Vienna Attractions
St. Stephens Cathedral in Vienna Austria © manjeet
St Stephen’s Cathedral
The Cathedral is one of the city's most recognisable symbols and
the massive south tower standing at 445 feet (136m) tall is a
dominant feature on the Vienna skyline. The 343 steps can be
climbed for a fantastic view over the city. St Stephan's Cathedral
is the most important religious building in the city and is one of
the greatest Gothic structures in Europe, and has been in a state
of continual preservation and repair since its original
construction in the 12th century due to fire, city sieges and
bombardment. The cathedral is built of limestone and has an
ornately patterned and richly coloured roof covered by glazed
tiles. The interior is rich in wood carvings, sculptures and
paintings and has numerous chapels and altars, as well as the
catacombs, which can be visited on a guided tour. Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart was married here, had children baptised here, and his
funeral was held in the Chapel of the Cross.
Address: Stephansplatz;
Website: www.stephanskirche.at;
Telephone: Guided tours: (0)1 5155 23526;
Transport: U-Bahn to Stephansplatz;
Opening time: Daily 6am to 10pm (from 7am on Sundays). Various guided tours take place daily.;
Admission: Free admission to the cathedral. Cathedral Tour: €4.50 (adults), €1.50 (children)
