St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna

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It is often mistakenly stated that Mozart died poor and so was buried in an unmarked pauper's grave. The truth is that under burial laws decreed in 1784, all – rich or poor – were required to be buried unembalmed and without coffins in communal graves. These laws were still in effect when Mozart died

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Some of the architectural drawings date from the Middle Ages and are on paper 15 ft long and too fragile to handle. Laser measurements of the ancient cathedral have now been made so that a digital 3-dimensional virtual model of the cathedral now exists in its computers, and detailed modern plans

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The most visible current repair project is a multi-year renovation of the tall south tower, for which scaffolding has been installed. Fees from advertising on the netting around the scaffolding were defraying some of the costs of the work, but the concept of such advertising was controversial and has

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rebuilt the west end (Riesenorgel) organ using the 1960 facade and some old pipework and this resulted in an organ of 5 manuals with 130 stops. The choir organ has its own console but there is a separate console, built 2017-2020 and comprising 5 manuals with 185 stops, from which the Riesenorgel and

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ordered the crypt built for his remains in the new cathedral he commissioned. By 1754, the small rectangular chamber was overcrowded with 12 sarcophagi and 39 urns, so the area was expanded with an oval chamber added to the east end of the rectangular one. In 1956, the two chambers were renovated and

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A peal of eleven electrically operated bells, cast in 1960, hangs in the soaring south tower. Replacements for other ancient bells also lost in the 1945 fire, they are used during Masses at the cathedral: four are used for an ordinary Mass; the quantity increases to as many as ten for a major holiday

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in 1683, it served as the main observation and command post for the defence of the walled city, and it even contains an apartment for the watchmen who, until 1955, manned the tower at night and rang the bells if a fire was spotted in the city. At the tip of the tower stands the double-eagle imperial

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are depicted. In 1945, fire caused by World War II damage to nearby buildings leapt to the north tower of the cathedral and destroyed the wooden framework of the roof. Replicating the original bracing for so large a roof (it rises 38 metres above the floor) would have been cost-prohibitive, so over

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to grant Vienna its own bishop, to be appointed by the emperor. Despite long-standing resistance by the Bishops of Passau, who did not wish to lose control of the area, the Diocese of Vienna was canonically established on 18 January 1469, with St. Stephen's Cathedral as its mother church. In 1722

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troops entered the city. The winds carried the fire to the cathedral, where it severely damaged the roof, causing it to collapse. Fortunately, protective brick shells built around the pulpit, Frederick III's tomb, and other treasures, minimized damage to the most valuable artworks. However, the

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A major project has been recently completed for which visitors and worshippers in St. Stephen's Cathedral had been waiting since 1147: better heating of the church during the winter. Previous systems, including fireplaces, just deposited soot and grease on the artwork, but the new system uses

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Chapel, in the base of the south tower, is the baptismal chapel. The 14-sided baptismal font was completed in 1481, and its cover was formerly the soundboard above the famed pulpit in the main church. Its marble base shows the four Evangelists, while the niches of the basin feature the twelve

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and framework (now one of several) for it, and the Emperor personally ordered the icon placed near the High Altar in the front of the church, where it stood prominently from 1697 until 1945. Since then, it has been in a different framework, above an altar under a medieval stone

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can be output at will. When weathered stonework needs to be repaired or replaced, the computerized system can create life-sized models to guide the nine full-time stonemasons on staff in the on-site workshops against the north wall of the cathedral.

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The north tower was originally intended to mirror the south tower, but the design proved too ambitious, considering the era of Gothic cathedrals was nearing its end, and construction was halted in 1511. In 1578, the tower-stump was augmented with a

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The residents of Pócs wanted their holy miracle-working painting returned, but the emperor sent them a copy instead. Since then, the copy has been reported to weep real tears and work miracles, so the village changed its name from merely

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originally housed bells; those in the south tower were lost during World War II, but the north tower remains an operational bell tower. The Roman Towers, together with the Giant's Door, are the oldest parts of the church.

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The north Roman Tower contains six bells, four of which were cast in 1772, that ring for evening prayers and toll for funerals. They are working bells of the cathedral and their names usually recall their original uses:

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By the middle of the 12th century, Vienna had become an important centre of German civilization, and the four existing churches, including only one parish church, no longer met the town's religious needs. In 1137,

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is mentioned in 1334. After the 1945 fire, Michael Kauffmann finished a large electric action pipe organ in 1960 with 125 stops and 4 manuals, financed with public donations. In 1991, the Austrian firm of

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below the church. Burials directly in the catacombs occurred until 1783 when a new law forbade most burials within the city. The remains of over 11,000 persons are in the catacombs (which may be toured).

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ordered it brought to St. Stephen's Cathedral, where it would be safe from the Muslim armies that still controlled much of Hungary. Upon its arrival after a triumphal five-month journey in 1697, Empress

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cleaning of delicate features on stonework), and is investigating a process that would impregnate the cavities within the stone with something that would keep water from having a place to infiltrate.

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During the Middle Ages, major cities had their own set of measures and the public availability of these standards allowed visiting merchants to comply with local regulations. The official Viennese

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form of "Stephen"), St. Stephen's Cathedral's massive south tower is its highest point and a dominant feature of the Vienna skyline. Its construction lasted 65 years, from 1368 to 1433. During the

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of Duke Rudolf IV and his wife were placed upon a pedestal and the 62 urns containing organs were moved from the two rows of shelves around the new chamber to cabinets in the original one.

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Rollinger choir stalls, carved in 1487, could not be saved. Reconstruction began immediately after the war, with a limited reopening 12 December 1948 and a full reopening 23 April 1952.

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In 1365, just six years after beginning the Gothic extension of the Albertine choir, Rudolf IV disregarded St. Stephen's status as a mere parish church and presumptuously established a

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In November 2019, art historians discovered a mural under layers of dirt on the wall of what is now the cathedral's gift shop. It is believed to be the work of the Renaissance artist

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under an extravagant sunburst, trampling on a beaten Turk. This was the original cathedral's main pulpit inside until it was replaced by Niclaes Gerhaert van Leyden's pulpit in 1515.

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discovered the totality of his deafness when he saw birds flying out of the bell tower as a result of the bells' tolling but could not hear the bells. St. Stephen's Cathedral has 22

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is subject to weathering, but coating it with a sealer like silicone would simply trap moisture inside the stone and cause it to crack faster when the water freezes. The permanent

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dating back to Roman times, and has sheltered the bodies of nobles and commoners. It has always been an honour to be buried inside a church, close to the physical presence of the

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depot above the altar is revealed. On weekdays, the four panels are closed and display a drab painted scene involving 72 saints. On Sundays, the panels are opened showing

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apparatus in many different locations so that there is little moving airflow to carry damaging particles. The church is now heated to around 10 °C (50 °F).

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The first focal point of any visitor is the distant High Altar, built over seven years from 1641 to 1647 as part of the first refurbishment of the cathedral in the

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The basement of the cathedral also hosts the Bishops, Provosts and Ducal crypts. The most recent interment in the Bishop's crypt completed in 1952 under the south

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Preservation and repair of the fabric of the medieval cathedral has been a continuous process at St. Stephen's Cathedral since its original construction in 1147.

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that hung over it for decades after being unearthed in 1443 while digging the foundations for the north tower, or else to the funnel shape of the door, from the

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length standards for verifying the measure of different types of cloth sold are embedded in the cathedral wall, to the left of the main entrance. The linen

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cap, nicknamed the "water tower top" by the Viennese. The tower now stands at 68 metres (223 ft) tall, roughly half the height of the south tower.

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The glory of St. Stephen's Cathedral is its ornately patterned, richly coloured roof, 111 metres (364 ft) long, and covered by 230,000 glazed

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been discontinued. As of December 2008, the majority of the restoration on the south tower has been finished, and most scaffolding removed.

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occurred here on 6 December 1791. The beard on the crucified Christ above the altar is of real hair. The chapel is not open to the public.

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of steel bracing were used instead. The roof is so steep that it is sufficiently cleaned by the rain alone and is seldom covered by snow.

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As Vienna's landmark, the St. Stephen's Cathedral is featured in media including films, video games, and television shows. These include

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choir organ can be played at the same time. In addition to the Riesenorgel and choir organ the Cathedral also has 3 smaller instruments.

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Beneath the stairs is one of the most beloved symbols of the cathedral: a stone self-portrait of the unknown sculptor gawking (German:

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Based on the info from a guided tour at the Vienna City Museum. The year of the replacement has been embedded into the removed emblem.

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The Kauffmann organ at the west end was only used for about 35 years before falling into disuse. In 2017-2020 the Austrian firm of

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of the cathedral are buried in another chamber. Other members of the cathedral chapter are now buried in a special section at the

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in honour of the Maria Pötsch icon in the cathedral), and Kleine Glocke (cast in 1280 and is the oldest bell in the cathedral).

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Founded in 1137 following the Treaty of Mautern, the partially constructed Romanesque church was solemnly dedicated in 1147 to

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The Muslims invaded in 1529 and again in 1683, but were turned back from Europe both times by the resistance of Vienna to the

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befitting a large cathedral. This move was only the first step in fulfilling Vienna's long-held desire to obtain its own

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The construction of Emperor Frederick's tomb spanned over 45 years, starting 25 years before his death. The impressive

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times; excavations for a heating system in 2000 revealed graves 2.5 metres (8.2 ft) below the surface, which were

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could be better heard by the worshipers in the days before microphones and loudspeakers, the pulpit stands against a

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Standing at 136 meters (446 ft) tall and affectionately referred to by the city's inhabitants as "Steffl" (a

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pointing to the child (signifying "He is the way") and the child holding a three-stemmed rose (symbolizing the

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in the vault containing 3 coffins and a heart urn, under a massive stone slab with iron rings. The funeral of

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The cathedral has hosted the weddings and funerals of many notable figures in Austrian and European history.

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and lizards biting each other, symbolizing the fight of good against evil. At the top of the stairs, a stone

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to the 4th century. This discovery suggests that an even older religious building on this site predated the

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The sides of the pulpit erupt like stylized petals from the stem supporting it. On those Gothic petals are

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of all of his dominions. The body of the tomb has 240 statues and is a glory of medieval sculptural art.

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on the shield above the window led to the speculation that it could be a self-portrait of the sculptor.

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During World War II, the cathedral was saved from intentional destruction at the hands of retreating

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Adjacent to the catacomb entrance is the Capistran Chancel, the pulpit (now outdoors at location

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which draws the beholder's eye to a glimpse of heaven where Christ waits for Stephen (the first

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and eight cemeteries abutting the cathedral's side and back walls closed due to an outbreak of

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Systematic cleaning of the interior is gradually proceeding around the walls, and an outdoor

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The Wiener Neustädter Altar at the head of the north nave was ordered in 1447 by Emperor

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incidents in 1696 with the mother in the picture allegedly shedding real tears, Emperor

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Notable figures buried in the crypt: (For a list of nobility buried in the crypt, see

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A Heart for Europe: The Lives of Emperor Charles and Empress Zita of Austria-Hungary

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are preserved there. Those less honoured were buried near, but outside, the church.

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Chapel, above the Chapel of the Cross, is the current depository of the hundreds of

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of 26 December, as the position stood in the year that construction began. Built of

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whose body (one of three, held by various churches) is in another chapel, upstairs.

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of the double-headed eagle that is symbolic of the empire ruled from Vienna by the

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rebuilt the choir organ. It is a mechanical organ, with 56 voices and 4 manuals.

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preached a crusade in 1456 to repel Muslim invasions of Christian Europe. (See:

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Chapel, in the southeast corner, is open for prayer. The altar is dedicated to

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to be constructed east of the church, wide enough to meet the tips of the old

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Chapel, in the base of the north tower, is used for meditation and prayer.

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South tower and the shorter north tower, along with the roof tiles mosaic.

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The church was dedicated to St. Stephen, also the patron of the bishop's

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The 1945 fire destroyed the bells that hung in the south Roman Tower.

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is thought more likely to be the carver. So that the local language

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Beschreibung der ansehnlichen und berühmten St. Stephans-Domkirchen

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Cathedral and Metropolitan Church of Saint Stephen and All Saints

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The main entrance to the church is named the Giant's Door, or

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Twaroch, Franz (2002). "Die Maßstäbe am Wiener Stephansdom".

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There are several formal chapels in St. Stephen's Cathedral:

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few weeks after the icon's installation in the Stephansdom.

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reforms. It was then sent to the Cistercian monastery of

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himself is present. Also in this tallest tower are the

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the interior of the cathedral by pushing the statue of

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holds 78 bronze containers with the bodies, hearts, or

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with the child Jesus. The icon takes its name from the

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The cathedral is also depicted on the Austrian 2038:in 1735, the bones within them were moved to the 2533:performed a concert promoting her latest album, 681:, and so was oriented toward the sunrise on his 2904:"Der Stephansdom und seine politische Symbolik" 1973:), commander of the Imperial forces during the 1929:, including a piece of the tablecloth from the 1678:at the time. As Csigri was unable to pay the 6- 1591:The Wiener Neustädter Altar is composed of two 1320:on the Plan below) gives a detailed account of 1312:length standards embedded in the cathedral wall 3022:Haiden, Susanne; Pastner, Ingrid (July 2007). 2855:Wikisource:Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)/Vienna 2145:St. Stephen's Cathedral under renovation, 2007 2016:, the tomb lid shows Emperor Frederick in his 882:in total. The largest is officially named for 3721:(in German). Vienna: F. 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The Eponymous Flower. 1 April 2014 2463:, historian, scientist, and diplomat 2459:(born Johan Spießhaymer) – Austrian 2209:On 29 March 2014, a 37-year-old man 1491:at the direction of Vienna's Bishop 430:Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vienna 298:South: 136.44 metres (447.6 ft) 3929:Art museums and galleries in Vienna 3851:St. Stephen's Cathedral association 3838:St. Stephen's Cathedral guided tour 3704:. Vienna: St. Stephan's Cathedral. 2804:List of Gothic Cathedrals in Europe 2549:Balint Balassi Memorial Sword Award 2406:Matthias Corvinus (also Matthias I) 2004:is made of the unusually dense red 483:for the first time and transferred 3924:Romanesque architecture in Austria 3514:"Funeral held for Austrian leader" 3343:. Medi-Ed Press. 1994. p. 37. 3161:"St Stephan's Church: Choir organ" 2547:Since 2008, the two sabres of the 2228:Notable people, events and burials 2112:St Stephen's Cathedral has an old 1527:– and surmounted with a statue of 25: 3949:Burial sites of the Piast dynasty 3909:Roman Catholic churches in Vienna 3702:St. Stephan's Cathedral in Vienna 3649:(in German). Vienna: A. Schroll. 3223:"Organs - Vienna Cathedral Music" 3135:"St Stephan's Church: Main organ" 3113:. Wien: Selbstverl. p. 295. 2960:"Die Geschichte des Stephansdoms" 2050:was that of 98-year-old Cardinal 1983:Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor 1878:apostles, Christ and St. Stephan. 1838:) and thus famously known as the 1714:near the southwest corner of the 1466:) and the Wiener Neustadt Altar ( 1390:Plan of St. Stephen's Cathedral. 1316:A memorial tablet (near location 1200:(used for High Mass on Sundays); 296:North: 68.3 metres (224 ft) 3825:St. Stephen's Cathedral concerts 3291:from the original on 14 May 2024 3167:. 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(2011). 2505:Stephansdom in popular culture 2404:Funerals of European royalty: 1768:sculpture. Long attributed to 1493:Philipp Friedrich Graf Breuner 1487:style. The altar was built by 1137:Clemens-Maria-Hofbauer-Glocke 829:Window on the Stephansdom roof 512:Roman towers and Giant's Door 1: 3914:Tourist attractions in Vienna 3820:St. Stephen's Cathedral tours 3281:"War Albrecht Dürer in Wien?" 2728:Tomb of Emperor Frederick III 1996:Tomb of Emperor Frederick III 1975:War of the Spanish Succession 1726:'s victory over the Turks at 1279:{\displaystyle {\sqrt {3}}/2} 1226:Fixtures on the outside walls 713:in 1529 and again during the 3934:Religious museums in Austria 3771:Vienna: Art and Architecture 3700:Gruber, Reinhard H. 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