Austria St. Charles Church, Vienna
The church, finished in 1739 by his son Joseph Emanuel Fischer von Erlach was built as the result of a vow taken by Emperor Charles VI during a plague epidemic. The church is consecrated to the patron saint of the Habsburg emperor, Saint Charles Borromeo.
During Advent, from 1 to 24 December, a Christmas market is held on the square in front of the church (30. December 2024). The accompanying lights make it difficult to photograph the familiar object but offer other very good motifs. In this case, the evening hours are highly recommended.
Important Information: We got the news that the church is under construction. Please check this before you visit it.
During Advent, from 1 to 24 December, a Christmas market is held on the square in front of the church (30. December 2024). The accompanying lights make it difficult to photograph the familiar object but offer other very good motifs. In this case, the evening hours are highly recommended.
Important Information: We got the news that the church is under construction. Please check this before you visit it.
Photography Tips
The church is nearly empty on Sunday, so this is during blue hour great time to photograph this place.
Travel Information
You can get there via subway station U1 | U4 Karlsplatz. There is also a bus stop just there, so there's no problem but anyway, it is in the center of the city, so you can reach it by walking.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
All timings are equally good
Sunrise & Sunset
04:56 - 21:00
| current local time: 06:03
Photo Themes
Architecture
Church
Classical Architecture
Kirche
Night
night photography
nightscape
Pond
reflection
Spiegelpool
Tourist Attraction
winter
Locations
Wien
Vienna
Karlsplatz
Karlskirche
St. Charles Church
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