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Interested in places that bear a significant connection to spirituality? Look over our list of Religious Sites, some of which also have historical import. Among the offerings are places of worship and sites that commemorate religious events or people.
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Address: Baumgartner Höhe 1, Vienna 1140
Otto Wagner designed St. Leopold's Church, an impressive piece of Jugendstil architecture, during his Secessionist period of the early 20th century. It is located in the west suburbs on the grounds of the Vienna City Psychiatric Hospital. The Carrara marble-clad exterior lies on top of simple brick construction, and copper tiles cover the enormous...
Category: Religious Sites - Vienna Attractions & Activities
Address: Josefsplatz, Vienna 1010
The interior of this 14th-century Gothic church is one of the most well preserved in Vienna. It was the site of many lavish court weddings. The Loretokapelle (Loreto Chapel) houses 54 small silver urns that preserve the hearts of the Hapsburg family. One of the most impressive works is the symbolic tomb of daughter Maria Theresia, a powerful...
Category: Religious Sites - Vienna Attractions & Activities
Address: Postgasse 4, Vienna 1010
This Dominican church is a baroque structure and features an impressive façade. The ornate interior includes rococo detailing highlighted by a beautiful gilt organ. Fine examples of artwork are displayed on the majestic altars and in the elaborate nave. The frescoes, located in the cupola and the nave, were crafted in the 17th, 18th and 19th...
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Address: Karlsplatz, Vienna 1040
This enormous church was dedicated in gratitude to St. Charles Borromeo, patron saint of plague victims, whom Emperor Karl VI credited with delivering Vienna from its plight. Construction started in the early 18th century, and its unorthodox exterior is a collage of architectural elements showing influences from the ancient Greek and Roman to...
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Address: Am Hof 7, Vienna 1010
This picturesque Catholic Church is dedicated to the Nine Choirs of the Angels. It was founded by the Carmelite friars near the end of the 14th century and now serves as a parish for the Croatian community. The Baroque façade is original and features a large balustrade balcony. An interesting high altar and magnificent frescoes highlight the...
Category: Religious Sites - Vienna Attractions & Activities
Address: Salvatorgasse 12, Vienna 1010
This Gothic church, known as Our Lady on the Steps, is associated with the Czech community in Vienna. The tall, narrow façade displays 15th-century sculptures of St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist. The seven-sided tower features a magnificent spire, which is an example of intricately crafted openwork. Impressive stained-glass windows...
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Address: Minoritenplatz 2a, Vienna 1010
This part-Gothic and part-19th century structure is known as the Church of the Minorite Order and was originally established by the Minor Friars in the 13th century. The odd shaped tower is a result of damage incurred during the Turkish siege of 1529. The hallmark of the spacious, bright interior is an ambitious mosaic reproduction of Leonardo da...
Category: Religious Sites - Vienna Attractions & Activities
Address: Petersplatz, Vienna 1010
The tall dome of this late Baroque structure is the hallmark of the church's simple exterior. Every detail of the interior decoration is wonderfully lavish and includes marvelous examples of altarpieces, frescoes, sculptures, stuccowork, and a beautiful trompe l'oeil painting in the choir's dome.
Category: Religious Sites - Vienna Attractions & Activities
Address: Stephansplatz, Vienna 1010
St. Stephen's Cathedral is said to be the soul of Vienna. Its origins are Romanesque in styling but the structure has been reconstructed through the centuries and its detailing incorporates later Gothic and Baroque elements as well. The frieze above the Giants' Gateway depicts human and animal figures in scenes from the Last Judgment, which was a...
Category: Religious Sites - Vienna Attractions & Activities
Address: Rooseveltplatz, Vienna 1090
Franz Joseph built this French-Gothic styled votive in gratitude for his having survived an assassination attempt in 1853. It is located opposite the scene of the crime, and with its ornate spires, is a highlight in the Viennese skyline. Many of the chapels were built to honor Austrian regiments and military heroes. One magnificent memorial is the...
