The Baroque Mariatrost Basilica on top of the Purberg hill in Mariatrost, a district of Graz, is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites of Styria in Austria. The pilgrimage church stands prominently on top of the Purberg hill in the northeast of Graz.
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Location: there's a big set of stairs to climb up first. But it's definitely worth it ;) You could also used it like a real optimist and use it as a sports thing. There where many people just running it up and down. During the stairs walk there will be plenty of opportunities to sir down and rest. There's also a road that leads all the way up there.
Building: beautiful old building, with magical paintings covering the complete ceiling. We were lucky to visit it during a session, so we heard the music acustics. For the creeps out there - you can check out to skeletons of 2 martyrs in a glas casket! If you walk all down way down the aisle and enter the little chapel on the left side - another surprise will hit you, but I won't spoiler you! You can afterwards walk around the church, enjoy a view over to the snow covered mountains.
Shop: outside is a little church shop selling stuff like candles, Jesus pictures, randomly coffee beans.
Restaurant: behind the church is a little restaurant, which is currently closed due to Covid19 measurements.
Experience - the church is so beautiful and worth seeing it, that I'm considering to plan my...
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Architectural Style and History:
It's a Baroque-style church built between 1714 and 1724 by Johann Georg Stengg and his father Andreas Stengg, later becoming a minor basilica in 1999.
Pilgrimage Site:
Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it has been a significant pilgrimage site for centuries, attracting visitors and pilgrims, some of whom ascend the 216-step staircase as a form of devotion.
Interior Features:
The basilica is renowned for its ornate frescoes by Philipp Carl Laubmann and Johann Carl Laubmann, and its impressive pulpit created by Veit Königer.
Miraculous Statue:
The main altar features a 15th-century statue of the Virgin Mary, believed to have healing powers, which is a major draw for pilgrims.
Location and Views:
Situated on a hill, the basilica offers panoramic views of the surrounding Styrian landscape, making it a scenic and spiritual.
The nuns love Lego, they built wonderful constructions, and a Lego model of...
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Imposing cathedral that impresses not only through sheer size but also through the very detailed and ornate baroque interior. Located on a hill and accessible via a flight of a few hundred steps makes the whole experience even greater, you have a nice view from the top as well.
The church can easily be reached by the no. 1 bus from the city center and is free to enter. The facade has been fully renovated and at the time of my visit they were putting the finishing touches on revamping works for the interior, it...
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