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When in Vienna, this cathedral is a must-see. We started with the tower, which you need to pay for. You enter a narrow, spiral stone staircase that takes you up, and up, and up. 343 steps, to be exact. It doesn't seem like that much, but you're inside what is basically a stone tube with steps made for feet from the 16 and 1700's! By the time you get to the top, you're winded and have had a good workout, but the views are incredible! You can see across the city in every direction, and you get an up close look of the gorgeous cathedral roof. We stayed up there for at least 20 to 30 minutes, just taking everything in (and cooling off). The descent was much easier. We then looked around the outside of the church, taking in all the architectural details. There is a model on the right side of the building as you are facing it, and it gives you a pretty good idea of the layout. Finally, we made our way to the main entrance and entered. St. Stephan's is extremely Gothic in design and it shows, literally everywhere. Pictures will never do it justice. There are just soooo many carvings, frescoes, paintings, and stained glass windows to look at that it can be difficult to take it all in. Of all the churches in Vienna, this is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Vienna. THIS is the church not to miss. 66/2025
We visited St. Stephen's Cathedral on our last morning in Vienna (a Monday). It is, unsurprisingly, located at the St. Stephansplatz subway station. This is also the closest public restroom, as they do not have one available in the church itself. The church opened at 9 a.m. and we were a few minutes early. We circled around the outside and took some photos. My wife had downloaded Rick Steves audio tour of the church (covering both the interior and exterior) and was fairly interesting. It lasted about 35 minutes. While it is free to enter the church, there are 3 areas where you have to pay: the 2 towers and the main aisle / altar. You can see most of the interior from the free side-aisle, but depending on how up-close you want to get, you may want to pay. I think each area cost about 7 Euros per person, but you could get a combo ticket for 20 Euros. We just did the towers, though. For the smaller north tower, there is an elevator. It only takes 5 people plus the operator so there may be a line (up and down). There are a couple of different platforms at the top along with good views of the church's tiled roof and the surrounding area. I thought it was worth it. No one else was interested in climbing the taller south tower with me. There is no elevator there, and it was 343 steps to get up to a small, enclosed gift shop about 2/3 of the way up the structure. You are still higher than you were on the other side, though. It took about 12 minutes for the climb. As this is enclosed, the views are more restricted here. There are some nice views, though. I'm not sure this is really worth it, but I'd skipped the bell tower in Bruges last year due to what I thought was price-gouging, so I felt due for a tower climb. The cathedral is one of the signature spots in Vienna, so it is definitely worth a visit. I don't think it was quit in the same league as Notre Dame in Paris or St. Peter's, but it was certainly a place I'd recommend.
Wow... this cathedral is impressive, even by European standards. You can see it from a large distance already and as you come nearer you can see the expanse of this building. The interior as well as the exterior are well maintained. There are just so many details to look at, you could spend hours in here. The grandeur of the past is almost overwhelming. The super high ceilings may make you feel somewhat insignificant. Definitely a must see if you're in the city.
The area around St Stephens Cathedral is very touristy, so I felt safe walking around and taking photos of the cathedral late at night. It is an awe-inspiring, gorgeous, gothic behemoth of a building. The female vocals from Rammstein's "Sonne" plays in my head upon tilting my eyes heavenward so that I can absorb St Stephen Cathedral's majesty and take many, many photos capturing the details of its gothic architecture.
Gorgeous cathedral that can be seen above the city limits. Stephansplatz square surrounds the cathedral with shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Horse drawn carriages ready to guide you around were on one side of the church. After taking quite a few pics, we headed inside and mass was in session. Limited access once inside unless you were attending mass, but the beautiful organ was playing and the interior of the church was absolutely amazing to look at. The cathedral has a north and south tower you can go up. We went for the south tower which has amazing views of the entire city. Cost was 6.5 euros each and you'll take 343 steep spiral stairs to get to the top. No easy feat, I felt a little dizzy afterwards....but worth it. Once at top, windows open up views to all of Vienna. A small bench area to rest and gift shop are there as well. After our way down, the harvest festival had started on Stephansplatz with a local band playing that were guided by police through the streets. Happy Sunday!
Date of visit: June 6, 2024 We purchased All Inclusive Tickets online as we did not have much in the way of Euros and when on site, only cash is accepted for the various "tours." See my separate review of the Dom Museum Wien, too. Here are reviews of the various elements of the cathedral. Catacombs (Katakombenfuhrung) - You gather inside the church and the guide will narrate in English and German. Our guide did not pause long for questions so if you have any, ask 'em quick! No pictures during the catacombs tour--understandable but a bit disappointing as it's difficult to explain what it is that you are seeing! Many parts are quite dark so I did use my phone camera to illuminate some areas a little better. North Tower (Nordturm) - This is where you can "see" the Pummerin, the largest church bell in Austria. The real view here is that of Vienna as the bell is enclosed behind dirty windows. The elevator is small so suck in your guy before and during the ride! The guides are fun and play great music and it's a 20 second ride so it could certainly be far worse. South Tower (Sudturm) - You would think that after climbing over 300 narrow stairs you would be greeted with wonderful sights and people. And you would be wrong; there is a small gift shop and the views are only through small windows. The cashier here looked like he drowns kittens for fun in his spare time, so if you are wary of the stairs, you could definitely skip this one. All in all a mixed bag here. If you want to do just some of these things and skip others to same some time and money, that is definitely the way to go. And the cathedral itself is free to wander through. We could have done the audio tour of the cathedral but we were a bit audioguided out by this point.
Yelp Review 2023 #13: An Austrian landmark not to be missed. It's a beautiful Catholic Church. Even if you're not Catholic, you'd find this church remarkable from the outside and inside. Sadly, a lot of tourists I've witnessed and encountered here do not have etiquette. Be respectful of church-goers as you would your own place of worship - May it be a mosque, temple or synagogue. You wouldn't want to be praying and wanting some peace and tourists snapping pictures and being loud, right? Take your crying and screaming children out of the church until they've calmed down. This church has been around for centuries. Since the 12th century to be exact. It has not escaped the devastation caused by World War II. The day I visited was the day after Christmas which was also St. Stephen's feast day which means more people came. There's a lot of remarkable features of this church including catacombs that were accidentally discovered only in 2000. (Refer to my catacombs review). The altar is pretty high. The roof is also beautiful. They also have a Christmas market outside the church from November to December.
St. Stephen's Cathedral founded in the 12th century is one of the must see highlights when visiting Vienna. Situated in Vienna's historic center at Stephanplatz, this Romanesque church with Gothic additions is quite the site to see. It's listed in the top 10 tallest churches in the world. Admission to the church is FREE, although there are several tours available inside to admire the beauty of this church. One of the unique features of this church are the colorful mosaic roof tiles. A great way to get a closer look at them is to take an elevator (6 euros) up the north tower. You'll also be treated to gorgeous views of Vienna from up there. One can also go up the south tower (343 stairs to the top and no elevator). Overall I enjoyed my visit here and it's one of the must see sites in Vienna. Just a few hundred feet away is another beautiful church worth visiting, St. Peter's (Baroque style).
There is something about these old European churches that really reignites the religious flame within. I wish we had anything like this in the United States, but unfortunately, we do not. Saint Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, while maybe not as gorgeous other cathedrals throughout Europe, is nonetheless fantastic display of beauty and religious expression. When you first enter, you are struck with the sheer magnitude of the interior, as well as the architectural beauty of the building. Admission was free, you could choose to pay for tours if you wanted. highly recommend!
I saw.A LOT of churches on my trip up the beautiful Danube River (back when Americans could go to Europe!). And this one was my favorite. It was as beautiful on the outside as it was from within. There was so much to see and learn about this religious symbol's 700 history. Vienna is an awesome city and this church is located not far from an outdoor mall and many coffee and bakery shops, so you can spend a whole afternoon visiting this site if you would like. What I loved about this church was is ominous gothic appearance. Very dark, yet inspiring if that makes any sense! There much to see and do in Vienna... but be sure to add a stop at this landmark on your visit to this historic city.
My friend and I visited Domkirche St. Stephan a week or so ago when we were in Vienna for vacation together. The Cathedral is a Roman Catholic Church, the mother church of the Archdiocese of Vienna. The cathedral has some incredible architecture - Romanesque and Gothic - as it dates back to the 12th century. It seemed to be the heart of Vienna - at least as far as tourists are concerned. We must have walked past it three or more times - it's centrally located within Innere Stadt and near a lot of other Vienna attractions. This means that Domkirche is a hot spot for tourists. It was packed - inside the cathedral, outside the cathedral, everywhere. We purchased all-inclusive tickets (25 euros each), which you have to pay for in cash. It includes a self-guided tour of the cathedral, entrance to the south and north towers, the option to join the tour of the catacombs, and more. We enjoyed the tour of the catacombs. The guide did the tour in German and English, and it was interesting and informative. Unfortunately, the cathedral in the afternoon on a Monday was just too crowded to enjoy. We took the elevator up to one of the towers (I can't remember which), because you can only access it by elevator. The wait to go up took 10 or so minutes, because the elevator only fits a few people (maybe 4?). But the wait to get down took even longer. By then, we weren't sure we had time for the other tower (which have been the better tower anyway?). It was interesting, and I did enjoy the catacombs tour and the views from the tower we had time for. But I recommend going as early as possible in the day to avoid the crowds so you can enjoy it. read more
When in Vienna, this cathedral is a must-see. We started with the tower, which you need to pay for. You enter a narrow, spiral stone staircase that takes you up, and up, and up. 343 steps, to be exact. It doesn't seem like that much, but you're inside what is basically a stone tube with steps made for feet from the 16 and 1700's! By the time you get to the top, you're winded and have had a good workout, but the views are incredible! You can see across the city in every direction, and you get an up close look of the gorgeous cathedral roof. We stayed up there for at least 20 to 30 minutes, just taking everything in (and cooling off). The descent was much easier. We then looked around the outside of the church, taking in all the architectural details. There is a model on the right side of the building as you are facing it, and it gives you a pretty good idea of the layout. Finally, we made our way to the main entrance and entered. St. Stephan's is extremely Gothic in design and it shows, literally everywhere. Pictures will never do it justice. There are just soooo many carvings, frescoes, paintings, and stained glass windows to look at that it can be difficult to take it all in. Of all the churches in Vienna, this is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Vienna. THIS is the church not to miss. 66/2025 read more
We visited St. Stephen's Cathedral on our last morning in Vienna (a Monday). It is, unsurprisingly, located at the St. Stephansplatz subway station. This is also the closest public restroom, as they do not have one available in the church itself. The church opened at 9 a.m. and we were a few minutes early. We circled around the outside and took some photos. My wife had downloaded Rick Steves audio tour of the church (covering both the interior and exterior) and was fairly interesting. It lasted about 35 minutes. While it is free to enter the church, there are 3 areas where you have to pay: the 2 towers and the main aisle / altar. You can see most of the interior from the free side-aisle, but depending on how up-close you want to get, you may want to pay. I think each area cost about 7 Euros per person, but you could get a combo ticket for 20 Euros. We just did the towers, though. For the smaller north tower, there is an elevator. It only takes 5 people plus the operator so there may be a line (up and down). There are a couple of different platforms at the top along with good views of the church's tiled roof and the surrounding area. I thought it was worth it. No one else was interested in climbing the taller south tower with me. There is no elevator there, and it was 343 steps to get up to a small, enclosed gift shop about 2/3 of the way up the structure. You are still higher than you were on the other side, though. It took about 12 minutes for the climb. As this is enclosed, the views are more restricted here. There are some nice views, though. I'm not sure this is really worth it, but I'd skipped the bell tower in Bruges last year due to what I thought was price-gouging, so I felt due for a tower climb. The cathedral is one of the signature spots in Vienna, so it is definitely worth a visit. I don't think it was quit in the same league as Notre Dame in Paris or St. Peter's, but it was certainly a place I'd recommend. read more
Wow... this cathedral is impressive, even by European standards. You can see it from a large distance already and as you come nearer you can see the expanse of this building. The interior as well as the exterior are well maintained. There are just so many details to look at, you could spend hours in here. The grandeur of the past is almost overwhelming. The super high ceilings may make you feel somewhat insignificant. Definitely a must see if you're in the city. read more
The area around St Stephens Cathedral is very touristy, so I felt safe walking around and taking photos of the cathedral late at night. It is an awe-inspiring, gorgeous, gothic behemoth of a building. The female vocals from Rammstein's "Sonne" plays in my head upon tilting my eyes heavenward so that I can absorb St Stephen Cathedral's majesty and take many, many photos capturing the details of its gothic architecture. read more
Gorgeous roof on the outside of this church that blasts choral music inside, which I actually love and made the atmosphere celebratory. Turns out Mozart got married here (and I can see why!) Tall stained glass windows. 5 stars!!! read more
2 years ago
Gorgeous cathedral that can be seen above the city limits. Stephansplatz square surrounds the cathedral with shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Horse drawn carriages ready to guide you around were on one side of the church. After taking quite a few pics, we headed inside and mass was in session. Limited access once inside unless you were attending mass, but the beautiful organ was playing and the interior of the church was absolutely amazing to look at. The cathedral has a north and south tower you can go up. We went for the south tower which has amazing views of the entire city. Cost was 6.5 euros each and you'll take 343 steep spiral stairs to get to the top. No easy feat, I felt a little dizzy afterwards....but worth it. Once at top, windows open up views to all of Vienna. A small bench area to rest and gift shop are there as well. After our way down, the harvest festival had started on Stephansplatz with a local band playing that were guided by police through the streets. Happy Sunday! read more
St. Stephen's Cathedral is a Gothic masterpiece. Construction began in the 12th century, and over the centuries, it evolved with various architectural styles. Mozart was married here, and Haydn's funeral was held here. Beautiful and a must see. read more
Date of visit: June 6, 2024 We purchased All Inclusive Tickets online as we did not have much in the way of Euros and when on site, only cash is accepted for the various "tours." See my separate review of the Dom Museum Wien, too. Here are reviews of the various elements of the cathedral. Catacombs (Katakombenfuhrung) - You gather inside the church and the guide will narrate in English and German. Our guide did not pause long for questions so if you have any, ask 'em quick! No pictures during the catacombs tour--understandable but a bit disappointing as it's difficult to explain what it is that you are seeing! Many parts are quite dark so I did use my phone camera to illuminate some areas a little better. North Tower (Nordturm) - This is where you can "see" the Pummerin, the largest church bell in Austria. The real view here is that of Vienna as the bell is enclosed behind dirty windows. The elevator is small so suck in your guy before and during the ride! The guides are fun and play great music and it's a 20 second ride so it could certainly be far worse. South Tower (Sudturm) - You would think that after climbing over 300 narrow stairs you would be greeted with wonderful sights and people. And you would be wrong; there is a small gift shop and the views are only through small windows. The cashier here looked like he drowns kittens for fun in his spare time, so if you are wary of the stairs, you could definitely skip this one. All in all a mixed bag here. If you want to do just some of these things and skip others to same some time and money, that is definitely the way to go. And the cathedral itself is free to wander through. We could have done the audio tour of the cathedral but we were a bit audioguided out by this point. read more
Yelp Review 2023 #13: An Austrian landmark not to be missed. It's a beautiful Catholic Church. Even if you're not Catholic, you'd find this church remarkable from the outside and inside. Sadly, a lot of tourists I've witnessed and encountered here do not have etiquette. Be respectful of church-goers as you would your own place of worship - May it be a mosque, temple or synagogue. You wouldn't want to be praying and wanting some peace and tourists snapping pictures and being loud, right? Take your crying and screaming children out of the church until they've calmed down. This church has been around for centuries. Since the 12th century to be exact. It has not escaped the devastation caused by World War II. The day I visited was the day after Christmas which was also St. Stephen's feast day which means more people came. There's a lot of remarkable features of this church including catacombs that were accidentally discovered only in 2000. (Refer to my catacombs review). The altar is pretty high. The roof is also beautiful. They also have a Christmas market outside the church from November to December. read more
St. Stephen's Cathedral founded in the 12th century is one of the must see highlights when visiting Vienna. Situated in Vienna's historic center at Stephanplatz, this Romanesque church with Gothic additions is quite the site to see. It's listed in the top 10 tallest churches in the world. Admission to the church is FREE, although there are several tours available inside to admire the beauty of this church. One of the unique features of this church are the colorful mosaic roof tiles. A great way to get a closer look at them is to take an elevator (6 euros) up the north tower. You'll also be treated to gorgeous views of Vienna from up there. One can also go up the south tower (343 stairs to the top and no elevator). Overall I enjoyed my visit here and it's one of the must see sites in Vienna. Just a few hundred feet away is another beautiful church worth visiting, St. Peter's (Baroque style). read more
There is something about these old European churches that really reignites the religious flame within. I wish we had anything like this in the United States, but unfortunately, we do not. Saint Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, while maybe not as gorgeous other cathedrals throughout Europe, is nonetheless fantastic display of beauty and religious expression. When you first enter, you are struck with the sheer magnitude of the interior, as well as the architectural beauty of the building. Admission was free, you could choose to pay for tours if you wanted. highly recommend! read more
An absolute must see in Vienna. No entrance fee to walk in. The architecture is breathtaking - inside and outside. The stain glass windows are incredible. The tile roof is beautiful as well. I imagine it's gorgeous from an aerial view as well. read more
I saw.A LOT of churches on my trip up the beautiful Danube River (back when Americans could go to Europe!). And this one was my favorite. It was as beautiful on the outside as it was from within. There was so much to see and learn about this religious symbol's 700 history. Vienna is an awesome city and this church is located not far from an outdoor mall and many coffee and bakery shops, so you can spend a whole afternoon visiting this site if you would like. What I loved about this church was is ominous gothic appearance. Very dark, yet inspiring if that makes any sense! There much to see and do in Vienna... but be sure to add a stop at this landmark on your visit to this historic city. read more
It is always so beautiful to see the almighty Stephansdom in Vienna. I loved the place as kid and still am in aawww when I go back to visit. You always find street entertainer, Fiaker, plenty of fantastic photoshops and yes... tourists. I know Vienna and find the not so touristy gems... it is for sur an unforgettable experience read more
2 years ago
Domkirche St. Stephan is one of Vienna's most visited sites. It is a must see when arriving in Vienna. read more
St. Michael's Cathedral was completed in the year 1160, and is one of Vienna's most recognizable symbols. I was surprised to discover that it was free to tour, and photography is allowed. The church is magnificent in EVERY way and a must see while in Vienna read more
2 years ago
Another pretty gothic cathedral in Austria. It was under construction when I went to see it, but you can still see the beautiful detailing that went into the steeples and exterior of the church. It hurt my neck looking up at it for so long to check out the detail of the steeples. Entrance inside the church is free, but a fee to enter beyond the entrance way and into the main part of the church. read more
Absolute must to visit the St. Stephan's cathedral when in Vienna. It's free to enter, but we took a tour of the catacomb which takes you below ground. There's two sections, the old and the new. Very interesting to look at all the tombs and the skulls/bones. It costs 6 euros for adults. The gift shop and the tour only takes cash. read more
4 years ago
St. Stephen's Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Vienna. Consecrated in 1147, the current cathedral resides on remains of two prior churches and utilizes both Romanesque and Gothic architecture to create it's unique facade. read more
Amazing Stephansdom Beautiful Romanesque cathedral that was completed in 1160 AD with later Gothic additions. Saved from complete destruction during WWII when a retreating German officer disregarded a command to fire a hundred shells and leave it in ashes, it sustained major damage from fires in 1945 and underwent rebuilding after the war. read more
A soaring gothic style cathedral in the center of old town that's taller than everything else in the neighborhood. We visited St Stevens cathedral during a private walking tour of the old town with our Tours by Locals guide Elisabeth. Like all churches in Vienna, there was no fee to enter the building. As we were visiting during the holiday season, there was also a lively Christmas market just outside in the square. Inside you feel the centuries and can imagine what a person attending mass 400 years ago must have felt about the soaring ceiling and long angular lines. For a fee you can rent an audio guide as well as go further into the church itself. Unless you are planning to walk up the approximately 400 stairs to the top of the bell tower, you will probably spent 30 minutes here taking in the sights. We did come back for a second visit and paid to take the elevator to the top of the north tower (a quick ride up once you get through the line -elevator only holds about 5-6 people), for some great views since the weather was fairly nice. read more
The Stephansdom is such a grand and beautiful church. I must have passed by it at least a dozen times during my stay in Vienna, yet each time, I still couldn't resist snapping a photo. There is a fee to enter, but if you have the Vienna Pass, it's included. What is not included is the tower climb, which is an additional €5.50. When I say "climb", I mean that there is this angry-looking man who rides the elevator up with you, and brings you back down. Not quite sure how he knows when you want to come back down, especially since there were only two other people up there with us, but we got lucky and were able to get back down when we wanted to. Up top, there's really not much to see. You don't get any spectacular views, but you do get to see some of the church roof's detail. Around Christmastime, there's a small Christmas Market along the side - nothing grand but will work if all you're looking to do is drink mulled wine and window shop. I did buy a beautiful glass ornament, which lights up, for about €10 - something I couldn't find at the bigger Christmas market at Rathaus. Also, I'm not sure if it's because if it was Christmas or if it's a year-round thing, but the outside of the church lights up and changes colors at night. read more
7 years ago
Beautiful church, amazing history. It's free to enter the church but you'll have to pay to enter the main section (nave, chapel, etc.). If you want to better understand the cathedral and what you're looking at, there's a free Rick Steves audio guide which covers this site. Although many people recommend walking up the 343 stairs of the south tower, I found it was not worth the €5/person and vomit inducing vertigo. You basically walk up a dark, narrow spiraling staircase to the "top" (not really the top) to a warm, enclosed room where you can partially see the roof. After going back down and walking around the church did I realize that the north tower would have been a better choice to view the roof tiling. Plus, for the north tower, you can take an elevator up and walk around the entire tower on the balcony in fresh air. read more
I'm getting old... I'm get tired... I'm intimated by long staircases... Luckily this place has an elevator! (aka Lift) I think it was about €5 to take the elevator up one of the towers. Worth it. Up there you'll get a great view of the city, as well as the church's colorful groovy roof. Far out man... read more
The most important religious building in Vienna, St. Stephen's Cathedral is absolutely beautiful with its multi-coloured tile roof, is considered one of the city's most recognizable symbols. I bought some magnet to take home and most had this cathedral in it. During my short stay in Vienna, I listed two locations I must see and this was one of them. During two days I spent here, I came here twice. First was at evening and took some pictures from outside only and the next day, went inside. Pictures I posted here is without any processing. (Except Yelp compressed image as I uploaded here). Since I only had limited time, I didn't get a chance to do any tours they offered. I spent 20 mins or so and took about 20 pictures. I read up on some internet articles prior to my visit, this cathedral witnessed many important events in the past. I like Mozart, he got married here. Standing here thinking about it was such a feeling. I would love to come back here to take time to join some of their tours to witness this historical building and architecture. I really fell in love with Vienna. I hope to have an opportunity to come back again. read more
There is no shortage of beautiful architecture in Europe, and Stephansdom is another example of that. This towering, impressive cathedral is located in the middle of old Vienna and is an imposing structure around the gaggle of modern buildings and the nearby shopping arcade. The second you walk in, it's hard to ignore the beautiful interiors that almost outweigh the exquisite Gothic exterior. The place is clearly still a place of worship based on the tourist to actual worshiper ratio when you step inside. Vienna has no shortage of incredible sights and this place definitely is among my top 5 favorite places that I visited during my stay. Fortunately it doesn't require a major schlep around the city to get here. This beautiful place is near a lot of major landmarks and attractions and the odds of you finding this place as you tour the city is very high. Personally I think anybody would be remiss if they didn't have the opportunity to at least come by and spend some time here. read more
Stephansdom stands in Stephansplatz, an ancient square located in the heart of the old city of Vienna, It was built in the 12 century on top the ruins of two previous churches which were themselves constructed over a 4th century Roman cemetery. Named after the Christian Martyr, Saint Stephan, the church was constructed in order to transfer the Catholic See in Austria from St. Peter's in Rome, to the Capital in Vienna. And so not only does it's history run deep, but also it was constructed to be a powerful symbol of religious self determination at the height of Catholic Europe. The cathedral itself dominates the old center of Vienna, with its unique free standing twin spires, and its ornate and colorful tiled roof. If you have the stamina for it, a hike up the 14 flights of the south tower will reveal some spectacular views. The interior of the church is large, with many statues both of stone, and more uniquely of painted wood. It is not only a tourist attraction but it is also a functioning church... the active seat of the arch bishop of Austria, and also the center of the largest parish in Vienna, offering multiple services on Sundays (and more on main holidays) which include amazing organ music and an inspiring mass in German. Another fun experience here is to go down into the old catacombs. It is spooky and inspiring at the same time. Come here in the winter if you can. Snow makes the visage of the dom all the more spectacular. read more
11 years ago
St. Stephen's Cathedral is a beautiful church, and its located in the heart of the city, where the tourists congregate, the horse carriages congregates, where people dressed like Mozart sells you shows, and the panhandlers congregates. I would normally say its worthy of 5 stars except for the part they ask for a separate admission to access the "good" part of the church. Really? What Catholic Church charges people to admire a building built for God and his people? -1 star for that. I'm sorry but either make people pay to begin with, and give full access, or don't charge at all. Otherwise, its another magnificent church in Europe, but with just too much of a commercial appeal outside. read more
St Stephens Cathedral is Vienna's eye: it rises from the Innerstradt with its 2 massive towers, one that is 450 feet. What really caught my eye is the zig zag pattern of the roof and its 230,000 ceramic tiles. There is so much history to this beautiful cathedral: how it survived WW II,the original Gothic timbered roof burned, the cathedrals bell crashed to the ground, Mozart was baptized in this Cathedral. There is much to see inside especially the treasury which is accessed by elevator. Here lies church art,precious relics and views down in the nave. The nave is massive and contains 77 statues. When I entered the Cathedral I felt peace and took time to reflect: surrounded by the beautiful stain glass windows and wondrous singing from the choir. This Cathedral is a must see when visiting Vienna. There are many tours you can take separately: the nave, catacombs and treasury or a combo tour to see all three and more. Main entrance to the Cathedral is free. read more
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