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Church of the Minorites
Minoritenplatz 2A, 1010 Vienna - Austria

Having had its top knocked off during the Turkish siege of 1529, the Minoritenkirche’s stunted octagonal tower is a landmark of the Innere Stadt. Completed in the early 14th century it was transformed to Baroque architecture, finally returning to simple...
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Attractions near Church of the Minorites
A selection of attractions close to Church of the Minorites:
Church of the Minorites  (< 1 Mile)
Having had its top knocked off during the Turkish siege of 1529, the Minoritenkirche’s stunted octagonal tower is a landmark of the Innere Stadt. Completed...
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Palais Ferstel  (< 1 Mile)
Although the building dates back to the mid 17th century, and was previously famous when the first water pipe in Vienna was installed in 1652,...
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Burgtheater  (< 1 Mile)
The former imperial court theatre hosts a program of classic, contemporary and experimental theatre and readings, with an emphasis on Austrian playwrights. Originally designed by...
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Volksgarten  (< 1 Mile)
The People’s Garden is situated on the site of the old Burgbastei which was destroyed by Napoleon’s troops in 1809. Opened in 1920, it was...
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Harrach Palace  (< 1 Mile)
Although damaged during an air raid in 1944, this Baroque palace was completely restored in 1990 and today houses temporary art exhibitions and is owned...
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The Imperial Apartments  (< 1 Mile)
The Hofburg is synonymous with the Habsburg dynasty, and for over 600 years, until 1918, it was the main residence of the imperial family. Pay...
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Sisi Musuem  (< 1 Mile)
This very popular museum, housed in the Hofburg, enables visitors the opportunity to learn more about Elisabeth of Bavaria, affectionately named Sisi, wife of Emporer...
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Imperial Silver Collection  (< 1 Mile)
These seven rooms in the Hofburg are dedicated to the Silver Collection of the Habsburg dynasty and present the splendour of imperial life. The items...
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Demel  (< 1 Mile)
The waitresses that still address you in the third person, the extravagant décor of gilt-leaf chandeliers and wood panelling, designed in the 19th century by...
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Loos Haus  (< 1 Mile)
This building, by the architect Adolf Loos, caused a furore upon its completion in 1911. Its surprisingly stark façade has been nicknamed the ‘house without...
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The Hofburg  (< 1 Mile)
The ‘Imperial Palace’ is synonymous with the Habsburg dynasty who resided here for over six centuries. The Swiss Courtyard dates back to the 13th century...
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Michaelertrakt  (< 1 Mile)
This southern gateway into the Hofburg began life in 1726; designed by Joseph Emanuel Fischer von Erlach. It wasn’t until 1893 that the imposing neo-baroque...
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Grabungsfeld  (< 1 Mile)
These remains were discovered during construction work for an underground car park. The renowned architect Hans Hollein was brought in to plan and lay out...
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Julius Meinl am Graben  (< 1 Mile)
Treat yourself by visiting the ‘Harrods of Vienna’; the Julius Meinl am Graben store. This is an epicentre of gastronomic delights and sells more than...
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International Esperanto Museum  (< 1 Mile)
This museum was founded in 1927 by Hofrat Hugo Steiner and then integrated into the Austrian National Library in 1929. The ‘world language’ Esperanto was...
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St. Michael’s Church  (< 1 Mile)
Built in the 13th century this church displays five centuries of architectural styles. The Neoclassical façade was added in 1792 but as well as the...
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Schottenstift  (< 1 Mile)
This Roman Catholic monastery was founded in 1155 by monks from Regensburg, Germany, who were brought to Vienna by Henry II. The monastery contains a...
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Kunstforum  (< 1 Mile)
This gallery is a major attraction for art enthusiasts the world over. Its fame stems from its presentation of visiting exhibitions; displaying artists as diverse...
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Spanish Riding School  (< 1 Mile)
A must for all horse lovers. The School is intrinsically linked to the breeding of Lippizaner horses, a cross between Spanish, Arab and Berber strains,...
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St. Peter’s Church  (< 1 Mile)
Although reputed to be the oldest church site in Vienna, the Baroque Peterskirche that is seen today was completed in 1733. Gabriel Montani modelled the...
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