The Karlskirche on Karlsplatz is one of the most beautiful churches in Vienna. Unlike the more popular St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Karlskirche is surrounded by a plaza, slightly away from the Ring, so it's majestic dome and architecture can be appreciated more, even from further away. It's also less crowded with tourists. If you don't want to visit the church,... more

Beautifull baroquestyle church, especially the ceilingpaintings are worth the visit. You can take a look closeby via an elevator and stairs, which is a unique opportunity. This will only be possible as long as the restaurationworks last. more

The church is beautiful from the outside and has Islamic decor with teh two minarets. It was built in memory of the plague, and is truly beautiful inside with its many frescos and gigantic paintings. There is also a lift inside, but when I went to the church much of the inside was inder restoration and some of the paintings... more

It does have a strange appearance from outside with the tall columns. Inside is a large but not spectacular church with several chapels. Much more interesting are the ceiling murals. There is scaffolding with an elevator constructed inside the Karlskirche and this allows visitors close-up views of the ceiling dome and ornate murals. At the very top is a restricted... more

The church is an amazing dome example from the outside. Newer church by Vienna standards having been built in the 1700s. Wasn't able to get inside due to time. When I was there in Sept., 2006, the United Nations Buddy Bears were there which was cool. It is a little out of the way of the other big attractions, but... more