The hidden church of Meidling, Vienna

The 'hidden' church in Meidling, Vienna

Do you know this phenomenon: You can only spot things you know they are around you – If you don’t know their existence you’ll overlook them. After many years leaving my train at railway station Meidling the sound of church bells made me aware there is a church next to me. Well, do you see the church?

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St Martin Church in Lanzendorf

Church St Martin in Lanzendorf, Austria

I took this photo on a train journey from Vienna to Linz. The church located in Lanzendorf (Böheimkirchen) was first mentioned in 1248. Interesting detail: The tower is tilted. I am also impressed by the fact that one can still see this pretty old church on a free field next to a high speed railroad.

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Parish church St. Peter in Retz

Parish church St Peter in Retz, Austria

Parish church St. Peter in Retz first mentioned in the year 1200. By the way have you ever seen a roundabout with the figure of a saint in its middle?

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Santa Maria in Castello in Udine

Santa Maria in Castello in Udine, Italy

The golden angel on top of the church Santa Maria in Castello made me think he is pointing me to anything special. A hint for a treasure? A mystery Dan Brown would love to unravel? After some research the answer was pretty simple: He is constructed like a weather vane and just show the direction of the wind.

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Cathedral of Udine

Cathedral of Udine, Italy

The Duomo Cattedrale di Santa Maria Annunziata in the light of noonday sun. Inside there is a chance to see some works created by Giambattista Tiepolo. Another good place to learn more about this artist is the Diocesan Museum of Udine.

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Pilgrimage church Maria Straßengel

Pilgrimage church Maria Straßengel, Austria

The pilgrimage church Maria Straßengel stands in Gratwein-Straßengel, a municipality in the Austrian state of Styria. A famous exhibit in this church is a fir root in the shape of a crucifix.

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