The church, finished in 1739 by his son Joseph Emanuel Fischer von Erlach, was built as the result of a vow taken by Emperor Charles VI during a plague epidemic. The church is consecrated to the patron saint of the Habsburg emperor, Saint Charles Borromeo: The exhibits in the small Museo Borromeo include the traveling clothes of the Bishop of Milan.

The renovation of the High Altar, designed by Fischer von Erlach, has been completed and it has regained its original splendor. The opulent frescoes in the cupola by Johannes Michael Rottmayr contain 1250 square meters of incredible splendor and beautiful colors; they show the glory of Saint Charles Borromeo.

Karlskirche

4., Karlsplatz
U, Tram, Bus: Karlsplatz/Oper
tel. 505 62 94
www.karlskirche.at
Mon - Sat 9 am - 6 pm,
Sun and pub. hols.
noon - 5:45 pm
last admission 5.30 pm

Vienna-Card
5,- instead of 6,- €
including audio guide