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St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom)

Stephansplatz 1, Vienna A-1010, Austria
43-1-515-520, 01/515-52563, 513 76 48
As featured in 3 days in Vienna
Ranked #15 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 601 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Religious Sites, Lookouts
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Fee: No
Traveler Description: When you are at St. Stephens, take the tour of the catacombs underneath the church.  It's not expensive and tours leave regularly.  There is a little... more »
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

It's stunning from the outside,but the problem when you go inside is that your breath is taken away. Go on your own tour first, then go back next day or whatever and take the tour, it makes everything even more spectacular. More

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Charlottesville VA
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

We did not do the interior of the interior tour, but went around to the various alcoves and altars on the periphery of the church. Incredible stonework that managed to look lacy and weightless. On the exterior, be sure to walk completely around the church and look at the statues and roof. The tile pattern of the roof varies from... More

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Flagstaff, Arizona
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139 reviews 139 reviews
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53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

We stopped in during an evening mass and saw the entire church lit with pink and blue lights inside. It looked tie-dyed and a bit weird. But the organ music reverberated as worshippers left, so I think we got a slightly different view of the church than normal. More

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Manila, Philippines
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Since we stayed in Pension Sacher which had a very very good view of the front and tiled roof of the Cathedral, we were able to appreciate the beauty of the Cathedral at all times (dawn, dusk, daytime..)and were so mesmerized with the architecture. Inside was also fascinating. They have a small souvenir shop to the left of the entrance. More

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Pottstown, Pennsylvania
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

disliked the odd blue and red colored lights inside the cathedral, which made a mottled effect on the pillars and walls: What was that about??? Someone has a strange idea of 'lighting'. More

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california
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Did tour and elevator to bell and views. Elevator was enough. restoration efforts cover the glass with strips of colored plastic sheeting that cast a kaleidoscope of color through the interior like a watercolor effect - wild! More

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Kathmandu, Nepal
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

I really never have been to any church in Europe, I use to think there won't be any thing to see and any interesting thing to see, the Cathedral Change my concept. must visit :) More

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melbourne
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Gothic and godly. Take the great catacombs tour. And the bell tower tour. Austere art aims you to prayer, god and heaven. More

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patra
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

In general its architecture is the standard for the era it was build. But the roof I think is making it unique. The interior is beautiful but plain because there are not many wall paintings. TIP: If during your visit you get a sunny day, arrange to visit the church in the noon. The sun rays coming through the painted... More

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Ankeny, Iowa
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149 reviews 149 reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

We were too late to venture inside but the outside is amazing. I never pictured it being THIS big! The architecture is nice and although being renovated it was still beautiful. I am sure the inside is quite nice as well. More

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