Unique church and cemetery located on the upper level of the mountain/lake side village of Hallstatt
"The Roman Catholic parish church of the Ascension of Our Lady in Hallstatt is a gem in the midst of the world cultural heritage village. The small church dates back to 1181 - its tower dating back to the 12th century bears witness to this fact. Daringly built in the late Gothic times high up on a rock with a steep drop down to the lakeside it became finally in 1505 the church seen today. Shortly after, the church became the centre of disputes and was, for a while, protestant. Since 1939 the maintenance of this gem has been in the hands of the small church community along with friends and visitors. In 2002 the church was completely renovated."
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| well tended graves with flowers in the cemetery |
It has long been the practice in Austria that graves are only rented for a limited period, usually between ten and thirty years. This custom continues in much of Austria. After the lease is up, family or friends either have to renew the lease or the grave is reused.
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| Altar piece at the church |
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| interior beams of the church |
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| beautifully tended graves |
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