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Karlskirche, Vienna

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#7 of 106 in Historic Sites in Vienna

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Karlskirche, dedicated to St. Charles Borromeo, is famous for its ellipsoid dome and two flanking columns of bas-reliefs. Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI commissioned this 18th-century Baroque church one year after the last great plague epidemic. See the reliefs and frescoes illustrating the scenes from the life of the great 16th-century reformer. The columns, similar to the Trajan Column in Rome, act as symbols of imperial power. They recall the two columns that stood in front of the Temple at Jerusalem and the Pillars of Hercules. The church is the final resting place of the composer Antonio Vivaldi. A visit to Karlskirche represents just the start of the adventure when you use our Vienna trip itinerary maker tool to plot your vacation.

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By gxsiavsx

St. Charles Square is worth a visit mainly because it is home to one of the most beautiful metro stations and the very nice Charles Church (it is one of the most famous churches built in the Baroque..... more

St. Charles Square is worth a visit mainly because it is home to one of the most beautiful metro stations and the very nice Charles Church (it is one of the most famous churches built in the Baroque..... more »
By Raintree_Thailand

We love visiting churches and Karlskirche looked very intriguing from the outside, with its huge dome and the two massive columns (patterned after Trajan's Column in Rome. But, we were more than...

We love visiting churches and Karlskirche looked very intriguing from the outside, with its huge dome and the two massive columns (patterned after Trajan's Column in Rome. But, we were more than... more »

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By AnJa Mack

What an amazing church. You have to pay entrance fee. The panorama few with the elevator is unique and just till 2.11.22 there. It’s worth it. I really love the St. Agnes chapel just to sit and pray, meditate or be alone with your thoughts. I love the architecture and the spirit this place has for me. I could spend hours there just to sit and enjoy the music when they play the Orgel and look at the paintings

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By lisa

I am not going to lie: entering this church feels like entering heaven. We went there close to the opening so there was nearly nobody and it might be the best decision I have ever made. Few can rival Vienna's magnificent churches and this one is another proof of that. In addition to the main altar, the panoramic terrace of which we can observe the city is also gorgeous. Totally worth the entry fee.

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