St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna, Catholic parish church in Leopoldstadt district, Vienna, Austria
The St. Francis of Assisi Church presents a combination of Romanesque Revival and Art Nouveau architectural elements, with red-tiled towers visible across the Danube River.
The construction of this religious building began in 1898 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Emperor Franz Joseph I's reign and reached completion in 1913.
The church maintains its function as a spiritual center, hosting the Vienna English Speaking Catholic Community with regular services since 2009.
Visitors can reach the church by taking the U1 underground line to Vorgartenstrasse station, with access available during regular service hours throughout the week.
The adjacent Elisabethkapelle features gold mosaics by Secession artist Carl Ederer and marble walls, commemorating Empress Elisabeth of Austria.
Location: Leopoldstadt
Location: Vienna
Inception: 1900
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture, Art Nouveau architecture
GPS coordinates: 48.22453,16.40548
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:35
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