Mariahilferkirche

The Mariahilferkirche on the right bank of the Mur was built from 1607 according to plans by Giovanni Pietro de Pomis, the court artist of Ferdinand II, who also created the mausoleum. De Pomis painted the miraculous image "Maria Hilf" on the high altar, which quickly made the church a popular pilgrimage site – he himself is buried in the church. The elegant double-tower façade, which gives Mariahilferplatz its character, was completed by Josef Hueber from 1742 to 1744. The attached Minoritenkloster includes a picturesque cloister and the Minoritensaal, one of the most beautiful event halls in the city. Located directly opposite the Kunsthaus, the square combines baroque splendor with the creative flair of the Lendviertel – the Murradweg and the Murinsel are just a few steps away.