Description of the attraction
A few steps from the Kaprun Castle there is the Church of St. Margaret, the first mention of which took place in 1409. Although, most likely, the temple was built much earlier - in the late Middle Ages, that is, in the XII century.
The Church of St. Margaret stands on a cliff and dominates the surrounding buildings. In 1722, the wooden church bell tower was demolished, and a brick tower with an onion dome appeared in its place. After 14 years, new altars were installed in the temple.
The temple acquired its present appearance during the reconstruction in 1899, initiated by pastor Josef Mangst. The temple was rebuilt in the Romanesque-Gothic style. The restorers expanded the sacristy and installed new windows. In 1910, the interior of the church was decorated with wall frescoes, which were painted over and restored over the next century. Currently, some details of the paintings are available for inspection. In the northern part of the temple there is a pulpit made in the neo-Romanesque style. Also worth noticing are two Baroque sculptures depicting the Mother of God and St. Joseph. The late Gothic statues of St. Barbara and St. Catherine also belong to the treasures of the temple. From the sacristy you can get to the grotto of the Virgin Mary of Lourdes. The statue installed in the grotto dates back to 1700.
The Church of St. Margaret is open not only for believers, but also for tourists. The local priest is very loyal to curious travelers and may even take a short tour of the temple.
