Stiftskirche, Vienna, Baroque church in Neubau district, Vienna, Austria
The Stiftskirche is a baroque church in the Neubau district with an ornate facade that extends from the entrance to the bell tower and dome. Its interior features vaulted ceilings, multiple altars, and wall paintings throughout the space.
The Stiftskirche was built in 1739, probably to plans by Joseph Emanuel Fischer von Erlach, and was enlarged under Maria Theresa. Benedikt Henrici added the south tower with its late-baroque helm in 1772. From 1785 to 1799 the building served as a military depot and was reconsecrated in 1799; since 1921 it has been Vienna's Roman Catholic garrison church.
Since 1921 the church has served as Vienna's Roman Catholic garrison church, and memorial plaques near the entrance commemorate soldiers, including Austrians killed on UN missions. A plaque for the executed Nazi general and war criminal Alexander Löhr was removed in February 2015.
The church sits at Mariahilfer Straße 24, inside the Stiftskaserne complex in Neubau, and is oriented north-northwest with its tower on the south side. As Vienna's Roman Catholic garrison church since 1921, it hosts military services, so civilian visits may be limited during them. Enter from the Mariahilfer Straße side and look for the memorial plaques near the entrance.
The church has served as Vienna's Roman Catholic garrison church since 1921, and memorial plaques near the entrance honour soldiers killed on UN missions; a plaque for executed Nazi general and war criminal Alexander Löhr was removed in February 2015.
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