Karlskirche, Baroque church in Resselpark, Vienna, Austria.
The church structure includes a central dome with a height of 47 meters and twin columns decorated with spiral relief carvings on each side.
Emperor Charles VI commissioned this church in 1716 as a tribute to Saint Charles Borromeo following the end of the plague epidemic in Vienna.
The interior displays numerous frescoes by Johann Michael Rottmayr, including the central dome painting depicting Saint Charles Borromeo ascending to heaven.
The church stands near Karlsplatz metro station with access to lines U1, U2, and U4, remaining open from 9:00 to 18:00 on weekdays.
The symmetrical columns on both sides contain spiral reliefs inspired by Rome's Trajan Column, illustrating scenes from Saint Charles Borromeo's life.
Location: Wieden
Inception: 1716
Architects: Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach, Joseph Emanuel Fischer von Erlach
Official opening: 1737
Architectural style: baroque architecture, Rococo
Website: http://www.karlskirche.at/
Address: Karlsplatz 1040 Wien
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 07:30-19:00; Saturday 08:30-18:00; Sunday 09:00-19:00
Phone: +4315046187
Website: http://karlskirche.at
GPS coordinates: 48.19828,16.37188
Latest update: June 18, 2025 14:46
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