The Historic Painted Churches is a series of historic churches located in the Texas Hill Country just outside of Austin. Many of these churches are Czech and German-inspired. Immigrants brought their architectural style of the 19th Century with them when they first hailed to Texas for economic reasons. These churches are called, “Painted” churches because they are uniquely designed and painted with elaborate and extravagant faux-finished interiors. They were built in the 1830s through 1900.
There are 20 painted churches in all, and they’re scattered among the rolling hills of the beautiful Hill Country. In 1984, these churches became listed as a part of the National Register of Historic Places.
The insides of these magnificent churches are layered with hours of painstaking labor by hand stenciling, infill, freehand, marbling, staining and graining. They are adorned with masterful paintings, shimmering stained glass, charming murals, and gold-encrusted altars.
Don’t miss the scenic drive to visit these impressive architectural marvels.