Franciscan Church (Franziskanerkirche), Graz

The Franziskanerkirche in Graz, Austria
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Author: Amos Schmidt


The Franciscan Church or Franziskanerkirche is a heritage building in Graz, Austria. Originally belonging to the Minorite Friars, the church was taken over by the Franciscans in 1515. It is located to the west of the Graz main square, within the core zone of Graz's World Heritage Site.

The St James's Chapel, which dates back to 1320-1930, is one of the oldest structures in the church. There are beautiful tombstones within its Gothic cloisters. The west tower dates to 1643. Also worth seeing is the Chapel of St Anthony. Next to the Franciscan Church is the monastery, Franziskanerkloster.

View of the Franciscan Church in Graz
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Author: Marion Schneider & Christoph Aistleitner


The Franciscan Church was heavily damaged during the Second World War. Its interior had to be redesigned after the war.

Contact

Franziskanerkirche
Franziskanerplatz 14
A-8010 Graz, Austria.

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