Church of the Jesuits
Church of the Jesuits
4.5
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Neighbourhood: Inner City
In Vienna's best-known district, pedestrian boulevards Kärntner Strasse and Graben connect you with landmarks such as the Wiener Staatsoper (Vienna State Opera), Vienna’s iconic Stephansdom (St. Stephen’s Cathedral) and the vast compound of Hofburg, the Habsburgs’ former Imperial Palace. Peek down side streets such as Annagasse and Weihburggasse, and Graben’s Seilergasse and Habsburggasse, to get a feel for the centre. The Imperial Apartments and the refreshingly demystifying Sissi Museum are must-dos at Hofburg. Spacious squares such as Am Hof and Freyung often host beautiful seasonal and antiques markets.
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- Stubentor • 3 min walk
- Schwedenplatz • 4 min walk
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4.5
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Garfieldluvr
Denver, CO973 contributions
Apr 2022
Vienna is full of beautiful churches, make an effort to stop into some of them while you are out and about. The Church of the Jesuits was a beautiful church full of intricate details, truly breathtaking to see. If you are in the area, stop in!
Written 28 July 2022
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Monika T
Warsaw, Poland544 contributions
Dec 2019
One of most beautiful and breath taking churches in Vienna (similar sentence I wrote about few churches in Vienna - but it can't be described otherwise). The fresco of the celling is magnificent, also the alter and church organ. Definitely must see.
Written 6 January 2020
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kingzogofalbania
Toronto, Canada320 contributions
Nov 2022
A lovely church you easily overlook. Magnificent interiors. Virtually empty of tourists but if you’re lucky you can catch the organist, practicing. A great find. And no admission or even request for a donation.
Written 3 November 2022
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LieveL
Turnhout, Belgium34 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
It was right around the corner of our hotel so we checked it out on our last day right before leaving. Pleasantly surprised by this church! Really nice interior and very quiet. Not a lot of people seem to know that the church is there.
Written 20 March 2022
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Moscow, Russia157,512 contributions
June 2023 • Couples
During the 30 Years' War and the Counter-Reformation, Ferdinand I founded the church, which later became a university church. From the outside it is modest, but inside it is richly decorated with altars, gilded sculptures and twisted marble columns.
Written 15 August 2023
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Richjjohn
Munich, Germany244 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
Just a few minutes from St. Stephensdom and well worth the time to visit. The facade is rather plain, and that just adds to the Wowwww when you step inside.
Written 10 October 2014
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ascylto
Manchester1 contribution
A wonderful baroque church. View especially the pulpit and the magnificent ceiling which, if you view it on a fine day, appears to have a view out to the sky (with angels of course!).
Also, opposite, is a restaurant called INIGO's run by the Jesuits as a social apostolate. It has a pleasant ambience and good, well-priced food. Eat well and do good at the same time!
Also, opposite, is a restaurant called INIGO's run by the Jesuits as a social apostolate. It has a pleasant ambience and good, well-priced food. Eat well and do good at the same time!
Written 2 December 2007
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BennyMalaga
Malaga, Spain89,732 contributions
May 2012 • Couples
The Jesuit Church was built between 1623. In 1703, Brother Andrea Pozzo was asked by the Emperor Leopold I to redecorate the church. He did this in the Baroque style and the church is probably the most beautiful in the city. There was a university attached to the church until about the mid-19th century. There is a very large single nave and the church resembles the Church of the Gesu in Rome. The columns have different colors of marble, mainly pink and green. The pulpit is profusely decorated. The dome was painted by Andrea Pozzo. He also painted the oil painting behind the altar, which is the Assumption of Mary. The church has Solomonic columns also. The back of the church has an organ. The Guardian Angels Chapel shows the Archangels Gabriel and Michael. This church is probably the most beautiful church in Vienna.
Written 12 May 2012
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Rabih SOUAID
Düsseldorf, Germany2,217 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
Free entrance.
Visit Duration: 30 minutes.
The Jesuit Church – also known as
University Church – is a marvellous baroque expression of Christian faith.
The very modeste exterior will leave you in awe once you enter the church. The interior is remarkably opulent with marble pillars, gilding and stunning spiritual ceiling frescoes. The remarkable trompe l'oeil dome, painted on a flat part of the ceiling, is a real masterpiece.
The Church was dedicated to Saints Ignatius Loyola and Francis Xavier.
In 1703 the Emperor Leopold I commissioned to redecorate the church resulting in the rich appearance it shows today. After the completion of the work, the church was re-dedicated to assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven.
Visit Duration: 30 minutes.
The Jesuit Church – also known as
University Church – is a marvellous baroque expression of Christian faith.
The very modeste exterior will leave you in awe once you enter the church. The interior is remarkably opulent with marble pillars, gilding and stunning spiritual ceiling frescoes. The remarkable trompe l'oeil dome, painted on a flat part of the ceiling, is a real masterpiece.
The Church was dedicated to Saints Ignatius Loyola and Francis Xavier.
In 1703 the Emperor Leopold I commissioned to redecorate the church resulting in the rich appearance it shows today. After the completion of the work, the church was re-dedicated to assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven.
Written 27 January 2019
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Hong Kong, China6,052 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
Even compared to all of the other Viennese churches I have visited over the last few days, this one is probably the most ornate, over-the-too in terms of its decoration. And it looks incredible. Just as an example, the swirling marble columns in two of my pics are unlike anything I’ve seen in a place of worship before and reminded me more of modern art than anything else. The frescoes are also utterly stunning. Taken as a while, this may well be Vienna’s most impressive church. And there was no one else there earlier today when I arrived.
Written 7 August 2019
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Yes and well worth the pictures. They do have a small donation box so we threw in some Euro coins to help out and maintain this beautiful building.
Written 12 July 2019
We are here in Vienna August 4& 5. Would like to attend Mass with music at the Jesuit church. I can’t find mass schedules on line. We could go Saturday evening or Sunday morning. Does anyone know what is possible? Have found Mozart mass at st Michaels at 10:30 Sunday aug 5. Thank you!
Written 4 August 2018
Saturday evening is possible around 4 30 and 6 30 I believe.
Written 4 August 2018
What time is the church open in the evening on a Monday in October? I will be in Vienna from 5pm till next morning 7 am. Heard so much about this church but don't know if it will be open when Im in Vienna. Thanks for replies. Much appreciated
Written 6 April 2018
Hi again
I checked with my friend lives in Vienna , he told me it will be open until 6 PM on Mondays, except sepcial occasions
Hope you can visit there
Written 7 April 2018
syshin1120
Seoul, South Korea
Do they have sunday mass with choir during summer time?
I heard that many churches simplify their service(no choir, organ only) during summer(july-august),
so I just want to make sure if they still have the beautiful mass with choir in August.
I'm planning to visit there with my family who are not church goers, and I really want to give them a chance to have the most beautiful religious experience.
If they don't have full-high-mass during August, could anyone tell me where I can experience that kind of mass(with choir)?
Written 29 June 2015
If you want a Mass with Choir/music voice and organ/classical masses in the settings for which they where composer - go to Augustinerkirche. You will come away uplifted and never forget it. I shouldn't have to say so but PLEASE don't take photo's. Be there 3/4hr. early and you will hear practice- late and you will stand, it is a parish church. There is time enough before and after. It is firstly a religious occasion and should be respected as such. Donations are suggested afterwards.
Please be generous.
Written 24 January 2016
Rob S
Ashtabula, Ohio
How would I get old Catholic Church records for 1880-1895 for Vienna?
Thank You,
Faith
Written 7 May 2015
Faith,
The only thing I have to add is that over the years I've written a number of letters to various institutions in Vienna asking somewhat arcane questions, and have never failed to receive a prompt, polite, and helpful answer. So go ahead and follow the advice of kkk512 and contact the Archdiocese at #2 Wollzeile. JSB
Written 7 May 2015
Which church is better for attending the high mass? Church of the Jesuits or
St. Stephen’s Cathedral?
Written 24 January 2015
Hello!
I can not properly answer your question. I am neither religious or Catholic. My love of these churches has everything to do with their architectural and artistic beauty and nothing with religion. I can say, however, that St. Stephens is often overwhelmed with tourists, even during religious ceremonies. The Church of the Jesuits is much smaller, more intimate, and has alot less tourists. Plus, I think it is prettier. For those reasons I would gues the smaller church is better if you wish to go for a more serious and sacred experience. Good luck!
Written 24 January 2015
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