Mariahilferkirche, Graz, Parish church in Lend district, Graz, Austria.
Mariahilferkirche is a baroque religious building in the Lend district featuring a main entrance decorated with large sculptures of the Archangel Michael and other saints. The structure includes two towers and houses an active monastic community in the adjacent Minorite monastery.
Giovanni Pietro de Pomis, who trained under Tintoretto, designed the building which was completed in 1607. The two towers were added later by architect Joseph Hueber between 1742 and 1744, shaping its appearance.
The church shapes the identity of the Lend neighborhood and serves as a gathering place for the local community. It functions as a spiritual center that remains active in the daily life of residents living in this part of the city.
The church is accessed through Mariahilferplatz 3, located near the Kunsthaus and Murinsel which help with orientation. You can explore the square before visiting to get your bearings about where the entrance is situated.
The Minorite order managing the monastery follows Franciscan traditions often associated with simple living practices. This monastic presence has shaped the spiritual and cultural character of the neighborhood for centuries.
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