| Name | Shrine with the Statue of Our Lady in Slovenska Bistrica |
| Full Address | Slovenija, Štajerska, Kip Matere Božje, Trg Alfonza Šarha v Slovenski Bistrici |
| Koordinate | 46.394715, 15.574543 |
| Spletna stran/vir | visit site |
The shrine with the Statue of Our Lady is one of the most recognizable historic points in the old centre of Slovenska Bistrica. According to the municipality, it stands on Trg Alfonza Šarha and forms an important part of the town’s baroque square. It is a stone column topped with a statue of Mary, dated to 1771; the municipal source says it was probably made by the Baroque sculptor Vid Koeniger.
This is not a ticketed attraction with opening hours; it is a heritage landmark that best shows the character of Slovenska Bistrica as a historic town. The monument sits in the urban core, so it works well as part of a short walk through the centre, together with the parish church of St. Bartholomew, the castle area and other town sights listed by the municipality.
The municipality describes the monument as part of protected cultural heritage and stresses preserving the views toward it. Since it is in a public urban space, no specific visiting hours are published. For closures, events or restoration works, check the municipality or TIC Slovenska Bistrica.
If you want a short cultural stop, this is a good one. You can experience the atmosphere of the old square in just a few minutes and then continue through the town centre. It is therefore best as a calm, brief heritage stop rather than a full-day sightseeing site.
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