The prebendal church Zum Göttlichen Heiland was built as a votive offering after the abortive attempt in 1853 to assassinate Franz Joseph I. Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Franz Joseph’s brother, who was later to become Emperor of Mexico, led the eay in raising the necessary finance. Heinrich Ferstel chose the Neo-Gothic style, in imitation of the French Gothic cathedrals, and the chancel is one of the best examples of 19^th c. historically-inspired architecture.

The church possesses several important works of art. In the baptistery in the south transept can be seen Count Niklas Salm’s Renaissance sepulcher (1530-33) surmounted by a recumbent figure of the Count and with twelve superb relieves on the sides; iz is a product of Loy Hering`s workshops. In the side-chapel in the south transept the important 15^th c. Antwerp Altar is beautifully carved and contains scenes from the Passion. In a niche in the north transept is a copy of Our Lady of Guadeloupe which serves as a reminder of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico, the church’s first protector.