Franciscan Church, Vienna

One of the churches I enjoy visiting in Vienna is the Franciscan Church (Franziskanerkirche) at Franziskanerplatz in the Innere Stadt. This is the only church in Vienna with a Renaissance style facade. There is also an interesting Moses statue and fountain in front of the church on the small square. Unfortunately, during our recent visit, the exterior of the Franziskanerkirche as well as the fountain were quite obscured by construction efforts and the presence of large cranes. The interior of Franziskanerkirche is Baroque and quite beautiful. The high altar is attractive as is the main hall columns and walls. Loads of cherubs, gilding, leafy ornamentation and decor. There is decorative pulpit and important organ which is believed to be the oldest existing organ in Vienna at the back of the church. The church is very well located and not terribly far from kärntnerstrasse and other important sightseeing in the city centre of Vienna. It is an easy attraction to make time to visit for those who enjoy seeing historic churches during their travels.

Beautiful unusual church! 😍 Exterior don't promise much but boldly embellished interior is a truly marvel. Gothic cross-vault reminds how old that Franciscans monastery is. Huge main altar and lots of gold! 😎 Universe of extremely rich baroque visual vocabulary took me in word of grandeur and opulence! You can wonder what style is that weird blue facade? 🤔 I will tell you: it is one of very rare examples of renaissance in Vienna and only renaissance church fasade in Austria's capital.