Breitenfurt: Churches, Chapels and Cultural Heritage

You can explore Breitenfurt’s culture through its churches, chapels and local places of remembrance. The parish church of St. John of Nepomuk combines Baroque architecture with the history of a former castle. Rochus Chapel is associated with the epidemic of 1713 and features a specific pictorial motif. In Breitenfurt-West, the Büdlbirnbam wayside monument adds to the sacred buildings. The Augustineum adds a modern venue. These different points of interest can help you understand the town’s cultural character and plan your stay around your interests.

Parish Church of St. John of Nepomuk

The notable Baroque church of St. John of Nepomuk is the surviving remnant of a castle built at the beginning of the 18th century. The parish church also served as the castle chapel in Breitenfurt. Its longitudinal oval domed space was built between 1714 and 1724. The church’s layout and construction period give it a distinct architectural character; its former role as a castle chapel places it within the town’s history. In this way, two different perspectives on the same building complement each other: its appearance and its historical role.

The Catholic parish church of St. John of Nepomuk at Kardinal-Piffl-Platz 2, 2384 Breitenfurt bei Wien, is protected as a listed monument by regulation. Both the historical connection with the castle and the longitudinal oval domed space help put the church in context. The construction period from 1714 to 1724 refers to this church space; the castle is dated to the beginning of the 18th century.

Chapels and local remembrance

Breitenfurt dedicated Rochus Chapel to St. Roch following the epidemic of 1713. A painting in the chapel shows the saint in pilgrim’s clothing, walking through a hilly landscape. The dedication refers to the historical occasion, while the painting presents a specific depiction of Rochus. Together, they offer an approach to religious remembrance and visual art that differs from the parish church’s architectural history.

Another protected site is the wayside chapel of St. John of Nepomuk near Stelzerbergstraße 2 in 2384 Breitenfurt bei Wien. It too is protected as a listed monument by regulation. The parish church and the wayside chapel share the same saint’s name; their respective addresses distinguish them: the parish church is at Kardinal-Piffl-Platz 2, while the wayside chapel is near Stelzerbergstraße 2. This distinction is useful when exploring Breitenfurt’s different sacred buildings.

Wayside monument and event center

The Büdlbirnbam wayside monument stands at the end of Altomontegasse in Breitenfurt-West. Its designation as a wayside monument and its specific location distinguish it from the churches and chapels, each of which has its own name and address. This means the town’s cultural landscape includes not only sacred architectural heritage but also a separately named monument in Breitenfurt-West.

The Augustineum complements these historical points of interest with a modern use. It is an event center for various events, where anyone can rent one or more rooms with the required infrastructure. This venue is therefore particularly relevant if you are planning your own event. For a specific date, you should check room availability in advance.

Stay and planning

When choosing accommodation in Breitenfurt, consider which of these topics matter most to your stay: the parish church’s architecture, the history of Rochus Chapel, the wayside monument in Breitenfurt-West, or an event at the Augustineum. A 2019 mobility report mentions a stop at Kardinal-Piffl-Platz. Check the current timetable for today’s journeys if you are considering this location when planning your arrival.

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