St. Augustine's Church in Vienna is not only an architectural monument, but also a historical site with many important events in Austrian history. It was in this church that the weddings of Austrian empresses and emperors were held - Maria Theresa and Stephen of Lorraine, Elizabeth (Sissy) and Franz Joseph, Maria Louise and Napoleon.
The church houses the heart of Napoleon II, as well as urns with the hearts of other rulers of the Habsburg dynasty of different historical periods (54 in total). A special place for this is called the "crypt of hearts". The Church of St. Augustine is an ancient building dating back to 1327. It was built by Frederick the Beautiful to shelter the monks of the Augustinian order. It was consecrated about 20 years later. And from 1634 to 1783 the temple was the main church of the imperial court.
The architecture of the building has absorbed all the features of the Gothic style: elongated domes, stained glass windows, many pointed arches.
Baroque elements are also present: it is a traditional splendor and whimsy of architecture and decor.
The church houses the heart of Napoleon II, as well as urns with the hearts of other rulers of the Habsburg dynasty of different historical periods (54 in total). A special place for this is called the "crypt of hearts". The Church of St. Augustine is an ancient building dating back to 1327. It was built by Frederick the Beautiful to shelter the monks of the Augustinian order. It was consecrated about 20 years later. And from 1634 to 1783 the temple was the main church of the imperial court.
The architecture of the building has absorbed all the features of the Gothic style: elongated domes, stained glass windows, many pointed arches.
Baroque elements are also present: it is a traditional splendor and whimsy of architecture and decor.
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