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Historic Churches of Vienna

From the Gothic spire of St. Stephen's to Baroque St. Charles's and Otto Wagner's Art Nouveau church, Vienna's sacred buildings span a thousand years of architecture.

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St. Stephen's Cathedral

Originating in the 12th century, this Romanesque and Gothic cathedral serves as the seat of Vienna's archdiocese, distinguished by its colorful tiled roof and tall south tower.

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St. Charles's Church

This Baroque and Rococo church combines Greek and Roman architectural elements beneath a massive dome, functioning both as a Catholic place of worship and a classical concert venue.

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Votive Church

This Neo-Gothic church features intricate stained glass, commissioned by the brother of Emperor Franz Joseph I to give thanks after the emperor survived an assassination attempt.

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St. Peter's Church

Tucked away in the city center at Petersplatz, this historic Roman Catholic church showcases ornate Baroque architecture.

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St. Mary on the Strand Church

Located on Salvatorgasse, this Gothic Catholic church stands as one of the oldest places of worship in Vienna.

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Augustinian Church

Situated on Josefsplatz beside the Hofburg palace, this parish church of the Habsburg dynasty combines Gothic and Baroque architecture.

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Church of the Scots

Founded on the Freyung by Irish Benedictine monks in the 12th century, this historic parish church displays Baroque architecture and is attached to the Schottenstift.

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Minorite Church

Built in the French Gothic style in Vienna's First District, this Catholic church is also formally known as the Italian National Church of Mary of the Snows.

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Church of St. Leopold

Designed by Otto Wagner in an Art Nouveau style, this Roman Catholic oratory serves the hospital grounds at Baumgartner Höhe.

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Wotruba Church

Assembled from 152 concrete blocks, this Brutalist Roman Catholic church features a striking deconstructivist design inspired by the proportions of Chartres Cathedral.

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St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery Church

This Roman Catholic place of worship is located inside Vienna's Central Cemetery in the 11th district of Simmering.

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St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna

Also known as the Mexico Church, this basilica-style Catholic church on Mexikoplatz combines Romanesque Revival architecture with Art Nouveau elements.