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Votive Church (Votivkirche)

Straße des 8. Mai
1090 Vienna

https://www.votivkirche.at
+43 1 406 11 92
office@votivkirche.at

Construction on the second-tallest church in Vienna began in 1856 as a symbol of gratitude for an unsuccessful assassination attempt on Emperor Franz Joseph. The Neo-Gothic church was consecrated in 1879 on the occasion of the imperial couple's silver wedding.

Opening times
- Tu, 10:00 - 18:00
- We, 10:00 - 18:00
- Th, 10:00 - 18:00
- Fr, 10:00 - 18:00
- Sa, 11:00 - 19:00
- Su, 09:00 - 13:00
- Museum with Antwerp Altarpiece:
  Tue - Fri 15:00 - 17:00
  Sat 14:00 - 17:00
Accessibility
- Main entrance
  - 9 Steps
- Side entrance
  - no steps (Double swinging doors 80 cm wide)
  - Ramp 1300 cm long , 170 cm wide , 20 cm high
- Comments
  The museum is accessible via a spiral staircase and is not barrier-free.