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Come visit the Votive Church (Votivkirche), an impressive neo-Gothic building on the Ringstrasse, with massive visual and historic appeal. In 1854, there was a tragic but unsuccessful attempt to assassinate Emperor Franz Joseph. This was just a matter of months before the day of the Silver Wedding of the Emperor and the iconic Empress Elisabeth. Work on the plans for the church began when the Emperor's brother, Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian (incidentally, the future Emperor of Mexico), appealed for donations "in gratitude for the sparing of His Majesty" in order to construct this fabulous church. Architect Heinrich von Ferstel was commissioned for the project and the majestic Votive Church would finally be consecrated on 24 April 1879.
The Votive Church is one of the most important buildings of European Historicism. The three-nave neo-Gothic basilica in the French cathedral design is located on the Ringstrasse, which is why the Church is also called the "Ringstrasse cathedral". The church also houses a stunning museum in the former court oratorium. You will not want to miss the "Antwerp Altar" exhibition, considered one of the most important surviving artworks of this genre. This magnificent piece was started in Brussels around 1460 and completed shortly after in Antwerp, and is one of the clear highlights of the museum. Additionally, the Votive Church is a great place for tourists, who are the focal point of the church's pastoral work. And you can always check out Holy Mass every Sunday at 11:15AM. The beautiful service is held in multiple languages.
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