The Church of St Augustine - the church on the square Yozefplatts in the interior of Vienna, built in the Gothic style.

Austrian duke Frederick, being imprisoned in the castle Trauznits, met with the Augustinian hermits, who made a great impression on the Duke. Returning to Vienna in 1327, Frederick founded for Augustinian church. The construction, which lasted nine years (1330-1339 gg.), Led by architect Landtner. 10 years later, in 1349, the church was consecrated.

From 1634, the church became the court. It is here married Maria Theresa and Francis of Lorraine, Napoleon and Mary Louise Franz Joseph and Sisi, and Rudolf and Princess Stephanie. The church remained the palace until 1783, then became a parish church in Vienna. In 1836, the church took possession of the secular clergy. Order of Augustinian she was returned much later - only in 1951.

The church is not very noticeable from the outside, but the inside looks pretty rich. During the reign of Emperor Joseph II in 1784 the altars were removed, then the church rebuilt in the Gothic style. The new altar was added in 2004 in honor of Emperor Charles I, who may soon be canonized.

The real treasure of the Church - silver urns that hold the hearts of many members of the Habsburg dynasty. In the crypt is 54 urn which holds the heart of Ferdinand II, Franz Joseph I, Napoleon II, Franz Karl and many others. Huge interest is the tombstone of Maria Theresa's daughter - Maria Cristina, he is considered a true masterpiece of the classical period. Monument manufactured Antonio Canova.