In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Czech and German immigrants built a collection of beautiful churches throughout central Texas.
There are more than 20 painted churches in Texas, many of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Unassuming church exteriors frequently bely the tremendous interior works of art, with hand-painted sculptures, marble walls, intricately designed columns, and vibrant, decorative patterns and stained glass.
During a recent road trip, Anne and I stopped by four of the painted churches near Schulenberg, Texas. These four churches are located near the small towns of Praha, High Hill, Dubina and Ammannsville.
If you are ever travelling between San Antonio and Houston on I-10, stop halfway at Schulenburg and take a one -hour excursion to visit these amazing churches. Enjoy.
Bubba
Exterior, St. Mary's Church of the Assumption, Praha, Texas
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Altar, St. Mary's Church of the Assumption, Praha, Texas
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Ceiling, St. Mary's Church of the Assumption, Praha, Texas
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Exterior, St. Mary's Catholic Church, High Hill, Texas
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Interior, St. Mary's Catholic Church, High Hill, Texas
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Ceiling, St. Mary's Catholic Church, High Hill, Texas
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Exterior, Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Dubina, Texas
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Interior, Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Dubina, Texas
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Exterior, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Ammannsville, Texas
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Interior, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Ammannsville, Texas
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Very interesting and beautiful.
Very nice series indeed!!
Beautiful places to worship!
Thanks for sharing.
These are photographs worth worshiping. An absolutely beautiful display.
I have visited these and they were absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing!
johnsonsjourneys wrote:
I have visited these and they were absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for commenting, johnsonsjourneys.
Bubba
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