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Die römisch-katholische Ruprechtskirche ist die älteste in ihrer Grundsubstanz noch bestehende Kirche der Stadt Wien. Die Ruprechtskirche ist dem heiligen Rupert geweiht.
Der Legende nach wurde die Kirche im Jahre 740 gegründet. Die erste urkundliche Erwähnung war im Jahr 1200.
Die Ruprechtskirche liegt auf dem Gebiet des ehemaligen römischen Militärlagers Vindobona. Die heutige Kirche ist mehrfach verändert und umgebaut worden. Die ältesten, bis heute erhaltenen Mauern stammen aus dem frühen 12. Jahrhundert (die Mauern des Hauptschiffs mit der Empore und die unteren Turmgeschoße mit den romanischen Doppelfenstern). Die Kirche wurde während eines Großbrandes 1276, der fast die ganze Innenstadt vernichtete, beschädigt und anschließend gotisiert (Errichtung der neuen, polygonalen Apsis sowie Erhöhung des Turms um ein Geschoß).
Quelle und weitere Informationen: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruprechtskirche_(Wien)
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St. Rupert's Church (German: Ruprechtskirche) is a Romanesque church in Vienna, Austria. Traditionally considered to be the oldest church in the city, St. Rupert's Church is dedicated to Saint Rupert. The church is located in one of the oldest parts of the city, the section of the Roman Vindobona.
According to legend, it was founded by Cunald and Gisalrich, companions of Rupert during his occupation of the seat of bishop of Salzburg. However, because Salzburg had influence over religious issues in Vienna between 796 and 829, it is more probable that it was founded in this period.
The first reference in historical documentation is in a document of 1200 when Duke Heinrich II Jasomirgott describes a gift to the Schottenstift church. The document also mentions the Ruprechtskirche, which is labeled the oldest in the city.
After the destruction of the Roman settlement, the core part of the city grew in the area near the church. It was the seat of the religious administration before that function was transferred to the Stephansdom in 1147.
During the Middle Ages, the church was the seat of the Salt Office (Salzamt), which distributed salt to individual buyers and ensured its quality. The church overlooks the jetty of the salt merchants on the Danube channel.
The ivy-covered church has been rebuilt and altered many times in its history. In 1276, it was damaged by fire and modified. The choir dates from the 13th century, while the southern nave dates from the 15th century. In 1622, it was redecorated in Baroque style. It was also somewhat damaged by shellfire during World War II and affected by the demolition of the nearby ruins of another building. In the middle of the apse, there are two Romanesque stained-glass windows.
Source and further information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St. Rupert's Church, Vienna