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Must See
1 The Benedictine abbey
glistens under a layer of
snow, flanked by the
Mythen mountains.
2 The 15th-century
wooden figure of the
Madonna, reputed to have
miraculous powers, stands
in gilt surroundings.
3 An intricately carved
statue stands guard
in front of the abbey.
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The walls, ceiling
and domes of the
church are covered
with frescoes and
gilt stuccowork.

2 3

The 18th-century abbey
complex, built in typically
opulent Baroque style

The lavishly decorated
Grosser Saal, or Great
Hall, is still used for
official ceremonies.

INSIDER TIP
Christmas Time
The organ is bedecked Every December a
with figures of putti Christmas market
playing instruments. sets up along the town's
main street and on the
The spacious nave abbey square. With more
is decorated with than 150 stalls, it is one
Baroque frescoes. of the country's largest.
Be sure to sample the
gingerbread (it’s a tasty
Figures of angels and the
symbols of the Four Evangelists local speciality).
decorate the gilt pulpit.
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