Wien Museum Virgilkapelle — Attraction in Vienna

The Wien Museum Virgilkapelle is situated at Stephansplatz U-Bahn-Station, 1010 Wien, Austria, in the heart of Vienna's historic center.

The Virgil Chapel is a medieval chapel that dates back to the 13th century. It was originally part of the city's fortifications and was dedicated to Saint Virgil, an important figure in the history of Vienna. Over the centuries, the chapel has undergone various uses and renovations.

The Virgil Chapel now houses a branch of the Wien Museum, which is the city's main museum dedicated to the history and culture of Vienna. The museum's exhibitions cover a wide range of topics, including the city's development, art, architecture, and notable figures.

The exhibitions at the Wien Museum Virgilkapelle change regularly and may focus on different aspects of Vienna's history and cultural heritage. Visitors can expect to see artifacts, artworks, photographs, and interactive displays that provide insights into the city's past and present.

Being located near the Stephansplatz U-Bahn Station makes the Wien Museum Virgilkapelle easily accessible to visitors using public transportation. Stephansplatz is a major transportation hub in Vienna, served by several subway lines, trams, and buses.

Visitors to Vienna interested in learning more about the city's rich history and culture may find the Wien Museum Virgilkapelle to be a fascinating destination to explore during...

We came across this exhibit by accident during a 2-day visit to Vienna in July 2016. As a mediaevalist and singer, I found this crypt a welcome addition to the Hapsburg history which is so much of Vienna's tourism. A naive visitor would find less of interest. The presentation of the whole space was striking, with an entrance down the spiral stairways, and structural and historical details on the iPad guides. The associated display of mediaeval artifacts was an unexpected bonus for us. My main complaint would be that the lighting of the exhibits is not as friendly as it could be for viewing fine detail (we are mediaevalists, remember). If this sort of thing works for you, also see the Roemer Museum in Hoher Markt, not very far away, which has exhibits of the Roman fort which stood there in times past. St Virgils Chapel was a highlight of our visit to Vienna. Worth 5 euros entry to us - we paid more for less,...

The entrance is where the metro station's entrance is. I should have probably read better before, because on the day it took me a while to find it! It is free of charge on the first Sunday of the month, as part of Wien Museum. After the information and ticket desk, there's a steep spiral staircase to go down (and one to go up again). It is well presented and looked after, I especially liked the lighting, even if no wall paintings are remaining. Some objects are on display in vitrines in a narrow corridor section, but it is quite difficult to enjoy if it is busy. At the end of this corridor, there's a video on a loop showing the development of the area through the centuries. There's no space to leave your coat and bag, but the visit should not take...