St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna
Church Baroque church in Vienna with historic interior
Vienna’s St. Francis of Assisi Church presents late-19th/early-20th ecclesiastical architecture and regular Masses; visitors attend services or short concerts and note its place in local parish life.
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St. Francis of Assisi Church (Franz-von-Assisi-Kirche) is a Roman Catholic church on Mexikoplatz in Vienna’s 2nd district, Leopoldstadt.
Constructed around the turn of the 20th century as a jubilee church to commemorate Emperor Franz Joseph I, it is notable for its prominent siting on Mexikoplatz and its late-19th/early-20th-century ecclesiastical design.
The church serves a parish congregation and is visible from nearby bridges and riverside approaches, making it a local landmark on the city’s northeastern approaches to the central districts.
Located on Mexikoplatz, the church stands close to the Danube and the Reichsbrücke transport corridor.
- Jubilee church: Built as a jubilee church around the turn of the 20th century and commonly known in Vienna as the Kaiser-Jubiläumskirche.
How to Get to St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna #
Located in Vienna’s municipal districts, the church is reachable by local tram and bus lines and is walkable from nearby U-Bahn stations depending on the exact address in Döbling or adjacent districts.
Tips for Visiting St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna #
- Attend a weekday service to hear the church's choir and to see the interior used as intended.
- The church is in Vienna's 19th district - combine with a visit to nearby Döbling wine taverns (Heuriger) for a full local evening.
Best Time to Visit St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna #
The church is accessible year-round; check local service times for concerts or liturgies.
Weather & Climate near St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna #
St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (576 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 70 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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