Leechkirche, Graz

Name: Leechkirche
Address: Zinzendorfgasse 3, Graz, 8010, Austria
Telephone: +43 316 821683

#74 among attractions in Graz

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Facts and practical information

The Leechkirche, actually Maria Himmelfahrt am Leech is the oldest Roman Catholic church in Graz. It is located in the district of Geidorf somewhat hidden on a hill and is accessible from Zinzendorfgasse as well as from Glacisstraße. It forms the curate's parish of Graz-Leechkirche of the Graz Cathedral parish in the Graz-Mitte deanery of the Stadtkirche Graz.

Alternative names: Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 47°4'32"N, 15°26'48"E

Address

Zinzendorfgasse 3GeidorfGraz 8010 Austria

Contact

+43 316 821683

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Day trips

Leechkirche – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Styrian Armoury, Schlossberg, Graz Opera, Universalmuseum Joanneum.

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Museum of European armor and weaponry
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Forested public park with hilltop fort
Schlossberg, Graz
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Opera, Theater, Concerts and shows
Graz Opera, Graz
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0.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Universalmuseum Joanneum, Graz
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~1400 ftSW
15th-century Gothic Catholic cathedral
Graz Cathedral, Graz
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Observation decks and towers, Historical place
Clock Tower, Graz
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Interesting neighbourhood,
Innere Stadt, Graz
11 min walk • Innere Stadt is the 1st district of the Austrian city of Graz, capital of the federal state of Styria. It is the part of the Old Town containing the Schloßberg and the city park.
~1870 ftSW
47°4'18"N • 15°26'30"E
Diözesanmuseum Graz, Graz
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~1750 ftW
47°4'30"N • 15°26'23"E
Volkskundemuseum, Graz
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0.5 miSW
47°4'21"N • 15°26'12"E
Museum im Palais, Graz
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Museum, Science museum, History museum
GrazMuseum, Graz
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Leechkirche?

Nearby attractions include City park, Graz (4 min walk), Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz, Graz (6 min walk), University of Graz Library, Graz (7 min walk), Graz Cathedral, Graz (7 min walk).

How to get to Leechkirche by public transport?

The nearest stations to Leechkirche:

Bus

Zinzendorfgasse • Lines: 31, 39, N2 (2 min walk)
Attemsgasse • Lines: 39, 41, 63, N2 (4 min walk)

Tram

Lichtenfelsgasse/Kunstuniversität • Lines: 1, 7 (8 min walk)
Maiffredygasse • Lines: 1, 7 (9 min walk)

Train

Fairytale Express (12 min walk)
Schloßbergbahn Bergstation (12 min walk)