Start your vacation in thrilling Vienna at St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom), one of the city's most prominent symbols. The remarkable Gothic Cathedral with the untypical colorful roof was first constructed in 1147 as a Romanesque church but burned in 1258 when only one façade stayed still. The church was re-built in the 14th and 15th centuries and turned into a spectacular Gothic Cathedral. The Cathedral is entwined in the daily life and chronicles of Vienna and Austria, witness to many of the country's historical events. In 1945 during the Second World War, the St. Stephen's Cathedral was almost destroyed and the reconstruction was completed in 1952.
The Cathedral has a wonderfully palatial interior with a golden touch and beautiful altars and chapels. It is approximately 107 meters long and its width is 34 meters. The tallest of the four Cathedral towers is almost 137 meters, and it provides a splendid panoramic view of Vienna. Also, don't miss one of Europe's famous bells, Pummerin, which is one of the largest swinging bells on the continent. The Cathedral has also impressive tombs, Ducal Crypt, and catacombs and is the last resting place of historical figures as Emperor Friedrich III, Prince Eugene of Savoy, and many other notable Austrians.
The Cathedral has a wonderfully palatial interior with a golden touch and beautiful altars and chapels. It is approximately 107 meters long and its width is 34 meters. The tallest of the four Cathedral towers is almost 137 meters, and it provides a splendid panoramic view of Vienna. Also, don't miss one of Europe's famous bells, Pummerin, which is one of the largest swinging bells on the continent. The Cathedral has also impressive tombs, Ducal Crypt, and catacombs and is the last resting place of historical figures as Emperor Friedrich III, Prince Eugene of Savoy, and many other notable Austrians.
Stephansplatz 3, 1010 Wien, Austria