Ursuline Church of St. Michael

The Ursuline Church of St. Michael is a baroque church on Landstraße in Linz with two prominent towers and a facade designed by architect Johann Haslinger. Its interior is marked by an altar painting by Martino Altomonte created between 1738 and 1740 that depicts the Archangel Michael in elaborate detail.

Construction began in 1736 and the church was officially dedicated in 1757, with work continuing until 1772. The building reflects the baroque architectural movements that shaped Central Europe during the 18th century.

The Ursulines were a religious order whose presence shaped this space and continues to influence how it is used today. Visitors experience not just a place of worship but also a center for music and cultural events that combines spiritual life with artistic performances.

The church space is accessible on most days and works well for a visit without much advance planning. Regular concerts and cultural events take place here, so it is worth checking what might be happening during your visit.

The sounding board of the pulpit displays artistic representations of all four continents - Europe, Asia, Africa, and America - in baroque style. This globally oriented decoration was unusual for the time and shows the worldly outlook of the designers.

Location: Linz

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Address: Landstraße 31

GPS coordinates: 48.30250,14.28970

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:22