Alpes de Stubai

Églises Alpes de Stubai

Stubai Alps Churches

The Stubai Alps and surrounding valleys host a diverse collection of religious architecture, from the grand Gothic Hofkirche in Innsbruck to high-altitude pilgrimage sites like Maria Waldrast. This selection includes the Cistercian Stams Monastery, known for its intricate 13th-century altar, and the Neo-Gothic Locherboden. These sites showcase centuries of Tyrolean history through various architectural styles, including the Baroque Jesuit Church and the Rococo parish church in Telfes, reflecting the deep-rooted spiritual heritage of this Alpine region.

Stubai Alps Churches — Carte

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Court Church

The Hofkirche is a Gothic church located in the Altstadt section of Innsbruck, Austria.

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Hospital Church

A Baroque church on Maria-Theresien-Straße, rebuilt in the early 18th century on the site of a 14th-century Gothic predecessor. It is dedicated to the Holy Spirit.

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Jesuit Church

An early Baroque Trinity church featuring a distinctive twin-tower facade and a notable dome. It serves as the university church near Innsbruck's Old University.

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Stams Monastery

An important spiritual centre of Austria since the 13th century. Especially noteworthy is its elaborate altar with 84 graven figures.

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Zirl Parish Church

The Zirl Parish Church, also known as the Holy Cross Parish Church, is the largest place of worship in Zirl, a community in Tyrol, Austria.

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Pfarrkirche zum Hl. Pankratius

The parish church of Telfes in the Stubai Valley, known for its Rococo architecture, ornate high altar, and detailed ceiling frescoes.

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Locherboden

A Neo-Gothic pilgrimage church dedicated to Mary, Help of Christians. It is situated on a scenic plateau above the Inn Valley in the municipality of Mötz.

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Wallfahrtskirche Maria Waldrast

A high-altitude Servite monastery and pilgrimage site located at 1,638 meters. It is one of the highest shrines in the Alps.

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Heiliggeistkirche

A Gothic church in Vipiteno known for its well-preserved 15th-century frescoes by Hans von Bruneck, located within the former hospital complex.

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Karmel St. Josef und St. Teresa

A monastery belonging to the Discalced Carmelite sisters in Innsbruck, featuring a quiet chapel and traditional monastic architecture.