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„Styria’s St. Peter’s Cathedral“
Pöllau Abbey was already disbanded only six years after completion of construction as a consequence of Joseph II’s religious reform. The monastery complex became the property of the state. Nonetheless, the nearly 300 year’s the canons live and worked in Pöllau left an indelible mark on the Pöllau valley, and Pöllau remained its spiritual, cultural and economic center even after the dissolution of the monastery. Today, the castle is owned by the market town of Pöllau. The parish church and the east wing belong to the diocese of Graz-Seckau. The castle houses event space, including a large and a small „fresco hall“, refectory, seminar and exhibition rooms, the Pöllau-Vorau-Joglland Music School, the rehearsal rooms of the renowned Pöllau Marching Band, the tourist office and much more.
Parish Church and Pöllau Castle
The former Abbey Church in Pöllau, which is known as „Styria’s St. Peter’s cathedral“, is one of the largest baroque churches in the province.
Guided tours may be booked by contacting the tourist office.
T: +43 3335/4210
European Centre for the History of Physics
Echophysics „Radiation: Human Exposure”
Schloss 1, A 8225 Pöllau
mid.April – early November
Tue. – Sun; 10am – 5pm
Guided tours for groups (by appointment only)
PÖLLAU CASTLE TOUR
Content: Come on a journey into the past . During a guided tour of the castle, a lot can be learned about the history of the former Pöllau Abbey and its Augustinian Canons. Visit the Large Fresco Hall, the former monastery library with its wonderful frescos, and the refectory in Pöllau Castle. The tour continues into the fantastic arcaded castle courtyard with the Soldiers‘ Memorial. You will visit the Pöllau parish church and the attached sacristy. The tour ends in the castle park, which was used as the abbey garden when the canons lived here.
Tours for individuals
Group size:minimum of four
Meeting point: in front of the Tourism Office in Pöllau
Duration: 1 hour
Reservations required by calling the Tourism Office at +43(0)335/4210
Dates: year round by appointment
Price: Adults € 6,-/Children (up to 14 years) € 3,-
Group tours
Group size:minimum of fifteen, for the maximum number, contact the Tourism Office
Meeting point: in front of the Tourism Office in Pöllau
Duration: 1 hour
Reservations required by calling the Tourism Office at +43(0)335/4210
Dates: year round by appointment
Price: Adults € 4,50/Children (up to 14 years) € 2,50
Tip: Longer tours are also available, duration and prices on request.
With the GenussCard, admission is free!
You can find more offers for schools here.
Tourism Association East Styria
Branch Pöllau Valley Nature Park
8225 Pöllau bei Hartberg, Schloss 1
Phone: +43 (0)3335-42 10
Fax: +43 (0)3335-42 35
naturpark-poellauertal@oststeiermark.com
www.naturpark-poellauertal.at
www.oststeiermark.com
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