Karlskirche
Neighborhood: 4th district - Wieden
Nearest Train: Karlsplatz: U1, U2, U4
Phone: +43 1 504 6187
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This towering baroque construction was built by request of the Emperor Karl the Sixth. In 1713, he resolved to commission the construction of a church, if the terrible plague epidemic should cease. Once the epidemic had been stamped out, Vienna's most magnificent baroque church was duly erected, according to the designs of architect Johann Fischer von Erlach. The dome-shaped roof, which stands 72 meters high, is reminiscent of Roman designs. The interior of the church benefited from the work of distinguished baroque artists such as Johann Michael Rottmayr, Sebastiano Ricci and Lorenzo Matielli. The area directly in front of the church was renovated during the 70s. The new designs included a sculpture by Henry Moore and a pond.
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A magnificent example of baroque style
Neighborhood: 4th district - Wieden
Nearest Train: Karlsplatz: U1, U2, U4
Phone: +43 1 504 6187
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Virtual Tour Website 1 ,2
This towering baroque construction was built by request of the Emperor Karl the Sixth. In 1713, he resolved to commission the construction of a church, if the terrible plague epidemic should cease. Once the epidemic had been stamped out, Vienna's most magnificent baroque church was duly erected, according to the designs of architect Johann Fischer von Erlach. The dome-shaped roof, which stands 72 meters high, is reminiscent of Roman designs. The interior of the church benefited from the work of distinguished baroque artists such as Johann Michael Rottmayr, Sebastiano Ricci and Lorenzo Matielli. The area directly in front of the church was renovated during the 70s. The new designs included a sculpture by Henry Moore and a pond.
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Reviews
Reviewed by: Christine from Wien, Styria, AUT on Jul 22, 2007
See the ceiling murals up close
Visitors to Karlskirche must currently (July 2007) pay a fee to visit Karlskirche as they are in the process of restoring the Baroque cathedral. Inside, scaffolding and an elevator await visitors -- whisking them to the top of the dome for a once in a lifetime, close-up view of the ceiling murals. It is truly a Vienna must-see!
Would you recommend this to a friend?
Yes
Why? / Why Not?
Extremely adventurous, historical, educational, exiting ride...see the church from a ceiling painters point of view! Warning: Probably not recommended for those afraid of heights!
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