Minoritenkirche, Vienna, Austria 2

Minoritenkirche, Vienna, Austria 2

You can forgive Vienna for the stubby bell tower on the Minoritenkirche. The more elegant spire was knocked off, not once, but twice, in the Austro-Turkish wars. At that point, I think everyone gave up on aesthetics.

Palace Bonus: The Minoritenplatz (“Minorites Square”) is surrounded by aristocratic city-palaces, including the Palais Liechtenstein and Palais Dietrichstein. You’ll spot many golden doorways. It also the home of the Austrian State Archives and the Austrian Federal Ministry for Foreign Affairs.