Wallfahrtskirche Maria Hilf in Amberg

The rectangular single-nave church features a deeply recessed two-bay choir, ornate stucco work, and large fresco paintings depicting religious scenes.

Construction began in 1696 under Wolfgang Dientzenhofer's design after a plague epidemic led citizens to establish a pilgrimage site in 1633.

The high altar from 1703 houses a reproduction of Lucas Cranach's Mariahilf painting, surrounded by marble decorations and Paolo Allio's stucco figures.

The church opens daily from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with modified hours on Saturdays starting at 8:30 AM and special times during Bergfestwoche.

A monumental three-sided granite staircase with 23 steps leads to the church's forecourt, where an open-air altar welcomes pilgrims.

Location: Amberg

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Address: Auf dem Mariahilfberg 4

GPS coordinates: 49.45298,11.87110

Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:44