Basilica of the Fourteen Holy Helpers

The church rises above the Main River valley with sandstone walls and intricate Rococo details designed by architect Johann Balthasar Neumann in 1743.

A shepherd named Hermann Leicht reported seeing a vision of fourteen saints in 1445, leading to the construction of an initial chapel at this location.

The fourteen statues at the central altar represent saints traditionally invoked for protection against specific diseases and difficulties during medieval times.

The basilica welcomes visitors year-round and receives 160 walking pilgrimages annually, with organized tours starting from the information center near the entrance.

The altar placement creates an architectural pattern where the central point of worship stands separate from the main altar, marking the exact spot of reported apparitions.

Location: Bad Staffelstein

Inception: 1743

Architects: Johann Balthasar Neumann

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Made from material: sandstone

Address: Vierzehnheiligen 1

Website: http://vierzehnheiligen.de

GPS coordinates: 50.11567,11.05407

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:45