Kleinmariazell Abbey

Klein-Mariazell, Austria

Kleinmariazell cloister lies on an old pilgrim's trail, the Via Sacra from Vienna to Mariazell. The church and cloister were founded in 1134 or 1136 by Heinrich and Rapoto of Schwarzburg-Nöstach. The cloister was dissolved in 1782 during the course of the Josphine Reforms and falls into decay. The cloister and its lands were put up for auction. Many owners followed, and the cloister was turned into a palace. The former monastery church becomes the local parish church.

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Klein-Mariazell 1, Klein-Mariazell, Austria

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Founded: 1134
Category: Religious sites in Austria

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User Reviews

Eva Steiner (3 years ago)
It was a heartfelt time, the beautiful Holy Mass and then the invitation to communion with and at the brothers of the Father von Fluhm, heartfelt thanks, God bless I will never forget, God willing, we'll be back!!!

Michael Vorlaufer (3 years ago)

Michaela Erkinger (3 years ago)
Beautiful place very quiet during the week

Iva Mirbach (3 years ago)

rs921 (5 years ago)
A great crib exhibition in memory of the Böhm family Pilgrim Mass at 11 a.m

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