The church is located in the leafy outskirts of Vienna, in the Mauer quarter of the 23rd district, and was designed by the Austrian sculptor Fritz Wotruba (1907-1975). Wotruba was one of the most influential Austrian sculptors of the 20th century. His expressive figures are still considered classics of modern sculpture to this day. He left behind a lasting monument to his own work with his design for the Church of the Most Holy Trinity.

To mark the 50th anniversary of his death, the Belvedere 21 is presenting a major exhibition on the life and work of Fritz Wotruba from July 17, 2025 to January 11, 2026.

To the exhibition

Sacred Lego

The church is a rare example of a sacred building in the architectural style of brutalism. The extraordinary church was built between 1974 and 1976. Wotruba’s architecture has little in common with conventional churches: It is made up of 135 irregularly arranged concrete blocks weighing up to 64 tons each. All the blocks combined weigh around 4,000 tons.

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Monumental and bathed in light

This raw, sculptural design is reminiscent of an abstract rock formation and combines sleek, simple forms with a monumental character. Despite its robust design, the building is surprisingly bathed in light thanks to the large glazed areas.

Order and chaos

There is obvious symbolism behind this unusual design: it represents the belief in the power of renewal and the possibility of creating spiritual order out of chaos. Wotruba drew inspiration from Chartres Cathedral, among others. A visit to the church, which is located on the Georgenberg area, is an ideal opportunity to explore Vienna’s green margins.