St. Rochus, Baroque parish church in Landstraße, Austria.
St. Rochus is a Baroque church in Vienna's third district with two symmetrical towers and an ornate interior. The space features a high altar of red marble, gilded decorations, and bronze candlesticks made from captured cannons.
The original church was built in 1642 but destroyed during the Ottoman siege of 1683. Reconstruction followed Baroque style principles and incorporated materials from the siege, symbolizing the city's renewal.
The church is dedicated to Saint Rochus, venerated in Vienna as a protector against epidemics. The name and decoration reflect the community's gratitude for protection during times of plague.
The church is located at Landstraßer Hauptstraße 56 in the third district and is easy to reach by public transport. Rochusgasse station on the U3 line is directly outside, making access straightforward.
The high altar painting depicts Saints Sebastian and Rosalia, specifically commemorating the plague epidemic of 1679. These saints were chosen because they were traditionally invoked against contagious disease.
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