20.06.11

This afternoon I decided that I should venture to Schottentor to enjoy the beautiful weather and sketch an aspect of the Votivkirche. The 19^th Century church was built opposite the Molker –Bastei where a tailor had tried to assassinate the Emperor Franz Joseph in 1853. The church was designed by Heinrich von Ferstel and had many chapels dedicated to Austrian regiments and military heroes.
In my opinion its striking spires are the most attractive of the churches in Vienna and the intricate detailing manages to flow seeminglessly across the facades. It was a stunning afternoon and it is always a pleasure to sit and enjoy the architecture of Vienna, especially in my last few weeks here.

A5 Sketch; aspect of east wing of Voltivkirche, Schottentor, Wien.