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- St Stephen's Cathedral
St Stephen's Cathedral
The Cathedral is one of the city's most recognisable symbols and
the massive south tower standing at 445 feet (136m) tall is a
dominant feature on the Vienna skyline. The 343 steps can be
climbed for a fantastic view over the city. St Stephan's Cathedral
is the most important religious building in the city and is one of
the greatest Gothic structures in Europe, and has been in a state
of continual preservation and repair since its original
construction in the 12th century due to fire, city sieges and
bombardment. The cathedral is built of limestone and has an
ornately patterned and richly coloured roof covered by glazed
tiles. The interior is rich in wood carvings, sculptures and
paintings and has numerous chapels and altars, as well as the
catacombs, which can be visited on a guided tour. Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart was married here, had children baptised here, and his
funeral was held in the Chapel of the Cross.
Information & Facts
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Admission
Free admission to the cathedral. Cathedral Tour:
EUR14.50 (adults), EUR12.50 (children). Other packages and
concessions available.
Language
The official language in Austria is German.
Money
The unit of currency is the Euro (EUR), which is divided into
100 cents. Currency can be exchanged at banks and bureaux de change
available in all towns, but it may be easier to use the ATMs. Banks
are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, but exchange offices at
airports and major city rail terminals are open seven days a week.
Major credit and debit cards are widely accepted though some small
hotels and restaurants may only accept cash. Travellers cheques are
also accepted.
Opening Times
Daily 6am to 10pm (from 7am on Sundays). Various
guided tours take place daily.
Time
Local time in Austria is GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday
in March to the last Sunday in October).