Churches in Maribor

Maribor's Churches and Shrines

Maribor’s religious landscape is defined by the 12th-century Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and the striking red-brick Basilica of Our Mother of Mercy. This collection includes Baroque Jesuit architecture in the city center and hilltop pilgrimage sites like Kalvarija and St. Urban, which offer panoramic views of the Drava Valley. These sites showcase a range of styles from Gothic and Neo-Romanesque to modern architecture, reflecting the city's historical development and spiritual traditions.

Maribor's Churches and Shrines — Map

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Basilica of Our Mother of Mercy

The Basilica of Our Mother of Mercy is a Franciscan church in Maribor, Slovenia.

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Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

Maribor Cathedral, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Maribor, northeastern Slovenia.

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Evangeličanska cerkev

Neo-Gothic Lutheran church built in 1892, featuring a distinctive brick facade and a slender bell tower.

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Gaj nad Mariborom

Gaj nad Mariborom is a settlement in the hills northwest of Maribor in northeastern Slovenia. It belongs to the City Municipality of Maribor.

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Cerkev sv. Alojzija

Late Baroque church completed in 1770 for the Jesuit order, featuring a rich interior and a prominent position on Glavni trg.

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Cerkev sv. Urbana

Hilltop church first mentioned in 1352, situated 597 meters above sea level with views over Maribor and the surrounding vineyards.

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Jožefova cerkev

Votive church built in the late 17th century following a plague epidemic, located on a terrace overlooking the Drava River.

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Kalvarija

Hilltop site featuring the 17th-century Chapel of Saint Barbara and a series of stations of the cross overlooking the city.

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Župnijska cerkev sv. Miklavža

Parish church in Miklavž na Dravskem polju dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of boatmen and fishermen.

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Sveto rešnje telo

Modernist Catholic church in the Tabor district, known for its contemporary architecture and wheelchair-accessible facilities.

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St. Martin's Parish Church

Parish church in Kamnica with Gothic foundations and subsequent Baroque renovations.

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Marijina cerkev na Gorci

Notable pilgrimage church in Malečnik featuring a Gothic presbytery from the 14th century and elaborate Baroque altars.

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