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coccinella169 Says: The Basilica originally had been built in gothic style, in the 17th century they added baroque elements. You can see the older gothic spire in the middle and to it`s left and to it`s right baroque spires. It`s church bell is the biggest one in Styria. The high altar`s design...
The Basilica, a white church in a green town
milir Says: For all tourists, for the inhabitants, but to only for the many pilgrims, who come up to Mariazell, the basilica is the most important objective.The church was built in three phases. In the year 1200 began the construction works to a Romanesque church. Later, in the 1340,...
The "Gnadenstatue" (statue of grace)
Fam.Rauca Says: The staue of the Madonna, whose healing powers reputedly helped King Louis of Hungary defeat the Turks in 1377.The Gnadenstatue is dressed and crowned. It is to express the adoration for the Virgin Mary.The statue of grace, since 850 years.
The "Gnadenkapelle" (Chapel of Miracles):
Fam.Rauca Says: The Chapel is in the middle of the church placed.It is an edifice of gold and silver that houses the statue of the Madonna.This sacred place has seen the effects of the centuries:The main choice is Romanesque.The beams of the Gnadekapelle with the images of King Louis of...
ialm Says: One cannot talk about Mariazell without saying something about the basilica.That is the most important tourist attraction in the town.It is a piece of jewellery that impresses, with its slim and fashionable line, its brightness, its splendid architecture, its marble...
3 Reviews and 5 Opinions The hotel is an elegant and comfortable building, exactly opposite of basilica in Mariazell. The...
Schwarzer Adler: Restaurant with terrace
Fam.Rauca Says: This elegant and comfortable restaurant is a great gastronomically objective in the heart of Mariazell.Into a familiar and friendly atmosphere, one can enjoys here, daily, an exquisite meal, a good coffee, or an excellent ice. The lovely summer terrace is an agreeable place,...
Fam. Pirker: Restaurant Café - Goldener Löwe
ialm Says: An elegantly and well arranged restaurant, placed in centre of Mariazell, exactly opposite from basilica, in the Main Place of the town.The family Pirker is famous in Mariazell, for the miraculous and delightful gingerbread, but also for the modern hotel and restaurant, that...
Basilica, a heart and a soul with the town: Mariazell in the night
Fam.Rauca Says: The town Mariazell is an attraction, for many tourists that live in Austria, or visit this country.The town is also in the night exactly so beautiful, as on the day.The lights give a special magic ness to the constructions.Remaining at least a few days and nights in...
globetrott Says: There is a cablecar taking you up to Bürgeralpe - a great place to watch the panorama-view of the surrounding mountains and in winter it is also a great place to ski ! In general the prices are more expensive in winter - 12,90 is the returnticket in summer, including...
a special train-ticket for Vienna-Mariazell
globetrott Says: There is a special train-ticket for passengers from Vienna and in the price of 37,70 Euros / children :20,90 / holders of Bahncard :33,90 you will get :1)the ordinary train from Vienna-St.Pölten-Vienna2)Mariazellerbahn St.Pölten to Mariazell and back3)the cablecar to...
Mechanische Krippe (Mechanical manger)
Fam.Rauca Says: This manger is built in a private house, at the Kalvarienberg.It shows 12 scenes from the new will, with 130 movable figures.Bruno Habertheuer manufactured the manger, in 18 winters.This laudable handiwork is to be viewed anytime, in the house of the family Habertheuer, in...
Lebkuchen (gingerbreads). A tradition of Mariazell
Fam.Rauca Says: The gingerbreads are a sweet tradition in Mariazell."The entire bee " is a sightseeing program, where you have the possibility to see the tradition, and the old craft of Mariazell. This town is famous for its gingerbreads and the wonderful creations from this sweet...
Fam.Rauca Says: Mariazell is a centre of Central European spiritual lives.Approximately one million pilgrims from whole world come annually to Mariazell.They come here to pray and to admire the lovely landscape.Many of these believers like to come, specifically on the four weekends before...
The biggest suspended Christmas wreath
Fam.Rauca Says: In Mariazell, opposite the baroque basilica, is placed, every year, during the Advent time, the biggest hanging wreath of the world.It has 12 meters of diameter and weighs six tons.A candle, from the 24 candles on the wreath, is ignited daily.The daily ignition of a candle,...
Fam.Rauca Says: The gingerbreads of Mariazell are fame and a history.Here is a special exhibition, from gingerbreads, mead, and wax. There, you can see a copy of the Mariazeller town kernel from gingerbreads and marzipan.That is: Minimundus Mariazell.You learn worth knowing about the...
Fam.Rauca Says: The way, through the mountains, to Mariazell is magical.The street cuts the mountain and runs like a snake in direction Mariazell. It is possible that sometimes, one gets nausea, from so many sharp curves. In winters, there is also, the danger, to slide.It is necessary to...
Die Kerzengrotte (The candle grotto)
Fam.Rauca Says: The construction of 1985-1986 is placed behind the basilica of Mariazell.The pilgrims frequent, very often, this place of thinking and pray.The candle grotto is equipped with a modern ventilation installation. That is a necessity, to the many candles, that burns, every day...
Fam.Rauca Says: Little of go minutes behind the house with the same name, falls the Marie waterfall.After some kilometres, it leads into the Salza.The peculiarity of this waterfall is that it falls over a steep rock wall, in which a Madonna stands in a niche of sandstone.I think that the...
grau Says: This romantically situated sea was positioned by the industrialist-family Krupp about the turn of the century. The sea was named, after the sacred Hubertus, the protection patron of the hunters.The whole surroundings, the shores of the sea, and the nature in this area, are a...
The Hubertussee, a gift for the people
Fam.Rauca Says: The sea lies in Walstern, not far from Mariazell, at the border of Low Austria and Styria.Dozens brooks lead into the always crystal-clear lake, that was positioned in 1906, as storage lake.The sea and its influx, the Walster are flying fishery waters of world reputation.A...
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Mariazell has a special importance for all catholics from Austria, Hungary and Slovenia - it is the Basilica with the Magna Mater Austriae, the Magna Domina...
Q: Hi, is there a bus service from Vienna to Mariazell? I understand that there is train service that needs to change once to get to...
A: yes Mariazellerbahn is one of the most scenic trains in Austria !
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Mariazell, a treasure in the world of the belief
The beautiful church is the centre of the town' s live. The Main Square is an arena, between the mountains of Mariazell. The Bergalpe is the most important ski area of the surroundings. The...
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