Minoritenkirche, Linz, Roman Catholic church in Old Town, Linz, Austria

The Minoritenkirche is a Catholic church in central Linz whose north side, built into a row of houses, serves as its three-storey facade. The Rococo interior has a nave with six large niches holding side altars, separated from the choir by a triumphal arch. The tower east of the presbytery was built in 1699 by Franz Michael Pruckmayr and received its present roof after the town fire of 15 August 1800.

The Franciscans, first documented in Linz in 1236, began building the Gothic church around 1278; it was originally two-naved. From 1751 the Linz painter and master builder Johann Matthias Krinner rebuilt it, giving it its present Rococo appearance. The tower, added in 1699 by Franz Michael Pruckmayr, received its current roof after the town fire of 15 August 1800.

The name Landhauskirche recalls that the monastery buildings were demolished from 1564 and replaced by the Landhaus of the Upper Austrian estates, which still stands next to the church. Since about 1990 the church has been used for worship by the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter.

The church is built into a row of houses running east-west, so its show facade faces north onto the street rather than standing free. Two portals on that side lead inside. Since about 1990 the Priesterbruderschaft St. Petrus has held services here, so check times before visiting.

The six side altars are set into wall niches so that altar and architecture merge; they are considered masterpieces of Rococo work in Austria. The church is Linz's only Rococo church, and the vault of the presbytery carries richer stucco than the nave, with the Eye of God, angels' heads and the four Church Fathers.