Seckau Abbey, Benedictine monastery and cathedral in Seckau, Austria.
Seckau Abbey is a Benedictine monastery and cathedral in Styria featuring a three-nave Romanesque basilica constructed between 1143 and 1164. The building displays three apses built following Saxon architectural traditions.
The monastery was founded in 1140 by Augustinian canons and received official papal recognition in 1143 from Pope Innocent II at Archbishop Konrad I's request.
The Angel Chapel displays frescoes of the Apocalypse created in 1963 by artist Herbert Boeckl, bringing modern art into the medieval building.
The monastery houses a secondary school and operates on weekdays with limited hours. Visitors should check exact opening times before arriving, as access may vary depending on the season or school calendar.
The monastery served as a burial place for the Inner Austrian Habsburg family and was featured on a 2008 Austrian euro collectors coin. This honor reflects how important the location is to the region's history.
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