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Landmark: Franciscan Church of MariborCity: Maribor
Country: Slovenia
Continent: Europe
Franciscan Church of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia, Europe
Overview
In the center of Maribor, Slovenia, the Franciscan Church of Maribor (Slovene: Frančiškanska cerkev Maribor) rises in bold Neo-Romanesque style, its red brick façade catching the afternoon light.Dedicated to St. Mary of the Angels, this striking landmark stands in the heart of the city, its twin towers rising above a warm red-brick facade.The church stands at the heart of the community, drawing worshippers to its quiet pews and visitors to admire its sunlit stained glass.The Franciscan Church of St. Mary of the Angels, set on Slomšek Square in Maribor, is a Neo-Romanesque red-brick landmark built between 1892 and 1900 for the city’s Franciscan community; with its twin 58‑meter towers crowned by pyramidal spires, a rose window glowing above the carved stone portal, soaring arches over a column-lined nave, richly decorated altars, and stained glass that spills colored light across the floor, it remains both a place of worship and a cultural hub, welcoming visitors for Mass, concerts, and quiet moments before exploring the nearby cathedral or Maribor Castle.Whether it’s the quiet pull of faith, the sweep of its stone arches, or the lively festivals in its courtyard, the church gives visitors to Maribor an experience that feels both rich and deeply meaningful.
