“…upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.”

One weekend I took a tour of the Wachau in the Danube Valley, including a visit to Krems an der Donau. This medieval town on the banks of the Danube has a beautiful Old Town complete with city gate from the 15th century. Each building is decorated with a sculpture, painting or carving on the façade, so window shopping here is a special treat.

Krems16 — Detail on a building in Krems Old Town

Krems15 — This beautiful detail is on the façade of a United Colors of Benetton

Krems30 — Madonna & Child on a building in Krems

Krems29 — St. George slaying the dragon in Krems

I walked through the Old Town and then climbed up to visit the Piaristenkirche, both to see the church and views of the town. Around the church are paintings and sculptures depicting the Passion of the Christ: the events around his crucifixion and burial. I thought each little vignette was fascinating in its detail. The inside of the church was quite opulent as well.

Krems13 — Stairs, always stairs… this time up to the Piaristenkirche

Krems27 — Passion of the Christ at Piaristenkirche

Krems10 — Passion of the Christ at Piaristenkirche

Krems9 — Passion of the Christ at Piaristenkirche

Krems28 — Passion of the Christ at Piaristenkirche

Krems11 — Passion of the Christ at Piaristenkirche

Krems24 — Passion of the Christ at Piaristenkirche

Title quote: Bible verse predicting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, Isaiah 53:5, English Standard Version, as depicted outside the Piaristenkirche in Krems an der Donau