Ruprechtskirche, Vienna

Name: Ruprechtskirche
Address: Ruprechtspl. 1, Vienna, 1010, Austria
Telephone: +43 1 5356003

#117 among attractions in Vienna

Baroque architecture, Church, Gothic architecture, Romanesque architecture, More...

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Facts and practical information

St. Rupert's Church is a Romanesque church in Vienna, Austria. Traditionally considered to be the oldest church in the city, St. Rupert's Church is dedicated to Saint Rupert of Salzburg, patron saint of the salt merchants of Vienna. The church is located in one of the oldest parts of the city, the section of the Roman Vindobona. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 740 (1284 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCapacity: 100Coordinates: 48°12'43"N, 16°22'28"E

Address

Ruprechtspl. 1Innere Stadt (Kärntner Viertel)Vienna 1010 Austria

Contact

+43 1 5356003

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Day trips

Ruprechtskirche – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Graben, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Stock im Eisen, Peterskirche.

~1670 ftSW
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~1630 ftSW
Tree
Stock im Eisen, Vienna
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Jesuit Church, Vienna
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Maria am Gestade, Vienna
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~1400 ftS
Cemetery
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Square
Stephansplatz, Vienna
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ruprechtskirche open?

Ruprechtskirche is open:

Monday 7 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 6 pm
Thursday 7 am - 6 pm
Friday 7 am - 6 pm
Saturday 7 am - 6 pm
Sunday 7 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Ruprechtskirche?

Nearby attractions include Stadttempel, Vienna (1 min walk), Donaukanal, Vienna (3 min walk), Schwedenplatz, Vienna (3 min walk), Römermuseum, Vienna (3 min walk).

How to get to Ruprechtskirche by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ruprechtskirche:

Bus

Schwedenplatz/Morzinplatz • Lines: 7570 (2 min walk)
Salzgries • Lines: 3A (3 min walk)

Tram

Salztorbrücke • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)
Schwedenplatz • Lines: 1, 2, Vrt (5 min walk)

Metro

Schwedenplatz • Lines: U1, U4 (5 min walk)
Stephansplatz • Lines: U1, U3 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Nationalparkboot Lobau (7 min walk)

Train

Wien Mitte (17 min walk)
Wien Praterstern (25 min walk)

Light rail

Oper, Karlsplatz • Lines: 62, Wlb (19 min walk)
Karlsplatz • Lines: 1, 62, Wlb (22 min walk)