We saw the Vivaldi Concert which is held several evenings during the week and it was superb. The elaborate baroque environment really added to the performance. The acoustics were excellent and blankets were provided on each chair as the church is quite cool at night. Definitely recommend the concert, the musicians were top notch. If you cannot attend, visit the church during the day. read more

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I was very much looking forward to listening to live classical music while visiting Vienna, the classical music capital of the world. One of my favorite concerti is Vivaldi's Four Seasons, and I decided to buy a ticket to Karlskirche, aka St Charles Chuch. I'm SO GRATEFUL I got a student pricing for Section I (Section II, the cheaper section, was sold out, but I got a student discount for section I). I'm also so glad I came way earlier than the entrance time, because it was rainy and windy, and the storm was so strong, the staff ended up letting us in early. It was open seating as as long you were within your section, so I sat as close to the front as I could, and chose a spot closest to the aisle. It was an EPIC concert in such a gorgeous location. Whenever I hear Vivaldi's Winter (my favorite of the four seasons), I always think of the Continental Hotel fight scene from John Wick 3 lol. We weren't allowed to record the concert. However, there was a girl sitting the row in front of me who had been recording with her phone, and the entire time, no one came over to tell her to stop recording. There was also a guy further ahead in the VIP section who was recording A LOT. So, I figured, if they can record, then I can too. But then a guy came over and told me to put away my phone. The girl in front of me was recording too, and he also told her to stop. The baroque architecture of Karlskirche is out-of-this-world. I'm not religious, but listening to Vivaldi's Four Seasons here was a visual and sonic feast and a spiritual experience that I will always remember. read more

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I visited Karlskirche with a friend a few weeks ago when we were in Vienna on vacation. It's a Baroque church (c. 1737) in Karlsplatz, and it was a great stop after our visit to the Wien Museum next door. The church was beautiful, but it also offers a few special attractions: a panoramic terrace with great views of Vienna, a 1:28 model of the church, an organ loft, frescoes, and more. Since January 2024, the cathedral has displayed a large-scale site-specific sculpture by British artist Cerith Wyn Evans. The installation - featuring over 2,000 feet of neon tubing - is suspended under the cathedral's dome, and it makes for an incredible juxtaposition of historical and modern. It's definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. read more

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Karlskirche raises the "bar" on "baroque"! This stunning masterpiece baroque church is a must see. Its dome dominates the skyline and invites all to come and see the wonderful cathedral. In terms of how baroque? It's more restrained than other cathedrals of this genre. (Like the Berliner Dom). Then emphasis is on light and the Wien white and light granite and marble motif reflects the magnificently executed alter's sunburst creation theme. The architect's clarity of vision was executed by finest Viennese master craftsman and has been immaculately maintained for three centuries. This is a must see Vienna cathedral. Highly recommend. read more

Yelp Review 2023 #269: Karlskirche is a beautiful church on the outside and even more beautiful on the inside. A baroque Catholic church that's a must-see in Vienna whether you're Catholic or not. Too bad all I had was a superficial experience of just seeing it from the outside because it was closed. I've been to many churches around the world that are open 24/7 because God has no hours. I've never heard of a church or a God who's only available at certain hours. This church was named after the patron saint of healing, St. Charles when it was built during the plague and devotees needed a little bit of hope, thoughts and prayers. Some famous people were buried near here including Vivaldi - his death was tragic but worth reading. There's a small Christmas market outside this church in December. And I love Christmas markets! I never got to see this church for truly what it is on the inside. When they finally opened the door, I was busy at the Christmas market and the mulled wine was not giving me church vibes. So, I went on my merry way and to this day, I still can't remember where I went afterwards. A famous Austrian once said, "I'll be back!" No more mulled wine! read more

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So beautiful. When we arrived the first time the bells were ringing for Assumption Day. It was such a beautiful sound. Loved sitting on the benches outside admiring the artistry that it took to create the beauty. read more

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Firstly, the admission price is too high for a place of worship, but more disappointingly, they've erected modern "art" up in the dome ceiling which is just a heap of illuminated scribbles which cover up the beautiful paintings done hundreds of years ago. Think of a beautiful detailed painting but then a child takes to it with a crayon and scribbles all over it, that's essentially what they've done. A spit in the face to those artists that painted the ceiling. I hope to God that they take it down soon. read more

I must say that Karlskirche definitely keeps up with the times and sets itself apart from other churches. The reason is because they have VR. For about two minutes, you get to take a virtual tour above, around, and through the church. It made me a bit dizzy, but it was still a cool and unique experience. VR aside, you get to ride to the top of the church via an elevator, and see the details of the dome. It's definitely not as grand (or touristy) as the Stephansdom but it's still worth checking out. read more

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Karlskirche is one of the "landmark" churches in Vienna - like Stephansdom, you can see it from many parts of the city. Unlike Stephansdom, you're going to pay a (rather hefty) EUR $8 per person to enter. Once inside, you'll find that most of the ceiling is obscured by scaffolding (more on that later) and the high altar is covered by a large banner. I'm guessing they are doing some major restoration but what exactly isn't apparent and we weren't able to discover much about it. The small peeks we were able to get of the main altar from the side chapels made us sad that we couldn't get an unobstructed view. Now - that $8 entitles you to what is described as a "panorama elevator" meaning you're able to ride up an elevator to the scaffolding platform high above the church floor. From here you can see the ceiling paintings in great detail, which was cool. If you're strong of heart (literally and figuratively) you can climb the scaffolding further and gain a view from the cupola itself. I'm terrified of heights and felt some "vibration" from the elevator on the main level, so I noped out after just a minute or two. My husband attempted the second climb at got 2 levels from the top and felt the staircase moving just a bit and he couldn't make himself go any higher. I'm in no way implying the structure is unsafe - I'm certain that it is - just be aware that it's not a good idea unless you have no fear whatsoever of heights! You'll also be able to visit a small museum dedicated to Charles Borromeo (mostly old vestments) and a small art gallery showing photos of the church (many were really, really neat). If you don't want to pay the entry fee, it's definitely worth a walk around the building to admire the columns based on Trajans in Rome. read more

It's a magnificent church and a wonderful plaza. I don't know if it will always be 8 euros to enter, or how long the scaffolding will be up, but as long as it is, you owe it to yourself to go to this beautiful baroque church. The scaffolding will take you to the very top, and at a location where you can see the ceiling paintings as only the artists did. Breathtaking. read more

One of the cities most outstanding churches and a site to see for everyone. The dome and its columns are magnificent. This is a must see in Vienna (Also, great pictures to be had here)! read more

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A beautiful 18th-century church in the Baroque style located near the center of Vienna on Karlsplatz. Its impressive architecture can be seen and admired from a distance. The huge dome and tall spires topped by beautiful statues is a testament to the grand architecture of the time It's as beautiful and impressive inside as it is outside. It's one of the many sights to see in Vienna. There is a beautiful park in front of the church and some of the buses and trams go directly to this site. read more

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I recommend an evening visit to this Baroque church, when the exterior is illuminated. Do check out the columns showing scenes from the life of the Milanese Charles Borromeo to whom the church was dedicated in 1713 for his prayers thought to shield Vienna from the plague. The columns will remind you of Trajan's in Rome. read more

The church had allowed a band to play in the chapel as part of a festival going on in the area, and the music was loud and totally inappropriate for the church. toy could feel the church shaking from how loud it was. It ruined the experiance, and the entrance fee to the church was excessive. read more

Eclectic architecture abound. Extra spontaneous surprise to learn around Vienna Austria area when visiting. Far beyond those already immaculate white marble ornate buildings typical of reference. Yet those buildings are not nearly as common or ubiquitous one may think of when immersing into the urban swirl of Vienna. Much more high variation of architecture than the original expectation when cruising around Vienna. Very colorful city of buildings after all. Occasionally, they are even more widespread than the ornate marble standard definition of occurrence. Nouveau Green, Gold, Sky Blue combination made architecture is happening at a similar equal high frequency of main event. Karlskirche landmark is the absolute epitome of those extra magical unique buildings reminiscent of the grandiose Austro Hungarian empire architectural heritage. They are always a very welcoming happy treat to find on any street corner or major zones of Vienna, including all the way to the subtle hidden treasures residential neighborhoods tourists rarely venture to, yet having more than enough incentives to amplify their own travel journey or ultimate adventure. Revolving around the past glory of Austro Hungarian empire red curtain of Baroque novelty. Very mythological, and to evoke one of those Beirut songs of strongly emotionally charged exotic mainland Europe iconic Gulag Orkestar album. read more

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This is a beautiful church but I didn't find it to be memorable other than when my life flashed before my eyes. Location: It is located near the university, the market and since I went in the winter, the Christmas market was there too. Easily accessible by walking, tram or u-bahn. Inside: The art is beautiful! There is a lift that takes you up to the top scaffolding to let you have a closer look at the ceilings and to be that close is amazing. It loses points for me because I took one step at the top and plank gave way a little. Of course I begin to pray as hard as I can, and tried to think of everything holy. It crossed my mind thinking that it must be violating some sort of safety code. Also it didn't help that there was a sign that said maximum 10 people and there were clearly more than that at the top. The other reason it was just okay was because here wasn't a lot of details on the history of the church which would have been nicer to have learned. I would say it would be worth a look and go to the top, if you dare. read more

Panic attack inducing lift to the top of the dome of this stunning church will only test your nerves. Yes, the church is beautiful as the rest of them in the city but to have to pay €8 to go up an elevator is a bit much. After the elevator, there's some stairs leading up to scaffolding which are a but unsteady and I swore I felt swaying. Maybe it was my vertigo in full swing but it was more frightening than fun. If you're afraid of heights like me, skip this. The church is beautiful, but the trip to the top is a bit much. Also, much of it was under scaffolding so it will take away from the experience. read more

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Unless you have ample time to spare, skip the elevator to the panoramic view, it's not that great. The best part of this church is the exterior, which is free. read more

If you are a fan of Baroque and Rococo, then you would enjoy the architecture of this place. I like simple and modern designs so this is not my cup of tea, but what I did enjoy and highly recommend is for music lovers to watch a concert here. The musicians are talented and inspiring and the space is intimate. We saw Mozart's Requiem and Vivaldi's Four Season and I was so moved to tears at one point. Such an amazing experience. read more

Recently,I spent several hours enjoying this splendid church built in the Baroque Period(1737).It is one of Vienna's special landmarks.It has wonderful architecture from the bottom to the top plus fine devotional theme Baroque Period paintings by Austrian painters such as;Johan Rottmayr(did fine frescoes relating to Saint Charles Borromeo),Jacob Von Schuppen("Saint Luke Painting Virgin Mary"),Daniel Gran,and Martino Altomonte("Christ Raising Son of Naim From Dead"). read more