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Comments:	In 1713 a final plague epidemic raged across Vienna. To his credit, the Emperor at the time (Charles VI) stayed in town. Given the circumstances, he was also determined to build a church to honor St. Charles Borromeo (1538-1584). As the Archbishop of Milan Italy, St. Charles Borromeo comforted the people of Milan during the plague that struck Milan in the 1570s. As such, Saint Charles is often referred to as the patron saint of plague sufferers. Karlskirche (St. Charles Church) was opened in 1737. The striking sacred building, with its powerful dome, is one of the most important Baroque structures in Vienna. A lift (elevator) goes up to the dome so that visitors can get a close look at the famous Rottmayr frescoes.<p> Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday 09,00 (9:00 am) to 18,00 (6:00 pm), Sunday and public holidays 12,00 (12:00 pm) to 19,00 (7:00 pm). Admission (includes the panoramic lift): Adults €8, Schoolchildren and Students €4, Children aged ten and under are free admission. If you ask nicely they may let you in for free just to press the Eurocent and/or obtain the Token.<p> This is a combination Eurocent/Token machine in one housing. There are two separate money slides to differentiate your purchase.<p> <b>Eurocent Machine 1</b> is in the church entrance. Cost to press: a Euro and a 5 cent Eurocent (€1,05) for each design. Designs all with 'Karlskirche Wien' and a dotted border:<br> 1. (H) Close up view of Karlskirche.<br> 2. (V) Bust of St. Charles Borromeo with 'Karl Borromaus'.<br> 3. (H) Full view of the Karlskirche building.<p> <b>Token Machine</b> is in the church entrance. Cost to press: a 2 Euro coin or two 1 Euro coins (€2,00):<br> Obverse design: Full view of the Karlskirche building surrounded by 11 stars with 'Karlskirche Wien'.<br> Reverse design: Order of the Knights of the Cross with the Red Star (A religious order devoted to offering medical care) symbol with 'Orden Kreuzherren Mit Dem Roten Stern'.<p> G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: N48° 11' 54.0852" Longitude: W-16° 22' 17.5116"<br> Google Maps coordinates: 59XC+7P Vienna, Austria<p> 9/19 you have to pay admission, but the ticket office let me go in for free just to get a penny made NV<p> October 20, 2020. Closed due to Covid. The church is only open for individual prayers and for attending Holy Mass. Check the website for updates on opening dates.<p>
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Karlskirche (St. Charles Church)

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Kreuzherrengasse 1
Vienna (Wien), Austria, 1040

Phone: +43 1 5046187

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In 1713 a final plague epidemic raged across Vienna. To his credit, the Emperor at the time (Charles VI) stayed in town. Given the circumstances, he was also determined to build a church to honor St. Charles Borromeo (1538-1584). As the Archbishop of Milan Italy, St. Charles Borromeo comforted the people of Milan during the plague that struck Milan in the 1570s. As such, Saint Charles is often referred to as the patron saint of plague sufferers. Karlskirche (St. Charles Church) was opened in 1737. The striking sacred building, with its powerful dome, is one of the most important Baroque structures in Vienna. A lift (elevator) goes up to the dome so that visitors can get a close look at the famous Rottmayr frescoes.

Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday 09,00 (9:00 am) to 18,00 (6:00 pm), Sunday and public holidays 12,00 (12:00 pm) to 19,00 (7:00 pm). Admission (includes the panoramic lift): Adults €8, Schoolchildren and Students €4, Children aged ten and under are free admission. If you ask nicely they may let you in for free just to press the Eurocent and/or obtain the Token.

This is a combination Eurocent/Token machine in one housing. There are two separate money slides to differentiate your purchase.

Eurocent Machine 1 is in the church entrance. Cost to press: a Euro and a 5 cent Eurocent (€1,05) for each design. Designs all with 'Karlskirche Wien' and a dotted border:
1. (H) Close up view of Karlskirche.
2. (V) Bust of St. Charles Borromeo with 'Karl Borromaus'.
3. (H) Full view of the Karlskirche building.

Token Machine is in the church entrance. Cost to press: a 2 Euro coin or two 1 Euro coins (€2,00):
Obverse design: Full view of the Karlskirche building surrounded by 11 stars with 'Karlskirche Wien'.
Reverse design: Order of the Knights of the Cross with the Red Star (A religious order devoted to offering medical care) symbol with 'Orden Kreuzherren Mit Dem Roten Stern'.

G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: N48° 11' 54.0852" Longitude: W-16° 22' 17.5116"
Google Maps coordinates: 59XC+7P Vienna, Austria

9/19 you have to pay admission, but the ticket office let me go in for free just to get a penny made NV

October 20, 2020. Closed due to Covid. The church is only open for individual prayers and for attending Holy Mass. Check the website for updates on opening dates.

Machine 1 - Inside lobby of main entrance

Token Machine 1 - Inside lobby of main entrance