Nestled away in a little Italianesque style square in the center of Vienna is the Franciscan Church of Vienna, also known as the Church of St. Jerome (Hieronymus). Originally, a 14th century Gothic church and convent, also dedicated to St. Jerome, occupied this space. Archduke Ernst in 1589, gave this existing structure to the Franciscans. Father Bonaventura Daum was responsible for the construction of the new church which began in 1603 and was completed in 1611. The oldest church organ in Vienna, designed by Johann Wockerl in 1642, is housed here. The catacombs beneath the church (and not open to the public) reportedly house the bodies of 1000 people.
St. Jerome Franciscan church of Vienna. One of the unique features is the Gothic facade to the church with a Baroque interior. This combination is not often found.
The sign on the facade indicating the name and the years of construction.
This main altar was designed by Andrea Pozzo in 1707.
The reliquary of St. Jerome (aka Hieronymus), best known for his translation of most of the bible into Latin.
Even the side altars are exquisite and could be the main altars in other churches.
Another beautifully decorated side altar.
The elevated side pulpit.
The oldest church organ in Vienna, designed by Johann Wockerl in 1642.
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