Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Laas

Neighbouring the parish church "Johannes der Täufer" stands "Stand Markus" (dubbed "St. Marx" locally). The structure was probably erected within the 12th century. The church was deconsecrated end of the 18th century, under the reign of Emperor Joseph II, ruler of the Habsburg lands, and is today used as a function room.

Laas is known for the white marble quarried here, which has been used in buildings world-wide. Even the sidewalks of the streets in Laas are covered with marble. When the parish church "Johannes der Täufer" (= John the Baptist) got renovated in the early 1970s, foundations of a much smaller, single-nave Carolingian church were found. This church was replaced by a larger church built from marble blocks around 1200. The Romanesque church then got renovated on Gothic style 300 years later and enlarged during the 19th century. During the renovation of the 1970s so many marble blocks and Romanesque carvings were found, that it was possible to "reconstruct" the Romanesque apse. Behind the curtain (see previuos upload) is indeed the interior of the reconstructed apse.

Laas is known for the white marble quarried here, which has been used in buildings world-wide. Even the sidewalks of the streets in Laas are covered with marble. When the parish church "Johannes der Täufer" (= John the Baptist) got renovated in the early 1970s, foundations of a much smaller, single-nave Carolingian church were found. This church was replaced by a larger church built from marble blocks around 1200. The Romanesque church then got renovated on Gothic style 300 years later and enlarged during the 19th century. During the renovation of the 1970s so many marble blocks and Romanesque carvings were found, that it was possible to "reconstruct" the Romanesque apse. The interior of the church was a bit disappointing. I had expected the Romanesque apse. Then I noticed the curtain next to the altar...

Laas is known for the white marble quarried here, which has been used in buildings world-wide. Even the sidewalks of the streets in Laas are covered with marble. When the parish church "Johannes der Täufer" (= John the Baptist) got renovated in the early 1970s, foundations of a much smaller, single-nave Carolingian church were found. This church was replaced by a larger church built from marble blocks around 1200. The Romanesque church then got renovated on Gothic style 300 years later and enlarged during the 19th century. During the renovation of the 1970s so many marble blocks and Romanesque carvings were found, that it was possible to "reconstruct" the Romanesque apse. Most carvings are damaged, what is no wonder after they were judged as rubble around 1500. Here are more of the carvings from the apse. That one in the center may even be Carolingian.

Laas is known for the white marble quarried here, which has been used in buildings world-wide. Even the sidewalks of the streets in Laas are covered with marble. When the parish church "Johannes der Täufer" (= John the Baptist) got renovated in the early 1970s, foundations of a much smaller, single-nave Carolingian church were found. This church was replaced by a larger church built from marble blocks around 1200. The Romanesque church then got renovated on Gothic style 300 years later and enlarged during the 19th century. During the renovation of the 1970s so many marble blocks and Romanesque carvings were found, that it was possible to "reconstruct" the Romanesque apse. Most carvings are damaged, what is no wonder after they were judged as rubble around 1500. Here is a devouring lion, holding the head of a sheep.

Laas is known for the white marble quarried here, which has been used in buildings world-wide. Even the sidewalks of the streets in Laas are covered with marble. When the parish church "Johannes der Täufer" (= John the Baptist) got renovated in the early 1970s, foundations of a much smaller, single-nave Carolingian church were found. This church was replaced by a larger church built from marble blocks around 1200. The Romanesque church then got renovated on Gothic style 300 years later and enlarged during the 19th century. During the renovation of the 1970s so many marble blocks and Romanesque carvings were found, that it was possible to "reconstruct" the Romanesque apse. Here is a closer look on that apse. Most carvings a er damaged, what is no wonder after they were judged as rubble around 1500.

Laas is known for the white marble quarried here, which has been used in buildings world-wide. Even the sidewalks of the streets in Laas are covered with marble. When the parish church "Johannes der Täufer" (= John the Baptist) got renovated in the early 1970s, foundations of a much smaller, single-nave Carolingian church were found. This church was replaced by a larger church built from marble blocks around 1200. The Romanesque church then got renovated on Gothic style 300 years later and enlarged during the 19th century. During the renovation of the 1970s so many marble blocks and Romanesque carvings were found, that it was possible to "reconstruct" the Romanesque apse, seen here.

On a hill, near the noisy state road SS38, northwest of Laas stands St. Sisinius. The small church is mentioned in 1290, but it is erected on older foundations. A massive wall runs all around the church. Archeologists found Bronce Age graves near the church, so this hill may have been a "cultural place" already in prehistoric times.