St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna is located at Stephansplatz 3. The church can be visited daily from 6am-10pm, and opens 1 hour later on Sundays. Visiting fees vary. There are free areas, but climbing the towers and visiting the catacombs costs.
St Stephen's Dome in Vienna is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vienna. It is dedicated to St. Stephen, the first martyr. The first church here dates back to 1147. The cathedral's current Romanesque and Gothic architecture, Stephansdom, as it is called in German, is a symbol of Vienna.
Stephansdom is depicted on Austrian 10 euro coins.
St Stephen's Square is in the center of Vienna. There is also an underground station of the U1 and U3 lines. The square with its spectacular building facades and the nearby fountains are places to visit in themselves.
The cathedral is built of limestone, 107 meters long, 40 meters wide and 136 meters high.
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Stephansplatz
Stefan Square
St. Stephen's Cathedral
The cathedral has two towers.
The south tower is the tallest, 136 meters high and accessible by stairs. It was built between 1368 and 1433. During wartime it served as an observation and command post.
The north tower was built between 1467 and 1511. It is 68 meters high. The North Tower is accessible by elevator for a fee. The view from the tower is spectacular,
Famous is the church's colorful roof, best seen from the north tower. It is 111 meters long and covered with 230,000 brightly colored ceramic tiles. Above the chancel on the south side of the building, the tiles form a mosaic of the double-headed eagle, the symbol of the Habsburg dynasty's rule of Vienna.
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view from the tower
top view
big bell
colored roof
church spire
The cathedral's interior features the late Gothic pulpit by Anton Pilgram, the early Baroque altar by Tobias Pock, the funerary monument of Emperor Frederick III to the south. The catacombs are a special place with separate access for a fee.
church organ
inside the church
place of prayer
the arched vaults of the church
St. Stephen's Cathedral is not just a symbol of Vienna, but a true journey through time, where history, art and spirituality blend harmoniously. Whether you are passionate about Gothic architecture, keen to explore the city's cultural treasures or simply in search of a place with a special energy, this masterpiece will impress you at every turn.
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