Karlskirche, A Baroque Gem with a Modern Twist

Monument of Christoph Willibald Gluck, Argentinierstraße, 1040 Vienna, Austria
Across from the Golden Hall in Vienna
4.2
Church

Introduction

St. Charles Church is located south of Karlsplatz in Vienna's first district. This Baroque building stands at a height of 72 meters and features a Romanesque-style dome that is particularly striking. The church was constructed in 1713 by order of Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI, during a time when the bubonic plague was devastating Europe. Charles VI promised to build a church if the plague was eradicated, and as the epidemic gradually subsided, the emperor honored his promise and commissioned the construction of this magnificent Baroque church.

Must-go rating

Must go
10%
Worth going
50%
Generally
40%

Transportation

20%
Bus transportation
30%
Subway/Train
50%
Translation: Others
Address
Monument of Christoph Willibald Gluck, Argentinierstraße, 1040 Vienna, Austria
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday 9:00-12:30, 13:00-18:00
Sunday and holidays 12:00-17:45.
Transportation
Subway: Take U1, U2, U4 to Karlsplatz stop, walk through Resselpark to reach.
Phone 01-712-44 56
Website http://www.karlskirche.at

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