Peterskirche – St. Peter’s Church: Walking Tour Vienna
During our walking tour of Vienna we veered into a narrow lane and were astounded to find this beautiful green patina domed St. Peter’s Church. We reached oldest religious site that once had the oldest church of Vienna. In the early middle ages, around late 4th century, this place had a church, but sadly nothing of it remains.
After that a Romanesque church came up in the same place established by Charlemagne (Charles I) in around 800AD. But again there are no remains of that church too. What we see today is a lavishly decorated baroque church! It ranks in oldest churches of Vienna.
It is small compared to St Stephen’s Church nevertheless it has a calm aura around it that attracts you to it.
Peterskirche – St. Peter’s Church: Walking Tour Vienna
History and Interesting Details
Famous Gabriel Montani designed it in 1702. Hildebrandt, the noted architect of the Belvedere Palace, completed the building in 1732.
Interior of Peterskirche – St. Peter’s Church
Main altar of Peterskirche – St. Peter’s Church
Interior of St Peters Church Vienna
The green copper dome looked very attractive, and the interior is dazzling with fine architectural details and walls adorned with amazing huge sized paintings.
Ceiling Art of Peterskirche
Ceiling art work St Peters Church Vienna
Painting in the dome St Peters Church Vienna
Rose Window Peterskirche
Medieval Art and Architecture in Peterskirche Vienna
The artwork belongs to 18th century. Frescoes, gilded carved wood and altar pieces are stunning to say the least. Do look around for these notable artworks:
- the glass-crowned galleries high on the walls to either side of the altar,
- the tableau of the martyrdom of St. John Nepomuk, and
- the fresco in the dome by J. M. Rottmayr depicting the Coronation of the Virgin.
Sharing with you all pictures of art and architectural details taken in the interior of St. Peter’s Church, Vienna.
Tickets and Timings
This is one of the beautiful sights of Vienna that we got to see for free. It is open daily from 9AM to 6.30PM. Thankfully photography was allowed. We spent good half an hour inside this St Peters Church Vienna.
Art and Architecture Peterskirche
Location of St. Peter’s Church Vienna
This church is easy to spot because of its green colored dome. It is located just off the Graben Street. If you are going up or down the Graben, St. Peter’s is well worth a stop.
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Beautiful painting
the facade is inviting. you can't say no to such an invite.
hi indrani, hoping to see more of you travel fotos.
btw, are you heading to Austria?
I hope you'd get to visit St. Stephens' cathedral. also,a magnificent church.
happy travels!
It is a beautiful painting, Indrani! And I love the dome. Fantastic photos.
How lucky you are to have been there in person. By the way, I love copper when it has a green patina. 🙂
The Madonna and Child is absolutely beautiful. The exterior of the church is fascinating in it's own way.
A beautiful painting, Indrani. And I do like the copper dome. I always recognize copper by the colour it becomes when it oxidizes.
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Kay, Alberta, Canada
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Beautiful pictures, Indrani! The painting is really wonderful. Enjoy your trip!
Oh my gosh!! I love the copper dome!
And that painting…wonderful!!!
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SueAnn
Very nice Indrani…..enjoy your trip.
greetings, Joop
Lovely place. Vienna and especially Europe is a photographer's paradise..
Lovely ,
Gorgeous! I even like the copper dome – so European!
Wonderful painting!
Wow, old buildings like that amaze me. Not that we have anywhere near that old where I live.
I love painting. The small arms are a joy.
This is a grand tour you are taking us on!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Impressive indeed and another terrific visit to such an historical place! Superb captures as always, Indrani! Have a wonderful week!
Sylvia
That is an impressive edifice and lovely painting.