Carinthia / Kaernten

The Gothic parish church of Malta (pop. 2000) was erected 13th - 15th century. It replaced a church here, that was mentioned the first time 1006. The Karner is dated to the 12th century.

The Karner, neighbouring Maria Hilf Assumptio, the parish church of Malta is dated to the 12th century - and older than the church.

The Karner is dated to the 12th century - and so is older than the neighbouring parish church. The niche over the altar is a Baroque addition. Some of the frecoes, that since the 14th century beautify the walls survived the centuries.

Maria Hilf Assumptio, the parish church of Malta (pop. 2000), was erected 13th - 15th century. It seems, that the building was started in Romanesque, but completed in Gothic style. The golden altars and the pulpit are Baroque.

Maria Hilf Assumptio, the parish church of Malta (pop. 2000), was erected 13th - 15th century. It seems, that the building was started in Romanesque, but completed in Gothic style. This frescoe, depicting the Magi arriving in Bethlehem, was created end of the 15th century.

Maria Hilf Assumptio, the parish church of Malta (pop. 2000), was erected 13th - 15th century. It seems, that the building was started in Romanesque, but completed in Gothic style. Like many churches in the alpine area, there is a large fresco outside, depicting Saint Christopher, patron saint for travellers. As Saint Christopher was a giant, most frescoes are large, this one is 7,50 m high. It was created around 1300 and uncovered and restored in 2002. Like anywhere else there are mythic creatures (eg mermaids) around Saint Christpher´s feet, but here was a creature was found, that made it into the news.

Maria Hilf Assumptio, the parish church of Malta (pop. 2000), was erected 13th - 15th century. It seems, that the building was started in Romanesque, but completed in Gothic style. Like many churches in the alpine area, there is a large fresco outside, depicting Saint Christopher, patron saint for travellers. As Saint Christopher was a giant, most frescoes are large, this one is 7,50 m high. It was created around 1300 and uncovered and restored in 2002. Like anywhere else there are mythic creatures (eg mermaids) around Saint Christpher´s feet, but here this (exstinct!) "Malta-Mouse" looks pretty much like Disney´s "Micky Mouse". I remember having seen another "Malta Mouse" in Saint-Sauvant (France).

Early morning in Zell am See.

Near Pass Thurn.