Monday, 4 June 2007

Karlskirche (or Karl's Church), Vienna, Austria

I know, you are already thinking it. A new country and what's the first thing I show you? A church. I could go on and on about how beautiful the churches in Vienna were, but I think by now you are getting the picture. Churches in Europe are gorgeous. They just are. And Karl's Church is no different.



I have to admit, this is one of the most stunning altars that I have seen yet. The skylight is designed to illuminate the entire piece, and frankly gives it an ethereal quality. It was beautiful.


Jason, far braver than I, took an elevator to the top of the church and then was kind enough to take a picture looking down at me. (I'm blurred by the scaffolding...) However, I thought it was a cute picture. And if you look closely at the top of the picture you can see the light by the altar on the floor of the church...amazing what a window and sunny day can create!

No comments: