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Kościoły i kaplice w powiecie Kufstein

Churches and Chapels

This collection features significant religious sites across the Kufstein district and neighboring Bavaria, ranging from the high-altitude Wallfahrtskirche Hohe Salve at 1,829 meters to the Baroque "Cathedral of the Lowlands" in Ebbs. Highlights include the neo-Gothic König-Otto-Kapelle, built to honor the Greek king, and the historic Maria Brettfall hermitage perched on a rocky outcrop. These churches and chapels showcase a blend of Late Gothic and Baroque architecture, reflecting centuries of Tyrolean faith and alpine history.

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Wallfahrtskirche Hohe Salve

Austria's highest pilgrimage church, situated at 1,829 meters on the Hohe Salve summit. Dedicated to St. John the Baptist, this small chapel dates back to the 16th century and offers panoramic views of the Kitzbühel Alps.

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Pfarrkirche Alpbach

Dedicated to Saint Oswald, this parish church sits in the heart of Alpbach. It is notable for its traditional Tyrolean design and an adjacent cemetery featuring unique wrought-iron grave crosses.

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Pfarrkirche Walchsee

A Roman Catholic parish church dedicated to St. John the Baptist, featuring a mixture of late Gothic foundations and Baroque interior elements.

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König-Otto-Kapelle

A neo-Gothic memorial chapel built in 1833 to commemorate the departure of Prince Otto of Bavaria to become the first King of Greece.

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Pfarrkirche Strass

Late Gothic parish church dedicated to Saint James the Elder, located at the entrance of the Zillertal valley.

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Kloster Hilariberg

A 17th-century Carmelite monastery and pilgrimage site situated on a wooded hill. It serves as a place of retreat and spiritual reflection.

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Reisach Priory

Reisach Priory is a monastery of the Discalced Carmelites in Oberaudorf in Bavaria, Germany, in the diocese of Munich and Freising.

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Wallfahrtskirche Maria Brettfall

A pilgrimage church and former hermitage perched on a 700-meter-high rock face. It marks the entrance to the Zillertal and houses a revered image of the Virgin Mary.

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Mariae Himmelfahrt

Known as the "Dom des Unterlandes," this grand Baroque church in Ebbs is famous for its massive dimensions and elaborate ceiling frescoes.

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Pfarrkirche Heiliger Johannes der Täufer

An 18th-century Roman Catholic parish church in the spa village of Bad Häring, featuring classic Tyrolean ecclesiastical architecture.

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Stadtpfarrkirche Hl. Laurentius

The main parish church of Wörgl, rebuilt in Baroque style following a devastating fire in 1836.

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Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche

A Roman Catholic parish church in Kiefersfelden, Bavaria, dedicated to the Holy Cross.

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Schmerzhafte Muttergottes

A branch church located in the hamlet of Aschau, dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows.

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Pfarrkirche HeiligerGeist

The village parish church of Angath, dedicated to the Holy Spirit.

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Pfarrkirche Maria Himmelfahrt

A Baroque parish church in Kirchbichl known for its ornate high altar and accessible interior.

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Maria Hilf

A small Catholic chapel located in the scenic Brandenberg region.

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Wallfahrtskirche St. Leonhard

A Late Gothic pilgrimage church in Kundl, renowned for its elaborate stone masonry and historical significance as a site of local devotion.

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Anderl Kapelle

A small devotional chapel located near the village of Bad Häring.

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Schwarzbergkapelle

A mountain chapel located in the Alpbachtal region.