Rein Abbey
Rein, Gratwein-Straßengel, Graz-Umgebung, Styria, Austria Christianity
A Cistercian abbey founded in 1129 near Graz, notable for the uninterrupted continuity of its monastic community.
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Maria Straßengel Pilgrimage Church
Straßengel, Gratwein-Straßengel, Graz-Umgebung, Styria, Austria Christianity
A major Styrian High Gothic pilgrimage church known for Marian devotion and the venerated Wurzelkreuz.
Mariazell Basilica
Mariazell, Bruck-Mürzzuschlag, Styria, Austria Christianity
Austria’s principal Marian pilgrimage basilica, centred on the venerated Mariazell statue and a pilgrimage documented since the Middle Ages.
Admont Abbey
Admont, Liezen, Styria, Austria Christianity
A Benedictine abbey founded in 1074, combining an active monastic community with major historic, artistic and library collections.
Mariatrost Basilica
Mariatrost, Graz, Styria, Austria Christianity
A prominent Baroque Marian pilgrimage basilica above Graz, begun in 1714 and granted the title of minor basilica in 1999.