In connection with this year’s 460th anniversary of the death of Emperor and King Ferdinand I, we bring you the first article about the construction development of our cathedral during his reign.
The outer shell of the cathedral stands out for its many artistic treasures in the form of sculptural works, richly worked stone elements and polychrome stone coats of arms, and especially for its very rich building history.
Even in the smaller rural churches located near the nobleman’s mansions, one specific architectural element can be seen near the main altar. It is the so-called oratory (=place of prayer), usually elevated in the form of an open emporium.
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