Mariazell, Pilgrimage center in Styria, Austria.
The town of Mariazell sits in the Salza River valley at 868 meters elevation, surrounded by the north Styrian Alps mountains.
Monks from St. Lambrecht's Abbey founded Mariazell in 1157, bringing a limewood statue of the Virgin Mary that became central to its development.
The Basilica of Mariazell contains a 12th-century wooden statue of Virgin Mary measuring 61 centimeters, attracting thousands of religious visitors annually.
The Mariazeller Bürgeralpe chairlift carries visitors to 1,267 meters elevation, providing access to hiking trails and winter sports facilities.
The town celebrates the Feast of Immaculate Conception on December 8th with a procession carrying the Virgin Mary statue through streets.
Location: Bruck-Mürzzuschlag District
Inception: 1157
Elevation above the sea: 868 m
Shares border with: Gaming, Mitterbach am Erlaufsee, Annaberg, Sankt Aegyd am Neuwalde, Neuberg an der Mürz, Sankt Barbara im Mürztal, Turnau, Thörl, Wildalpen
Email: office@mariazell.gv.at
Website: https://mariazell.gv.at
GPS coordinates: 47.77306,15.31639
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:01
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