Franciscan Church

The Franciscan Church is a religious building with a Renaissance exterior and a Baroque interior layout. Inside, several chapels and religious artworks with decorative elements are arranged throughout the space.

In 1589 the Franciscans received the Gothic church of Saint Jerome from Archduke Ernst, and after years of renovation it was consecrated in 1611. This transformation made it a significant location for the order in the city.

The church serves as a gathering place where people come together for worship and religious ceremonies following long-standing traditions. The space invites visitors to feel connected to the spiritual life of the city.

The church can be entered through its Baroque porch and visited when services are not in progress. It is helpful to check in advance whether restoration work might limit access to certain areas.

Vienna's oldest church organ was built in 1642 by Johann Wockerl and still stands in this church today. This well-preserved instrument shows the craftsmanship of earlier centuries.

Location: Innere Stadt

Inception: 1607

Architectural style: Baroque

Address: Franziskanerplatz 4

Website: https://franziskaner.at

GPS coordinates: 48.20620,16.37460

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:47