Plague cross from Fischbach

Styria

Reconstructed: 1971 (original from the 17th century)

This wayside shrine is dedicated to the plague saints, St Ägidius, patron saint of Fischbach, St Sebastian, St Roch and St Rosalia. It is decorated with pictures of the saints and a statue of the Virgin Mary with the Baby Jesus.Such crosses were once common in the area and stand as a powerful testimony to people’s religiosity and belief.

 

Austrian Open-Air Museum Stübing

Enzenbach 32
8114 Stübing, Österreich
T +43-3124/53700
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Opening Hours
31. March 2023 to 31. October 2023 Mon-Sun, public holidays 10am - 6pm

Admission until 4pm


01. November 2023 to 30. November 2023 Sat, Sun 10am - 4pm

Admission until 3pm


01. December 2023 to 31. March 2024 closed.


31 March to 31 October Mon-Sun, public holidays 9am - 6pm
Admission until 5pm