St. Michael's Church

A gem in front of the Hofburg Palace. The outside statue of St.Michael represents what you see inside. You can feel how old the place is around you and how it was built to extend it's legacy. Outstanding altar with gold details and mesmerizing organ behind your ears.

Romanesque medieval 13th century church. used o be the Imperial church. the Interior has superb crypts.

A beautiful church, but may be not as impressive as some of the other Baroque churches I visited in Vienna. Still, if you have time and happen to be passing by (which you certainly will as it is very close to the Hofburg), don't hesitate to go inside and judge for yourself.

I had the pleasure of visiting Saint Michael’s church last week. This church combines Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque styles with a striking white facade. Looking toward the front of this church, the stunning altarpiece appears to pierce through the earthly realm into heaven. I didn’t get the chance to make it into the crypt unfortunately. Regardless, a visit here is well worth your time and effort if you appreciate beautiful places with a storied history. This magnificent building dates back to the 13th century, making it one of Vienna’s oldest. Its proximity to the Hofburg Palace certainly adds to its allure.

This church is famous for containg the death mask of Mozart and for being the first to perform parts of Mozart's requiem. We watched a concert there at no cost. A group performed Buxtehuda's Membra Jesu Nostri. The performance was great. The church is cold inside so be sure to wear a winter coat.

Very nice inside. And amazing song. They also have recycling candles

One of the oldest churches in Vienna, it has a tall clock spire right at the Michaelerplatz. The church has free entry, and is definitely worth the visit. Built in a Romanesque early Gothic style.

A beautiful church, tucked away just across from the Spanish Riding School and with some incredible sculptured alters. The main alter, depicting St Michael casting down to hell Satan and all the wicked spirits was fabulous and I could have lost track of time meditating and praying with that imagery in front of me. Equally beautiful was the sculpture on the left side alter of Jesus being laid in the tomb, while the small chapel to Our Lady was a perfectly quiet place to sat the Rosary. The words of reflection on the exhibit about Father Francis Jordan were also very powerful, as a couple of the pictures show.