Basilica of the Fourteen Holy Helpers

The Basilica of the Fourteen Holy Helpers (Vierzehnheiligen) is an 18th-century Rococo pilgrimage church near Bad Staffelstein in Upper Franconia, Bavaria. It was built as a shrine dedicated to the Fourteen Holy Helpers and remains an active pilgrimage destination.

The interior is notable for its ornate Rococo decoration, curved spatial design and a prominent altar ensemble that serves as the focus of devotion. The church receives both pilgrims and visitors interested in its architecture and decorative program.

Construction took place in the mid-18th century to designs by the architect Balthasar Neumann; the building was completed later in the 18th century. Since its completion the site has been maintained as a pilgrimage church and regional landmark.

The basilica is located on the slopes near the Staffelberg hill, close to the market town of Bad Staffelstein in Upper Franconia, Bavaria.

• Architectural significance: The church is a mid-18th-century Rococo pilgrimage basilica designed by Balthasar Neumann and is one of the best-known Rococo churches in Franconia.
• Nearby viewpoint: The nearby Staffelberg hill provides a panoramic viewpoint over the surrounding Franconian landscape and is often combined with a basilica visit.

What to See #

• High altar (Gnadenaltar): The high altar features the devotional group associated with the Fourteen Holy Helpers and serves as the focus of the pilgrimage liturgy.