Church
St. Stephen’s Cathedral
St. Stephen’s Cathedral is Vienna’s Gothic landmark and one of the most recognizable symbols of the Austrian capital.
St. Stephen’s Cathedral, known locally as Stephansdom, stands at the heart of Vienna’s historic center and is one of the city’s defining landmarks. Its Gothic tower, richly detailed stonework, and colorful tiled roof make it instantly recognizable from Stephansplatz and from viewpoints across the city.
The cathedral has shaped Vienna’s skyline and public life for centuries. Visitors come to see the nave, chapels, towers, roof patterns, and the atmosphere of the square around it, where the old town’s pedestrian streets meet one of Austria’s most important religious and architectural monuments.