**Mariendom in Linz in der Dämmerung**
Dworschak

Mariendom Linz

Upper Austria

St Mary's Cathedral Linz is the largest church in Austria and an important place of faith and spirituality. Furthermore, both its impressive architecture and its art treasures make the cathedral a cultural monument of supra-regional importance. These treasures include the unique stained-glass windows, the glass mosaics and altars in the chapel wreath and the cathedral treasury. St Mary's Cathedral also holds one of the most extensive archives of plans for sacred buildings. It contains original plans by cathedral architect Vincenz Statz from around 1866, the first designs of the stained-glass windows in the chapel wreath and correspondence from the time the cathedral was built.

Thanks to extensive digitization measures, it is now possible to make the sacral, liturgical, pastoral and (architectural) cultural dimensions of the St Mary's Cathedral accessible to interested parties in a new way. At digital information stations, visitors can encounter the valuable works of art and treasures that St Mary's Cathedral holds at eye level.

To the digitised objects in Kulturpool

**Innenansicht des Linzer Mariendoms**
Volker Weihbold

Introducing

Collection from St Mary's Cathedral

St Mary’s Cathedral in Linz is not only the largest church in Austria, but also a major cultural and historical landmark. Its impressive Neo-Gothic architecture and the richly detailed artworks inside bear witness to exceptional craftsmanship.

**Ausstellungsvitrine mit Domschatz**
Gregor Graf

Introducing

The treasury of St Mary's Cathedral Linz

Kept in locked safes, the treasury of St Mary's Cathedral Linz has, until now, remained hidden from public view. Through the digitisation of these precious objects, interested visitors now have the opportunity to explore these masterfully crafted pieces in exceptional detail and from every angle. These treasures, which enrich the sacred heritage of the cathedral far beyond its architecture, are being made accessible for the first time.

**Figurengruppe der Heiligen Familie**
Volker Weihbold

Introducing

The nativity scene of St Mary's Cathedral Linz

In the crypt of St Mary’s Cathedral Linz stands one of the world’s largest and most remarkable nativity scenes, a work of not only artistic but also deep religious significance.

**Vermittlungsstation im Mariendom, Diözese Linz**
Johannes Kienberger

Introducing

The stained-glass windows of St Mary's Cathedral Linz

The impressive cycle of stained-glass windows in St Mary’s Cathedral Linz comprises works of great art-historical significance. These windows fascinate not only through their masterful design but also through their deep roots in history and symbolism.

**Historische Pläne im Planarchiv**
Diözese Linz, Johannes Kienberger

Introducing

The plan archive of St Mary's Cathedral Linz

The plan archive of St Mary’s Cathedral Linz is a unique record of the cathedral’s architectural history: It preserves one of the largest coherent collections relating to the construction of a single sacred building. From the earliest sketches by cathedral master builder Vincenz Statz to precise stonecutting plans and elaborate stained-glass designs, the archive reflects over a century of Neo-Gothic architectural development.