Votivkirche

One of the most important Neo-Gothic religious architectural sites in the world, constructed between 1856 and 1879. Stands on a large square on the location where an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate Emperor Franz Joseph took place in 1853. The plans were established by Heinrich von Ferstel (1828-1883), who chose to build the cathedral, borrowing heavily from the architecture of Gothic French cathedrals. It is made of white sandstone, similar to the Stephansdom, which is very vulnerable to air pollution and acid rain and therefore requires frequent renovations.

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Address

Rooseveltplatz 8

Getting there

just outside the Ringstrasse Boulevard, close to the University of ViennaU2 Schottentor

Website

votivkirche.at (opens in a new tab)