Wallfahrtskirche Maria Hilf bei Guttaring, Baroque pilgrimage church in Guttaring, Austria.
Wallfahrtskirche Maria Hilf bei Guttaring is a Baroque church located at 904 meters elevation between the Guttaring basin and Görtschitztal valley. The structure features two towers with bell-shaped helmets and an octagonal tent dome crowned by a lantern topped with a weather vane.
The pilgrimage church began in 1640 with a wooden chapel called Bethfarn at this location. The current stone building was constructed in 1725 and consecrated in 1727.
This church is named after Mary Help of Christians, reflecting its purpose as a pilgrimage destination for those seeking protection and aid. Visitors come to pray before the main altar, which holds a copy of the celebrated Innsbruck Madonna and statues representing Faith and Hope.
The church is located at Maria-Hilf street number 5 and remains accessible as an active place of worship. The elevated location makes it visible from various approaches in the surrounding area.
The weather vane atop the church dome features a remarkable depiction of Archangel Michael defeating a dragon. This artfully crafted detail is visible from outside and gives the roof ornament religious meaning beyond its practical weather function.
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