St. Michael's Church, Parish church in Innere Stadt, Vienna, Austria
St. Michael's Church is a parish church in Vienna's Innere Stadt that combines Romanesque foundations with Gothic additions throughout its structure. The two side aisles and polygonal apse still display the original medieval layout that has endured for centuries.
Construction began in 1219 under Leopold VI, Duke of Austria, making this one of Vienna's oldest religious buildings. The church has survived the centuries and stands as a testament to the city's early medieval development.
The church is named after the Archangel Michael and has served as a spiritual gathering place for Vienna's residents for centuries. People come here not only to pray but also to connect with the hidden layers of the city's past.
The church is open to visitors throughout the week, welcoming both those who drop by and those planning their visit in advance. Its location in the city center makes it easy to reach on foot and accessible from nearby streets.
Beneath the church lies the Michaelergruft, a crypt holding over 4000 preserved bodies from different periods of history. This underground burial place reveals how Vienna's residents found their final resting place across generations.
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