Parish Church of St. Marija Snežna

The origins of the Church of St. Marija Snežna date back to the time of plague epidemics. In 1689, a small chapel named St. Marija Snežna was built near Trate Castle, on the right bank of the Mura River, at Einsiedelberg. It was inhabited by hermit monks (eremites). During the Josephine reforms in 1788, the original chapel was demolished, and between 1789 and 1791, a new church was constructed. The people of Velka used materials from the decaying chapel at Einsiedelberg for the new building. All construction works were led by Matija Purgaj, the then chaplain at St. Marija Snežna, who also celebrated the first Mass in the new church.

The church is single-naved with an attached square bell tower. A crucifix stands against the southern façade. The vaulted interior includes side chapels along the nave, and the furnishings are Baroque. The main altar and pulpit were crafted by Jožef Holzinger, while some sculptures were made by the Radgona sculptor Janez Klein. Once a well-known pilgrimage site, the church is regaining its significance today. In 2009, it was officially proclaimed a pilgrimage route.