Austria-Carinthia

Gurk monastery. The formerly Benedictine, then Augustinian and now Salvatorian abbey of Gurk is one of Carinthia′s most elaborately decorated ones, but also among the top-notch attractions of Austria. Today it is one of Austria′s most important sites of pilgrimage. This is also due to the architectural significance of the cathedral. The elaborate building is Romanesque in its core, but also has elements of Gothic style (especially the ceiling of the main nave) and Baroque style (especially in the interiors). It contains the tomb of St. Hemma and is famous for its arches and frescos.

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Gurk monastery. The formerly Benedictine, then Augustinian and now Salvatorian abbey of Gurk is one of Carinthia′s most elaborately decorated ones, but also among the top-notch attractions of Austria. Today it is one of Austria′s most important sites of pilgrimage. This is also due to the architectural significance of the cathedral. The elaborate building is Romanesque in its core, but also has elements of Gothic style (especially the ceiling of the main nave) and Baroque style (especially in the interiors). It contains the tomb of St. Hemma and is famous for its arches and frescos.