Pfarrkirche Pradl, Roman Catholic church in Pradl district, Innsbruck, Austria.
Pfarrkirche Pradl is a neo-Romanesque columned basilica with three naves, a transept and a five-storey northwest tower, built 1905–1908 to plans by Josef Schmitz. It stands on Pradler Platz with its gabled facade facing Pradler Straße. The portal is flanked by two marble lions, and the tympanum relief shows the Annunciation.
The church developed from a wooden chapel containing a copy of the Mariahilf image, which became a pilgrimage site before construction started in 1905. This expansion shows how the neighborhood grew and how the religious devotion around the holy image increased.
The church is dedicated to the Mariahilf image, a sacred picture that drew pilgrims for many years. Today visitors can see religious artworks and altars that reflect how important this holy image was to the local community.
The church is located in the residential Pradl area and is easily reached on foot from nearby tram or bus stops. Visitors should check for active services and community events that may affect visiting times.
The gable niche was designed by Josef Schmitz for a seated Madonna and Child, but the figure was never made; only in 2014 was a modern statue by Walter Kuenz placed there. The main portal is flanked by two monumental marble lions, and its tympanum relief of the Annunciation was carved in 1907 by the Innsbruck stonemasonry firm Josef Seeber to a design by the Munich sculptor Joseph Köpf.
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