Őriszentpéter Church, Őriszentpéter, Hungary

The main sight in Őriszentpéter is the Romanesque memorial church, built around 1230, then expanded in the 14th-15th century in Gothic style and converted into a fortress about 1550. The western portal is worthy of attention. The mediaeval church was decorated with frescoes, not only inside, but also outside. Most of them have been destroyed, just a few fragments have survived on the south outer wall. In the 17th century, quotations from the Bible were painted on the wall in the nave and the sanctuary, and these can still be seen today. The interior furnishings were produced to designs by church artist János Klonfár. A picture of St. Peter (Márton Michl,1801) is hung in the sanctuary. The church was last renovated in 2001.

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The commemoration of Kalman Gömbös, plant engineer, cantor, gardener ? the Zalaegerszeg Sinfoniks and Daniel Markusz-Oroszi's soulful solo commemoration will be unforgettable for us. Church acoustics / /on sound recording/ there are many such high-level, international concerts in the future ?❤️

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A simple but beautiful Reformed church.

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