient mother church located on a hill in Zuglio, representing one of the most historically significant religious sites in Carnia.

O

Pfarrkirche Petrus und Paulus - Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo

The primary Roman Catholic parish church in Sexten, serving as a central religious and architectural landmark for the South Tyrolean village.

P

Chiesa di Santa Maria

The parish church of Dierico in Paularo, known for its historical importance within the local archdiocese.

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Chiesa di Sant'Osvaldo

The parish church of Sauris di Sotto, reflecting the unique cultural and linguistic heritage of this isolated alpine community.

R

Pieve di Santa Maria Annunziata

A historic church situated on a hill overlooking Socchieve, dedicated to the Annunciation of Mary.

S

Pieve di Santa Maria Maddalena

An ancient church with origins tracing back to the late-antique settlement of Colle Santino near Invillino.

T

Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta

The parish church of Forni di Sopra, serving as a significant religious landmark in the upper Tagliamento valley.