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Stephansdom, Vienna, Austria

by Elinor

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The Stephansdom (“St. Stephen’s Cathedral”) is Vienna’s beating heart. Built on the site of a Roman cemetery, this Gothic & Romanesque behemoth has lived through two major fires, a Turkish invasion, and endless expansions. First consecrated in A.D. 1147, it is the oldest church in Vienna, and a treasure trove of history.

For this is where the bodies, hearts, or viscera of 72 Habsburg family members lie. This is where Mozart had his wedding, Vivaldi had his funeral, and Prince Eugene of Savoy has his tomb. Every famous Viennese resident has gazed at its silhouette, including Beethoven. When he glimpsed startled birds fly from bell tower but heard no bells, he realized he was truly deaf.

If you can make your way through the gauntlet of pseudo-Mozarts hawking musical entertainments, you can spend hours exploring the Stephansdom. The main entrance – the Riesentor (“Giant’s Door”) – is the one depicted in this photo. In A.D. 1443, when foundations for the stumpy north tower were being excavated, a mastodon’s thighbone was unearthed. This magical leg of a giant was promptly mounted over the door. Alas, it’s no longer there.


For more on the cathedral’s wonders, see:

  • Stephansdom – Wikipedia
  • Stephansdom – Sacred Destinations

Filed Under: Austria Tagged With: prince eugene of savoy, st. stephen's cathedral vienna, stephansdom vienna, vienna

Roof, Stephansdom, Vienna, Austria

by Elinor

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230,000 ceramic tiles are needed to mosaic the roof of the Stephansdom. Like the roof of the Matthias Church in Budapest, the colorful shingles are a late addition – they were placed on the roof in A.D. 1950 when the city was repairing significant World War Two damage.

If you gaze at the south side, to the right of the tower, you will see a mosaic of the double-headed eagle, the old symbol of the Habsburg empire. If you look at the north side, you will see two comparatively normal eagles – they hold the coat of arms of the City of Vienna and the Republic of Austria.

Public Works Bonus: The pitch of the Stephansdom roof is so steep and slippery, it is frequently washed by rain and seldom covered with snow.

Filed Under: Austria Tagged With: st. stephen's cathedral vienna, stephansdom vienna, vienna

Heidentürm, Stephansdom, Vienna, Austria

by Elinor

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The west side of Stephansdom is flanked by two 65-meter towers. These sturdy pillars were built with the rubble of Roman ruins, which is why they are called Heidentürme (“Heathen Towers”).

Filed Under: Austria Tagged With: st. stephen's cathedral vienna, stephansdom vienna, vienna

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