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Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral - Stephansdom, one of Vienna’s most famous sights. St. Stephen's Cathedral defines the city centre and has been the heart of Vienna for centuries. It is one of the most famous Viennese sights and was built in 1147 AD. For a long time it was uncontested as highest building in Europe measuring almost 137 m.
Duke Rudolf IV of Habsburg ordered the complete restructuring of the church in Gothic style. In 1359, he laid the cornerstone of the nave with its two aisles. The South Tower, was completed in 1433 (the Viennese have given it the nickname "Steffl," representative of the whole cathedral).
The cathedral has got two very impressive features: The gigantic roof, and the tall, lean tower (136,7 metres of hight). One can find only few gothic towers of such height that were finished in the Middle Ages. Inside the Cathedral there are many art treasures like the tomb of Prince Eugene of Savoy (1754), the Altarpiece of Wiener Neustadt, the pulpit by Anton Pilgram (1514-15), the sepulcher of Emperor Frederik III by Niclas Gerhaert (1467-1513), the watchman`s lookout, a self portrait of the sculptor, and the Gothic winged altar.
The sound of the 'Pummerin', the cathedrals big bell, is used to celebrate New Year in Austria.
Many myths are being told about Vienna's famous landmark: Find out about this weird indentation of the wall at the left side of the main entrance, which was used to measure the size of a loaf of bread by dissatisfied customers.
Then there's the story of the Servants' Madonna, which once saved an innocent girl from being arrested for stealing.
At the cathedral's apse you can admire the so-called "Zahnwehherrgott" (Lord of tooth ache), an 'ecce homo' statue once situated at the graveyard outside the cathedral.
And what about the incomplete northern steeple? Financial troubles because of the permanent threat of a Turkish siege? The Gothic style had gone out of fashion? Yes, all this is true. But the legend of the young architect who was mortally in love with the daughter of the architect building the southern steeple is much more intriguing...
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Went here on May 2nd, accompanied by Austrian friends. Service was friendly, food OK, fair price. Hence returned next day alone. Then got ripped off: charged included salad, 2 small carafes instead of 2 glasses wine and charged the max tip
what is trummer pils?
Those soups aren't worth their price! There are better places for soups in Vienna: Try "Zum Suppentopf" its on the same street!
I noticed around the Nestroplatz that you have to be careful where you walk. The Stad Park did have a doggie bag dispenser. I like Vienna - not every city is perfect but it great - hope to do more sand sculpture there this summer Craig from vancouver
Hello, just stumbled on your pages. Nice tips! I love Vienna! Too long since I've been there, but my wife is going next week, so I'll show her your pages. See you've been to Jiuzhaigou also, but no pictures? :-( Greets!
Hi,FRONA! your city's pages are great! thanks for sharing!
After my visit of the Belvedere I had a good weisen bier at Salm Brau. Nice place.
You live in a truly beautifull city. I am coming there next year after a very long absense. Would like to go and see the grotto's any suggestions ;-)
Hello Frona, greetings from Miami. Thank you for sharing your Vienna pages; it looks like a wonderful city! Enjoy your day! Midas
Interesting look at your new city. Though if you want Frida, you must go to Mexico ;-]