One of the renowned Vienna Attractions is Jesuitenkirche, which is a Jesuit church. It is located next to the old buildings of University of Vienna on Dr Ignaz Seipel-Platz. Jesuitenkirche in Vienna is also known as Universitatskirche, which means the University Church. Being one of the most decorated churches in the city, it is indeed one of the must visits for the tourists, while on a tour of Vienna.
Origin of Jesuitenkirche of Vienna
The church was constructed sometime during the merger of the Jesuit College with the University of Vienna's philosophy and theology faculty, which was between 1623 and 1627. The church, which was built by the Emperor ruling the city at that time, was dedicated to Saints Francis Xavier and Ignatius Loyola. Later, after the renovation, Jesuitenkirche was also dedicated to the Assumption of Mary.
Architecture of Jesuitenkirche at Vienna
Andrea Pozzo, who was a brilliant sculptor, architect and painter, renovated the church in the year of 1703. The twin towers were added to the building of the church, which was built in Baroque style. However, the structures of the narrow niches, windows and the central part are different from the typical Baroque style.
The interior was significantly different from the exterior of Jesuitenkirche. The interior is adorned with illustrative ceiling frescoes and artificial marble pillars. The church is also famous for the gildings, which decorate the interiors. Descriptive paintings divide the semicircular ceiling into four parts. At the center of the ceiling, is the truly artistic painting of trompe l'oeil dome.
Thus, with its architectural brilliance, Jesuitenkirche attracts tourists from all across the globe.
