Herz-Jesu-Kirche

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The Herz-Jesu-Kirche (English: Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus) is the largest church in Graz, Austria. It was designed down to the last detail by architect Georg Hauberrisser and constructed from 1881 to 1887.

Herz-Jesu-Kirche
Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Map
47°04′11″N 15°27′21″E / 47.06972°N 15.45583°E / 47.06972; 15.45583
LocationGraz, Styria
CountryAustria
DenominationRoman Catholic
Websitegraz-herz-jesu.at
History
Consecrated1891[1]
Architecture
Architect(s)Georg Hauberrisser
StyleNeogothic
Years built1881–1887
Construction cost728,943 gulden all donated by local population[1]

The church was designed in the Neogothic style, with a large, high nave and under-church. The tower is 109.6 meters tall, making it the third-highest church tower in Austria. Of special note are the stained glass windows, which are among the few extant examples in Austria of Neogothic stained glass.

The altar area was remodelled in 1988 by Gustav Troger, just after the centenary of the church. Apart from that, everything is still according to the architect's concept.

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Wagner & Walk 2019, p. 292.

References

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  • Wagner, Anselm; Walk, Sophia (2019). Architekturführer Graz (in German). DOM publishers. ISBN 978-3-86922-577-7.
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