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St. Stephen's Cathedral (German: Stephansdom [ˈʃ͡tɛfansˌdoːm]) is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vienna and the seat of the Archbishop of Vienna, Christoph Cardinal Schönborn, OP.
- Roman Catholic
- Cathedral, (also parish church)
St. Stephen’s Cathedral is both the spiritual and geographical centre of the city of Vienna. Find the most convenient way to get to the cathedral church, where you will be most welcome. More
Cathedral. Be your own guide or book a guided tour. You have the possibility to take part in a public cathedral tour, which we offer in German and English, or to use an audio guide in your native language. More
- Exterior. St. Stephen’s Cathedral was initially built in 1160. But a devastating fire in 1258 left little more than its stone foundations intact. Consequently, the structure you see today dates back to the 14th century, with construction halting in the early 16th century.
- Tiled Roof. The roof is a standout feature with colorful glazed tiles. Around 230,000 tiles form a striking diamond pattern in white, yellow, green, and brown colors.
- Interior. Happily, unlike other European cathedrals, St. Stephen’s was never scrubbed bare by Protestant reformers. It’s simply lovely, giving off medieval vibes.
- Kaiser Oratory. The Kaiseroratorium, or Kaiser’s Oratory, is located in the cathedral’s southern apse. It was essentially the emperor’s private prayer room.
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Jan 10, 2020 · The magnificent Gothic edifice that is St Stephen’s Cathedral, the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vienna, is one of Vienna’s most culturally significant landmarks. It’s also an important heritage site, and is respected across Austria and indeed throughout the world.
St. Stephen’s Cathedral Stephansplatz 3 1010 Vienna Opening times Monday to Saturday 6.00 am – 10.00 pm Sundays and public holidays from 7.00 am to 10.00 pm
St. Stephen's Cathedral is the symbol of Vienna and also the very center of the city. At 136 meters in height, it is the tallest church in Austria. St. Stephen’s Cathedral is not only Austria’s most important Gothic building.
