Mariazell Basilica - Great Attractions (Mariazell, Austria)
- 13 years ago
Take a tour of Mariazell Basilica in Mariazell, Austria – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Since its beginning, the town and basilica of Mariazell have grown from a single small shrine and limited community, to immense basilica and sizable town.
To this day, they remain undeniable the most prominent pilgrimage destination in Austria.
The Mariazell Basilica, in its current form, dates back to the 17th century.
The earlier church was significantly smaller, and the one which predated that was a simple yet holy altar.
The greatest treasure of the basilica is a small, but supposedly miraculous wooden image of Mary.
One of Austria's greatest churches, the Mariazell Basilica is open to visitors and pilgrims.
Since its beginning, the town and basilica of Mariazell have grown from a single small shrine and limited community, to immense basilica and sizable town.
To this day, they remain undeniable the most prominent pilgrimage destination in Austria.
The Mariazell Basilica, in its current form, dates back to the 17th century.
The earlier church was significantly smaller, and the one which predated that was a simple yet holy altar.
The greatest treasure of the basilica is a small, but supposedly miraculous wooden image of Mary.
One of Austria's greatest churches, the Mariazell Basilica is open to visitors and pilgrims.