Monday 18 May 2015

Votivkirche (Votive Church), Vienna

How do you reward yourself for surviving an assassination attempt? If you were Franz Joseph I in 1853, you'd build a giant church. We guess you're feeling lucky and want to see it.

The Votivkirsche, completed in 1879 in the neo-Gothic style. Part of the cityscape and also dominating the square where the building is situated.


Inside, a large, humbling space.
As usual for many churches, the highlight is the ceiling.


Votivkirsche details, stained glass and touches of decorative tile.

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