Basilica of St. Lawrence, Enns

The Basilica of St. Lawrence [1] (German: Basilika Sankt Laurenz) also called Former Cathedral of St. Lawrence is a Catholic church located in the district of Lorch, Enns city in Upper Austria, part of the European country of Austria.

It belongs to Enns-Lorch deanery in the Diocese of Linz.

The Basilica of St. Lawrence rises above the remains of their Roman predecessors, which were discovered during archaeological excavations between 1960 and 1966.

The oldest building - a Roman noble house - dating from the 2nd century AD.

There were several renovations and expansions until 1300, the existing church was built in Gothic style.

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