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Things to do in Vienna, Vienna Region: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
In Vienna, the coffee house isn’t just a hangout: it’s an institution. Lingering over a newspaper with a pastry and a strong espresso drink is, according to UNESCO, officially a Viennese cultural pastime. Walk off your slice of Sachertorte with a self-guided tour of the city’s stunning traditional, Secessionist, and modern architecture, such as the Imperial Palace, the State Opera House, the Kirche am Steinhof, or the Kunsthistorisches Museum, an exercise in ornate geometry.
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1. St. Stephen's Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23,708 reviews
Austria's most prominent national symbol, this magnificent cathedral is known for its intricately tiled roof and its nearly 500-foot-tall South Tower, which provides amazing views of the entire city.
Reviewed By Gangers_and_ash
The cathedral is beautiful - very grand and ornate with beautiful mouldings and gothic architecture. The detail in the carvings was extraordinary and the paintings were very beautiful. There are certain parts of the cathedral which are blocked off (the entire mid and front section) which does make the back part quite cramped with lots of people taking photographs. Be patient and you will get your turn! I’d recommend the catacombs tour (6 Euros each) - it was very interesting and the tour guide was extremely knowledgable, offering the tour in both German and English.
2. Peterskirche
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4.5 based on 4,089 reviews
Reviewed By TwoWiseTravellers - Deeping St James, United Kingdom
This beautiful little church is just a few minutes walk from St Stephens Cathedral and well worth a visit. A note to anyone visiting, please respect that this is a place of worship. When we visited, there was a mass in progress and we were appalled that people (other tourists) were just walking in and talking loudly and taking photos and videos whilst the mass was in progress, even though there were plenty of signs asking you not to do this. The mass is not that long and if you are generally interested in the history and beauty of this church, it is worth waiting until the mass is finished, then you are able to explore and take photos to your hearts content.
3. Church of the Jesuits
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4.5 based on 745 reviews
Reviewed By catherinel508 - Paris, France
An incredible church which wa painted par Jesuit ¨father Pozzo with a big "trompe l'oeil" : you believe to see a dome when you juste see a painting.
4. Imperial Crypt
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4.5 based on 1,385 reviews
Reviewed By 793wendyd - Hockley, United Kingdom
My husband taught and studied the history of this period so it was a fascinating visit for him. For me, too, from an artistic and philosophical point of view. The crypt isn’t creepy or scary, though it’s calm and it made us feel reflective. The memorials, a ‘story’ of the Hapsburg family, starts with many small coffins, a sombre reminder of the high childhood mortality rate of previous generations. The crypt (also known as the Capuchin Crypt) is very well signed and arranged in roughly chronological order. The wonderfully extravagant tomb of Maria Theresa, mother of Emperor Josef and Queen Marie Antoinette of France is impressive. It contrasts with that of her son, a man of the enlightenment, aware of the people’s needs, a simple sarcophagus. Empress Sisi’s coffin is bedecked with flowers and notes and the tour finished recent coffins, with an empty plinth, ready for the next Hapsburg family member. A reminder that these lives are still going on, the family has lost its C18 power and position but is still a force in Austrian life. Such an interesting place to visit.
5. Griechenkirche zur heiligen Dreifaltigkeit
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4.5 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By Janey71 - Warrington, United Kingdom
Came to see this church as the review mentioned the exterior. Should have mentioned the interior more, it’s spectacular. It’s very dark inside but absolutely stunning. Didn’t feel I could take photos but it’s worth calling in if you’re nearby.
6. St. Anna's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By GroverR - Pensacola, United States
My wife and I attended the classical concert here. Let me say that it was incredible, better than the one we attended in Salzburg. However, it was made more special by the ambiance of this incredibly quaint church. This modest and cozy parish church is perfect for concerts with great accustics and intimate seating capacity. We sat in the back row, yet felt we were at the front. However, the magic was the art and Baroque design of the church that provided visual beauty as you listened. My only complaint was the pews; however, that is why I liked the back so I could stand up. It is a beautiful church that was made for music.
7. Schottenkirche
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4.5 based on 93 reviews
8. Dominican Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By Rabih-SOUAID - Beirut, Lebanon
Free entrance. Visit Duration: 40 minutes. The marvelous interiour with thr dome frescoes, side chapels, altar and organ are not to compare with the decent exterior. The Dominican church, also known as the Church of St. Maria Rotunda, is an early Baroqueparish church. In 1631 the Dominicans started to build a new oblong church with a dome, and Baroque style of Italy was introduced to Vienna. The ornate interior is imposing by its architecture and the exquisite stucco in the decorations. Semi-circular windows allow a soft light on the frescoes of the barrel-vaulted ceiling. The ceiling frescoes depict in 46 scenes the life of Our Lady. The apse around the main altar was decorated with two historic paintings of Christian victories, ascribed to power of the Rosary : the Battle of Muret(1213) and the Battle of Lepanto (1571). 6 beautiful side chapel are siding the Church. Each of the six chapels is dedicated to a saint, portrayed in the painting above the altar. 1-Chapel of St. Catherine of Siena which the painting depicts the Mythical wedding of the saint with Christ. 2-Chapel of Thomas Aquinas 3-Chapel of Saint Rose of Lima 4-Chapel of Saint Anne (mother of Mary) 5-Chapel of St. Vincent Ferrer : .The magnificent paintings. The altarpiece (1726) shows the saint bringing back to life a dead person. The angels with trumpets above the painting refer to the mission of this preacher of penitence. 6-Chapel of St. Catherine of Alexandria : The altarpiece depicting realistically the martyrdom of the saint.
9. St Peter's Catholic Church
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By ECL_travel - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
When we went inside there was a choir singing Christmas carols which was really lovely. It’s much prettier although a lot smaller than the cathedral.
