Schottenkirche

Architecturally beautiful building though it blends into its surroundings and is almost missable, except for the lovely harmonious church bells signaling the hour.

Absolutely beautiful hidden church. We happened to walk by and went in. There was only 2 people in the church with us. You are only allowed in the back of the church, the alter and seats are gated. Highly recommend if you want to get away from the crowds.

A beautiful church from the 12 century located on the old city, in the Freyung Square.

Baroque interior with a humble christmas market during christmas season.

The Hidden Jewel of the Freyung district of Vienna! Oh my beloved Vienna and this beautiful Cathedral! Don't miss the Abbey tour and check out the Romanche Cappelle dating back to the 13th Century. Totally Awe Inspiring! Loved the chanting of the Benedictine Brothers! Ora et Labora!

normally early in the morning I have these beautiful particle accelerator to the Divine all by myself this morning I was fortunate enough to view choir practice and then a couple of hundred kids entered in and the place became alive with human energy also

Schottenkirche is a church located at Freyung Square. This is a parish church with a history dating as far back as the 12th century when founded by Irish and Scottish Benedictine monks. However, the church building you see today is from the more recent Baroque period.

The exterior is three level facade with embedded column structures, small statue niches. The entrance is flanked by two small side towers. Windows include ornamentation while the pediment and roof are topped with angelic figure and golden crosses.

The interior is a decorated with marble walls lined with columns, moderate ornamentation and a ceiling with leafy pattern and frescos. The alter is attractive. There are side chapels Baroque in style as well. Unfortunately, we found the main nave is blocked by a screen, preventing further access into the main nave and side chapels. As such, we were only able to view the church interior from the back.

In the end, much less ornate than other Baroque churches in the city centre, we liked what we could see at Schottenkirche. Would have much enjoyed having been able to explore the interior more than was possible. Hopefully others will have better access to the church at other times of the year.

Present Church, which goes by the name Scottish Abbey dating back to 1155, founded as a Benedictines Abbey when Henry II of Austria. Possible to visit inside or even the nearby Museum.