Vienna's Karlskirche - Austria

 I've been to Vienna a few years ago and Karlskirche was the first church I saw in the city and Karlsplatz was the place of my very first Christmas market. These cards bring me good memories of that trip with my friend Karina.

The mighty green dome of the radiant Karlskirche (Church of St. Charles) towers over Karlsplatz. It is one of the most important sacred buildings in Central Europe and a symbol of Vienna.

 

 

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AT-140257, sent by Claudia.

 The Karlskirche (Church of St. Charles) is the last great work of the eminent Baroque architect Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach. Completed in 1739, it was built by virtue of a vow made by Emperor Charles VI during a plague. The church is dedicated to the Habsburg emperor's namesake, St. Karl Borromäus. His life and works are depicted on the two giant columns (47 meters tall) next to the entrance portal. The lavish dome frescoes by Johannes Michael Rottmayr cover 1,250 m² of magnificent color.

 

AT-827814, sent by Bettina.

(...) public open-air events are regularly held in front of the Karlskirche. The fountain, which is filled in summer and offers a breathtaking reflection of the church, is a popular social meeting point. - in: https://www.wien.info