AUSTRIA ~ Maria Plain Pilgrimage Church - Salzburg ~

... Beautiful church view... a Baroque exterior, three-story, two-tower facade tower and statues of the four evangelists and the Virgin and Child above the entrance... it is remarkable for its architectural value... and also offers visitors a magnificent panorama extending from Salzburg city to the Alps... it has been a beloved pilgrimage destination since the 17thC... pilgrims and trekkers exploring the Austrian stages of the Way of Saint James pass by Maria Plain... this famous pilgrimage church also inspired Mozart to compose his famous "Coronation Mass" in honor of the sacred painting of the Coronation of the Virgin Mary found in this church... Thanks a lot Dustin! ❀◕ ‿ ◕❀

The story of Maria Plain goes back to the times of the Thirty Years War. In 1652, the purportedly miraculous painting "Mary with Baby Jesus" by Rudolf von Grimming came to the Plainberg outside Salzburg, where it was kept in a wooden chapel.

 After barely a year, the original painting had to be returned. However, because of the constant influx of pilgrims, a copy of the picture was made and housed in a new chapel.

In 1671, Archbishop Max Gandolf decided to construct a large pilgrimage church. Built according to the plans drawn up by Giovanni Antonio Dario, the church was consecrated on 12 August 1674. Two years later, they were also successful in bringing the original painting back to Salzburg.

Photo: R. Weidl, Berchtesgaden

 Stamp:

The 90th Anniversary of LEGO 

(Issued 16-09-2022)