Wallfahrtskirche Maria Taferl
Wallfahrtskirche Maria Taferl, Catholic pilgrimage church on Taferl Mountain, Lower Austria
Wallfahrtskirche Maria Taferl is a baroque basilica standing 233 meters above the Danube River, offering views across the Mostviertel region and toward the Alpine peaks. The structure combines architectural grandeur with its hilltop position, making it visible from considerable distances.
Construction began in 1660 and reached a critical phase under Italian architect Carlo Lurago from 1671 onward, with Jakob Prandtauer bringing it to completion in 1707. The collaboration of these master builders shaped the baroque character that defines the structure.
Inside, the ceiling displays frescoes showing biblical scenes while the walls feature images of healings and spiritual events. These depictions reveal what pilgrims and visitors have come seeking and experienced here over many centuries.
The basilica is generally open to visitors and offers guided tours, with the best visits typically occurring outside peak times. Getting in touch ahead of your visit helps clarify access conditions and current opening hours.
Embedded in the church's foundation is a sacred oak wood image that inspired the name Maria Taferl and creates a spiritual connection to the site. This element remains unknown to many visitors despite shaping the place's foundational story.
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