Wallfahrtskirche Mariae Himmelfahrt, Pilgrimage church in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, Austria.
The Wallfahrtskirche Mariae Himmelfahrt in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg is a three-nave basilica standing on an elevated plateau above the Danube River. The building blends Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles and is surrounded by a stone cemetery wall.
A church at this location was founded around 1050 but was destroyed during local conflicts. The later reconstruction under Emperor Henry III led to the building of the current structure, which gradually developed into a pilgrimage destination.
The church is named after the Assumption of Mary and has drawn pilgrims to this location for centuries. Visitors come here seeking spiritual reflection and connection to its religious significance.
The church sits on a hilltop with good views over the Danube landscape and is accessible on foot via walking paths. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since the climb to the hilltop is steady and requires some effort.
The building houses a 13th-century charnel house originally used to store skeletal remains from past burials. In 1995 this historic space was converted into an exhibition hall while preserving its original purpose in memory.
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