Church, mosque or temple · Austria · Upper Austria

Mariendom Linz

A huge neo-Gothic cathedral, among the largest churches in Austria.

about 45 min

For storytellers

Why Mariendom Linz matters

The New Cathedral in Linz is one of Austria's biggest churches, built in the 19th century in a neo-Gothic style, with rich stained-glass windows. Its tower was kept slightly lower than the spire of St. Stephen's in Vienna, as the story goes.

Talking points

  • It's built in the neo-Gothic style.
  • Stained glass fills the nave.
  • It is one of Austria's largest churches.

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