Marvel at St. Stephen’s Cathedral

Stephansdom (known as St. Stephen’s Cathedral in English) is one of the most spectacular pieces of architecture in all of Vienna. Construction of the Gothic tower began in the 12th century, and today the massive structure is 112 feet wide and 350 feet tall. The monument is also home to the Pummerin – the second-largest free-swinging chimed church bell in Europe.

The roof is one of the most amazing things about St. Stephen’s Cathedral. It boasts 230,000 glazed tiles carefully placed to form all kinds of shapes and patterns. On the south side, you can see a double-headed eagle, and on the north side, you can see two eagles carrying coats of arms that represent the City of Vienna and the Republic of Austria. The outside of St. Stephen’s Cathedral is so beautiful that you don’t even have to step inside if you don’t feel like it. But if you do, you’ll be greeted with impressive altars and side chapels, relics decorated with precious stones, and sarcophagi where several important people were laid to rest. For the change in your pocket, you can climb to the top of the tower and check out the fantastic city views.