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St. Rupert's Church (Ruprechtskirche), Vienna

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St. Rupert's Church (Ruprechtskirche) 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.
There is currently some debate whether the Ruprechtskirche is truly the oldest church in Vienna. Discoveries of old foundations under the St. Peter's Church and old graves under the St. Stephen's Cathedral have disputed the certainty of this label.
According to legend, it was founded by Cunald and Gisalrich, companions of Rupert during his occupation of the seat of bishop of Salzburg. However, because Salzburg had influence over religious issues in Vienna between 796 and 829, it is more probable that it was founded in this period.
The first reference in historical documentation is in a document of 1200 when Duke Heinrich II Jasomirgott describes a gift to the Schottenstift church. The document also mentions the Ruprechtskirche, which is labeled the oldest in the city.
After the destruction of the Roman settlement, the core part of the city grew in the area near the church. It was the seat of the religious administration before that function was transferred to the Stephansdom in 1147.

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• By rakuchan

  大通りからは階段を上ると左手に教会がある。ツタの絡まる塔を備えたウイーン最古の教会で訪ねると神父さまが教会について説明してくださる。中央の祭壇などは中世のものでそのほかのものは近年のものだそうだ。  more »

  From the main street, there is a church on the left. When you visit the oldest church in Vienna with an ivy-tangled tower, the priest will explain about the church. The altar in the middle is medieval and the others are in recent years.
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• By Mytravadv

  Thought this church was half tumbled down but was pleasantly surprised when we went for a closer look. It is actually still a working church and in pretty good condition considering it dates back to t...  more »

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• By Frank Stewart

  Wow, fantastic. A beautiful old chuch that needs to be visited when in Vienna. A plain and simple church inside but still very beautiful because it still exists. Located in the nightlife part of town.

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• By George On tour

  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.

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