Palace · UNESCO
Schönbrunn Palace
Vienna, Austria
The Habsburg summer palace with ornate rooms and vast gardens, one of Vienna's top sights.
Church, mosque or temple · Austria · Vienna
Karlskirche
A baroque church with a huge green dome and two columns modelled on Roman ones.
about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Karlskirche matters
The Karlskirche has a huge green dome, a classical portico and two tall columns carved with scenes. Inside, a lift takes you up into the dome for a close look at the frescoes. A reflecting pond in front makes a good photo.
Talking points
- Two giant columns flank the entrance.
- A lift lets you look up close at the dome frescoes.
- It was built after a plague.
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