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St. Peter's Church (Peterskirche)

Peterplatz | 1st district - Inner City, Vienna 1010, Austria
01/533-6433
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Ranked #11 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 126 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings
Fee: No
Traveler Description: Peterskirche is characterized by its copper clad dome dating to the eighteenth century.  Look for it just off Graben Strasse just between the Hofburg... more »
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Chicago, Illinois
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

visit for the daily 3 pm concert, but be warned that the pews are uncomfortable More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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62 reviews 62 reviews
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81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

This church is on a side road visible from the Graben between the St Stephens dome and the road where Demel is... if you pass by too fast you'll miss it. However if you see the picture of the external structure on tripadvisor you will recognise it as you go by. Once in you will be satisfied with the 1... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

beautiful paintings, the church is known for its wonderful murals and they certainly don't disappoint. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

This church is very special to me because it is so beautiful and peaceful. It was Vienna's first Christian church and was built at the time when Vienna was still a Roman camp under the name of Vindobona. The orginal Roman church was later replaced by a three naved Romanesque church which changed again at the beginning of the 18th... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Peterskirche is in the Baroque style so if you think you've seen it all at gothic Stephansdom, come here anyway as it is quite different. A lot smaller of course and a completely different feel. We were lucky enough to see a violinist playing here one evening. And they do allow photos with no flash. More

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Fox Island, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
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We happened upon a free concert in this church - what a wonderful surprise. The acoustics in this place are out of this world. The church itself is very beautiful but you must plan your visit around a concert. Not to be missed! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Stumbled in here by accident and probably the most beautiful, small church I have ever seen. And there was an organ recital on when I went in. If you do nothing else in Vienna, see this delightful place. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

example of baroque architecture and ornamentation. Totally over the top. We had read that it was the most ornate church in Vienna. And that is saying something. We did get to enjoy a free organ recital there on Sunday evening. There appears to be a Sunday evening free music series. More

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Malaga, Spain
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
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The Church of St. Peter is a Baroque church built between 1701 and 1733. The Emperor Leopold I wanted the old church that burned down in 1661 to be rebuilt after Vienna suffered the plague in 1679-1680. The new church was constructed by Gabriele Montani and Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt. The new church was the first building in Vienna to... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

I went to Sunday Mass, and was more than impressed by the music, The large choir and Salon Orchestra almost made me feel as if I was at a concert. After Mass, the organist played solo on the massive instrument, with skill and musicality that I had never before experienced. When he was finished, the congregation broke out into applause,... More

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