Church of Mary of God of Trsat — Attraction in Grad Rijeka

This is one of the oldest Marian shrines in Croatia. According to legend, in 1291, the Holy House of Nazareth, believed to be the home of the Holy Family, was miraculously transported by angels to Trsat. In 1294, it was said to have been moved again to Loreto, Italy, where a major Marian shrine now stands. In 1367, Pope Urban V gifted the Trsat sanctuary a revered icon of the Mother of Mercy, which continues to attract devotion from countless pilgrims to this day. The sanctuary showcases a blend of architectural styles—Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Biedermeier—as a result of centuries of renovations and expansions. Adjacent to the church is a Franciscan monastery, founded in the 13th century, which has also undergone multiple restorations to reach its present form. Trsat is considered one of the most important pilgrimage sites in western Croatia, drawing large numbers of pilgrims and visitors every year. The site is especially vibrant on August 15, the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, when major celebrations take place. In 2003, Pope John Paul II visited the shrine, further emphasizing its spiritual and cultural...

If passing Rijeka using the nearby motorway Must see and feel the place, Sanctuary of Holly Mother, very important place to All Christians and not only from Croatia, come and pray here, just leave your prayers here ...you will be listened 🙏 ...also nearby castle with a fantastic panorama view only 2min. walking distance . Do recommend...

If you are brave enough to hike the 538(.5?) stairs to get yourself near this church, your first reward will be a Nasoni water fountain that can cool your face and slake your thirst. Your second will be this gorgeous church and the surrounding grounds. A sign nearby gives information about the various things to see in the...