Herz-Jesu-Basilika, Hall in Tirol

The Herz-Jesu-Basilika features a single nave with a four-bay barrel vault, marble portal, and statues of Saint Mary, Saint Ignatius, and Saint Francis Xavier.

Archduchess Magdalena of Austria initiated the construction in 1567, and architect Giovanni Lucchese completed the building within three years, leading to its consecration in 1570.

The basilica houses continuous prayer services conducted by the Sisters of the Order of the Daughters of the Heart of Jesus, maintaining religious traditions since 1914.

The church building contains art nouveau frescoes by Emanuel Raffeiner, oval paintings by Franz Xaver Fuchs, and a prominent Sacred Heart statue above the high altar.

Following an earthquake in 1670, the original church tower was replaced with a dome during its transformation into the Baroque architectural style.

Location: Hall in Tirol

Inception: 1567

Founders: Archduchess Magdalena of Austria

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Address: Stiftsplatz

GPS coordinates: 47.28110,11.50930

Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:04