Breitenseer Pfarrkirche, Gothic Revival parish church in Penzing, Vienna, Austria.
Breitenseer Pfarrkirche is a Neo-Gothic brick hall church built from 1896 to 1898 to plans by Ludwig Zatzka, with Eduard Zotter as co-designer. Its tower stands directly above the main portal, whose tympanum carries a mosaic of Saint Lawrence. Above the entrance, the organ gallery holds a portrait bust of Zatzka; below it are statues of Saint Anthony of Padua and Saint Jude Thaddeus.
The church was completed by architects Ludwig Zatzka and Eduard Zotter in 1898, becoming part of Penzing's history ever since. Its construction occurred during Vienna's urban expansion, when many suburban districts received newly built parish churches.
The church shapes the local character of Breitensee with its red brick exterior and pointed silhouette, standing distinctly among surrounding residential buildings. It serves the parish community as a gathering space for worship and neighborhood events, anchoring social life in the district.
The church is located at Laurentiusplatz 2 and is open to visitors, especially during regular services. It's helpful to check opening times in advance and confirm the exact address with a local map.
The organ, built by the Mauracher firm in 1898 with 24 stops on two manuals and pedal, was donated by Ludwig Zatzka and his wife Maria for Emperor Franz Joseph's 50th jubilee; a large inscription in the middle of the organ case records this.
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