Places of Worship in Vienna

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Tour the ancient relics and listen to the historic church bells ring

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Visit the catacombs and climb the south tower

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Stift Klosterneuburg is a 12th-century Augustinian Monastery that overlooks the Danube River. It was the residence of the Babenbergs, and the Habsburgs, giving it an important place in the story of Austria’s birth. It's easy to reach by bus, train or car, and Vienna Sightseeing tour buses go from Vienna to Stift Klosterneuburg at regular intervals.

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Peterskirche, or St. Peter's Church, is a Roman Catholic church in the heart of Vienna, Austria. This imposing Baroque monument was built in the early 18th century, and boasts a large domed ceiling with enormous columns flanking the entrance. Entrance to the church, which was inspired by St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, is free. To really experience its grandeur, visitors can enjoy an evening with the Classic Ensemble Vienna, who perform seamless interpretations of Mozart, Beethoven, and others.

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Karlskirche - St. Charles' Church in Vienna - St. Charles Borromeo - is considered the most important sacred building north of the Alps. It was built at the behest of Emperor Charles VI in 1716, after the last great plague epidemic, and was completed in 1737. In 1741, Antonio Vivaldi was buried right next to the Karlskirche. It was the imperial patron church until 1918. Today, you can experience authentic concerts in the Karlskirche with the Orchestra 1756 and its soloists playing baroque instruments.

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Listen to classical music, experience global orchestras or marvel at solo virtuosos while in Vienna

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Discover a lovely church showcasing Baroque architecture and a relic of St. Anne

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Melk Abbey is a remarkable Benedictine abbey, towering over the town of Melk in Austria's Wachau Valley. You might look at the abbey's Baroque grandeur and wonder if it's all a little excessive for people of the cloth. The abbey you see today was actually built in the early 18th century as a royal palace, on the site of an ancient monastery. The abbey is well known for its library, which houses over 100,000 rare and valuable books. The main hall shows off just a percentage, but you certainly get the idea as you gaze at 16,000 volumes and a wonderfully frescoed ceiling. You can take in centuries of art and religious antiquity on a guided tour of this magnificent monastery.

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Enjoy classical music, explore a historical site, and learn about the Habsburg family.