Stephansdom: Vienna
During my trip to Vienna in 2003 and continuing from my previous review of the Hofburg Palace, I also was fortunate enough to visit the Stephansdom. Before I go into the review fully let me set the scene. Vienna is a crowded city and around every corner is a delight. ... Read review
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Advantages: Magnificent architecture and views Disadvantages: The walk up the Steffi Tower
...a delight. The approach to Stephansdom is via the usual amorphous streets to be found in a large city and happening upon this magnificent cathedral is one of these delights. Since this cathedral is one of the main tourist attractions there is the usual cosmopolitan bustle and within this are to be found hawkers in period dress selling tickets to the many concerts that are held throughout Vienna. The Cathedral is often referred to as the soul of Vienna. ... ...on the site where the Stephansdom now stands for over 800 years. The first church was built in 1147 BC apparently on the site of a heathen shrine. The main aisle and southern tower were added in the 14th century during the reign of Duke Rudolf lV. Te Steffi Tower was completed in 1493. The Cathedral suffered damage in 1945 during WWll and was restored to almost to its present magnificence in 1950, however the restoration continues even today.
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