Travel information about Vienna, Austria
Travel information about Vienna, Austria
Religious Landmarks – all attractions and landmarks with religious background – churches, cathedrals, synagogues, mosques, monuments, etc. Vienna’s rich Christian history has left tradition with churches of various denominations and there are more than 130 in the city at the moment.
There are several synagogues and prayer rooms and about 28 mosques as well.
The Jesuit Church (Jesuitenkirche), also known as University Church (Universitätskirche), is a lavishly decorated (in baroque style) church in Vienna. You cannot tell this from its façade as it is done very simply – a …
Located around the corner from Albertinaplatz, Augustinian Church (Augustinerkirche) is an important religious landmark in Vienna. Small but Imposing clock (and bell) tower is the first thing you see from the Albertinaplatz side, but somewhat …
Vienna Plague Column (‘die Wiener Pestsäule’), also known as Trinity Column (‘Dreifaltigkeitssäule’) is a Baroque-style column in Graben street in Vienna, erected to commemorate victims of the Great Plague in 1679. It is one of …
The Karlskirche (“St. Charles Church”), fully named Rektoratskirche St. Karl Borromäus, is a Baroque church located on the south side of Karlsplatz in Vienna. It is considered by many to be the most outstanding baroque …
Vienna Capuchin Crypt Entrance Ticket. If the urge to visit a cemetery comes into your mind, visit the Capuchin Crypt. This tomb has been used by the Habsburg family since the mid-16th century. Explore the …
Famous St. Stephen’s Cathedral, or Stephansdom, as it is known locally (also affectionately called Steffl by Viennese), is a central landmark of Vienna and one of the most recognizable attractions. It is a symbol of …