What to do · Mariazell
Mariazell Basilica, the shrine of Austria and central Europe
Information
- Price
- Free entry to the basilica
- Duration
- 1 h
- Season
- All year; the treasury, 1 May to 26 October
- Who it's for
- All ages
The basilica is the reason Mariazell exists. According to tradition, in 1157 the monk Magnus arrived here with a small carving of the Virgin, and the cell he built grew over the centuries into the most visited shrine in Austria, a goal for pilgrims from Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia or Croatia. Inside you see the Chapel of Grace with the original carving, the Baroque high altar and the side chapels. It opens every day from 7:30, until 19:00 from November to April and until 20:00 from May to October. The treasury, with votive offerings from several centuries, is open from 1 May to 26 October, Tuesday to Sunday. Guided tours are booked on the shrine's website.
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