church in Vienna

Peterskirche Vienna

Also known as Peterskirche

Vienna's Peterskirche on Petersplatz is a Baroque church of 1733 with an oval interior that packs more visual intensity per square meter than almost any other building in the city. The gold, white stucco, and ceiling frescoes create the characteristic Baroque effect of making the walls disappear into clouds and angels.

Vienna’s Peterskirche on Petersplatz is one of the richest Baroque interiors in the city, gold and white stucco with ceiling frescoes that make the walls dissolve into painted clouds. Built between 1702 and 1733, designed by Lucas von Hildebrandt among others, it sits two blocks from Stephansdom and is consequently ignored by most visitors. Free organ concerts at 15:00 Tuesday through Friday and at weekends. No entry fee. A 2-minute walk from U1/U3 Stephansplatz. Allow 20-30 minutes.

Type
church
Destination
Vienna
Cost
Free to visit
Founded
1733
Era
Baroque
Address
Petersplatz 1, 1010 Wien, 1010 Vienna
Coordinates
48.2094, 16.3700
Official website
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