View of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Pietralba
View of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Pietralba
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View of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Pietralba
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November 24, 2023
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Here, in 1553, the Virgin Mary appeared to Brother Leonhard Weissensteiner after he had fallen into a deep gorge. Leonhard built a chapel in honor of the Virgin Mary, which was soon expanded into the current baroque building. The imposing convent was added later.
From here you can enjoy a magnificent view of the sanctuary with the mountains in the background.
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