Top Things to do in The Alps
10 Sacred & Religious Sites in The Alps That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in The Alps, The Alps including Abbaye de Saint-Maurice d'Agaune, Dekanatspfarrkirche St. Johann in Tirol, St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter), Franziskanerkirche, Hofkirche, Nonnberg Convent, Valere Basilica, L'Hospice du Gd-St-Bernard, Dom zu St. Jakob, Wallfahrtskirche Maria Alm.
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1. Abbaye de Saint-Maurice d'Agaune
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 110 reviews
Le parcours de visite est basé sur la lumière et l’image, symboles de la connaissance et de la foi. Il raconte une histoire exceptionnelle: celle d’une communauté religieuse vivante, miraculeusement préservée et constituant le témoignage unique d’une activité spirituelle et culturelle sans équivalent dans le monde occidental chrétien. Consciente de l’importance mondiale de son patrimoine historique et culturel, l’Abbaye de Saint-Maurice a décidé de l’ouvrir au public à l’occasion de son Jubilé. La visite de son Site culturel et patrimonial débute dans la basilique qui date du 17e siècle. Vous parcourez ensuite le site archéologique des anciennes églises – aussi appelé site du Martolet – qui résulte de dix années de fouilles. Enfin, vous traversez les catacombes avant de découvrir le Trésor abbatial.
2. Dekanatspfarrkirche St. Johann in Tirol
3. St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,077 reviews
This medieval monastery has served as the home to monks for over 1,000 years.
Reviewed By DRR105 - Omaha, United States
While my husband and I were on a tour of Salzburg, we had some free time on our own, and were walking towards the funicular which climbs up to the Fortress, when we happened upon St. Peter's Church, Abbey, Cemetery and Catacombs. It was amazing! The self guided tour of the Catacombs was especially enlightening. For those who love history and old architecture and learning about different cultures, don't miss this beautiful hidden treasure of Salzburg.
4. Franziskanerkirche
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 501 reviews
Reviewed By GroverR - Pensacola, United States
What it lacks in size compared to the Cathedral it makes up in height and design. It was originally the high vaulted section with the altar. An addition was made for more seating but it really gives the church an odd design. The best part is the original building with the high roof and tower. While the inside is beautiful with several side chapels and great stain glass, it is the vaulted ceiling and five support columns that make this a Salzburg MUST SEE. It is what distinguishes the church and makes it unique, along with is Gothic design in a Baroque city.
5. Hofkirche
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 874 reviews
Reviewed By JDCharlotte
I love the history of this church. Emperor Maximilian I liked Innsbruck so much he wanted to be buried here... surrounded by 40 larger than life cast-bronze statues of his ancestors, relatives and even his favorite heroes from the Middle Ages like King Arthur. This elaborate display was built inside this church but poor Max isn’t buried there. By the time he died, he had become notorious for running up debts so the town did not allow him to be buried inside the church. So his elaborate sarcophagus is now called a cenotaph since it does not contain a body! Weird!!
6. Nonnberg Convent
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 413 reviews
Reviewed By AJ66 - London, United Kingdom
We walked to the Abbey from the Old Town, take the street past the Fenicular up to the Fortress and walk along the path up the hill for about 10 mins. The outside is exactly as it was in the SOM. Take a walk into the Church and wander through the outside to see all the graves of the nuns.
7. Valere Basilica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By thegreenwizard - Fort Lauderdale, United States
As every year, in the summer every Saturday afternoon, there is a concert with this old organ. The organ is in the minor basilica of Valère. Each concert is different with musician coming from around the world to interpret various pieces of musics, mainly pieces that are not so common for the no connoisseurs of organ music.
8. L'Hospice du Gd-St-Bernard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By Ttbba - Geneva, Switzerland
A lovely, friendly place, simple rooms, hearty and nice food and exceptional welcome and opportunities for religious services, it was great to speak to the monks, the volunteers and some of the other guests. What a special and wonderful community.
9. Dom zu St. Jakob
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 848 reviews
Reviewed By mmmmlp - Chennai (Madras), India
This is a romantic catholic cathedral in Innsbruck, Austria built to saint James. The interior of the cathedral is so beautifully designed and is a must visit place for admirers
10. Wallfahrtskirche Maria Alm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By MarcusHurley - Bristol, United Kingdom
Austria is not short of photogenic churches but this has to be one of the best. It dominates the town and sits in a beautifully maintained churchyard. Next door is a very pretty building housing the war memorials, made more poignant by each name having a photo attached.
