Votive Church Votivkirche
🇦🇹Austria, Vienna
Votive Church, known as Votivkirche, is a neo-Gothic church located in Vienna, Austria. It was consecrated in 1879 and stands at 99 meters tall. The church features twin spires, intricate stonework, and stained glass windows, representing a key example of 19th-century ecclesiastical architecture.
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The Votivkirche was erected following the survival of Emperor Franz Joseph I from an assassination attempt in 1853. Designed by Heinrich von Ferstel, the church is situated on the Ringstraße, an important location in Vienna. Its construction, from 1856 to 1879, was funded by donations from the emperor's brother, Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian. The church is accessible via the Schottentor U-Bahn station, making it a convenient site for visitors exploring Vienna's historic city center.