Augustinerkirche

The Augustinerkirche, part of the Hofburg, has seen its share of famous weddings: Emperor Franz Joseph and Elisabeth (known as Sissi), in 1854; Crown Prince Rudolf and Princess Stéphanie, in 1881; and even French emperor Napoléon (in proxy) and Austrian princess Marie Louise, a daughter of Maria Theresa, in 1810. There is tons of noteworthy art, so it’s best to explore with an Indagare-approved guide who can give a thrilling context to what you’re seeing. (Contact our Bookings Team to make arrangements). Don’t miss the marble tomb of Archduchess Maria Christine, known as Mimi. The favorite daughter of formidable Hapsburg matron Maria Christina, who had sixteen children, Mimi was the only one permitted to marry for love (rather than for reasons of state). Tragically, Mimi died shortly after the wedding, and her husband’s grief is movingly expressed in architect Antonio Canova’s sculpted tomb.