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Pilgrimage church in Riffian
It is a baroque church which was first mentioned in 1310 and until the 18th century it was rebuilt several times. Its greatest treasures are the high altar, which includes the statue of Mary and the baptismal font from the 12th century. In the attached chapel, there are marvellous frescoes, which were painted in 1425.
Legend has it that a farmer of Riffian followed a strong light in the river “Passer”. What he found was the statue of the painful Mother of God and so the village’s men decided to build a chapel on this place. The plan was followed by several accidents, which, together with the wink of some heaven’s birds, compelled the men to build the chapel in the cemetery of the parish church – without anymore troubles.
Particularly impressive is the way of the Cross, where many bronzes lead the way to the sanctuary. Make yourself this spiritual experience: in the pilgrimage town Riffian in Passeiertal.
Images
The Baroque pigrimage church „Zu den Sieben Schmerzen Mariens“ dating back to the 17th century
© Tourismusverein Passeiertal - Benjamin Pfitscher
View of Riffian at the entrance of Passeiertal
© Tourismusverein Passeiertal - Benjamin Pfitscher
Hiking trail from Saltaus to Riffian, leading also along the pilgrimage church of Riffian
© Tourismusverein Passeiertal - Benjamin Pfitscher
The Baroque pilgrimage church „Zu den Sieben Schmerzen Mariens“ dating back to the 17th century
© Tourismusverein Passeiertal - Petr Blaha
Idyllic position in the middle of vineyards
© Tourismusverein Passeiertal
Pilgrimage church and top hiking position at the entrance of Passeiertal Valley
© Tourismusverein Passeiertal - Marion Lafogler
The parish church is visible from very far.
© Internet Consulting - Patrick Kammerlander
