Dom zu Gurk

For locals, it's ok. For foreigners who needs to travel for more than 1 hour it's not worthwhile.

Nice place to visit

In the green valleys of southern Austria, near Klagenfurt, is the pilgrimage town of Gurk. Here, a beautiful 12th-century cathedralis packed with the finest examples of religious art and shelters the shrine of Hemma, a beloved Austrian saint. The 12th century Gurk Cathedral is regarded as the most outstanding example of Romanesque architecture in Austria. The flat, austere exterior is dominated by twin west towers (135 feet high), to which onion domes were added in 1682. The barrel-vaulted porch has a portal dating from 1200. It was enclosed and richly decorated with murals of biblical scenes and stained glass in 1348. The south portal has a sculpture of Christ the Savior and a lion and snake can be found on the east apse. The left wall of the nave is home to the Samson Doorway, from 1200. The interior is decorated with a magnificent collection of frescoes dating from the 13th century, including depictions of St Christopher (c. 1250), the Downfall of Saul (c. 1380), and the Death and Assumption of the Virgin (c. 1390). There are also six painted wooden reliefs, which depict the legend of St Hemma.

Very nice Dome.

Simply amazing.....stunning architecture and interior. You must see the vaulted crypt. Also, would recommend the castle at Strassburg down the road. It's historically related and ties in nicely with the timeline.

Fantastic history monument.

Interesting Architecture, especially the hidden.places under the church.

Very nice church... town is not much