Church of the Scottish Monastery

In 1155 in Austria, Irish monks were called Scots, so when Heinrich Jazomirogotg founded a male Catholic monastery, it was called the Scottish Monastery. It is located in the center of Vienna on Freung Square. In 1177 a church was built under him. In 1276 there was a fire in the church, after which it was rebuilt, in general, during the 14-17 centuries the Church of the Scottish Monastery changed its appearance many times, it was redesigned from the Gothic style to the Baroque. The walls of the altar are painted by Tobias Pock.

In 1773-1774, the architect Andreas Zach completed a school and a priory on the territory of the monastery. In 1825, the fountain of the Black Mother appeared in the courtyard.

The monastery complex, which has survived to this day, was built by architects Andrea d'Allio (younger) and Sylvester Carlone. The magnificent altar is carved by the master Joachim von Zandrart. Also preserved is the magnificent organ on which the composer Johann Fuchs played. Since 2005, a museum has been opened in the Church of the Scottish Monastery.