EditorialKarlskirche in Vienna, named after Saint Charles Borromaeus and erected in memory of the end of the plague in 1713. One of the two columns which flank the facade, inspired by the Trajan-column in Rome. The relief shows the deeds of Emperor Karl VI.
EditorialKarlskirche (church of Saint Karl Borromaeus), 1723-1739. Memories of the architect's stay in Rome: cupola of St. Peter, double version of Trajan's column.
EditorialKarlskirche in Vienna, interior, the cupola. The church is dedicated to Saint Charles Borromaeus and was built in gratitude for the end of the plague in 1713.
EditorialKarlskirche in Vienna, named after Saint Charles Borromaeus and erected in memory of the end of the plague in 1713. One of the two columns which flank the facade, inspired by the Trajan-column in Rome. The relief shows the deeds of Emperor Karl VI.
EditorialKarlskirche (church of Saint Karl Borromaeus), 1723-1739. Memories of the architect's stay in Rome: cupola of St. Peter, double version of Trajan's column.