Otto-Wagner-Kirche
Otto-Wagner-Kirche, also known as the Church of St. Leopold, rises above the Steinhof hospital complex and is widely regarded as one of the highlights of Art Nouveau in Vienna. Designed by Otto Wagner and built between 1903 and 1907, the church anchors the hospital hillside at Baumgartnerhöhe, about 310 meters above sea level. The structure is part of the Otto-Wagner-Areal and is distinct for its integrated hospital setting, with mosaics and stained glass by Koloman Moser and angels sculpted by Othmar Schimkowitz. Its two external towers bear statues of Saint Leopold and Saint Severin, honoring Lower Austria’s patron saints and linking the building to its regional context. The design emphasizes a gentle, rounded geometry—few sharp edges and a restrained presence that reflects its function within an asylum, including a priest’s area separated from patients and discreet access routes. …
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