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St. Stephen's Cathedral is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vienna, is one of Vienna’s most culturally significant landmarks. It’s also an important heritage site, and is respected across Austria and indeed throughout the world. This Cathedral has borne witness to many important events in Habsburg and Austrian history and has, with its multi-coloured tile roof, become one of the city's most recognizable symbols.

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Stephansplatz

Stephansplatz

0.04km from St. Stephen's Cathedral

The Stephansplatz is a square at the geographical centre of Vienna. It is named after its most prominent building, the Stephansdom, Vienna's cathedral and one of the tallest churches in the world. Most important for visitors to the city it is a central stopping point on the U-Bahn both for changing lines and also for accessing so much of the city that is within walking distance.

Historisches Zentrum von Wien

Historisches Zentrum von Wien

0.08km from St. Stephen's Cathedral

The historic center of Vienna is one of two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Austrian capital , Vienna , along with the Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens . The area, consisting of a core and an outer zone, covers 8.33 km². The designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site took place in 2001. A part of the historical center of Vienna, essentially the 1st district of the inner city and the adjacent ring road, is also registered as a cultural property protected under the Hague Convention.

Wien Museum Mozart apartment

Wien Museum Mozart apartment

0.11km from St. Stephen's Cathedral

The Mozarthaus Vienna was Mozart's residence from 1784 to 1787. This building in Vienna's Old Town, not far from St. Stephen's Cathedral, is his only surviving Viennese residence and is now a museum. Visitors start their tour of the new Mozarthaus on the third floor, where they can learn details about Mozart’s lifestyle. The exhibition on the second floor focuses mainly on Mozart’s operas.

Haas Haus

Haas Haus

0.14km from St. Stephen's Cathedral

It is a building in the postmodernist style and was completed in 1990. The use of the Haas-Haus is divided between retail and a restaurant. This building is well known for various reasons. First and foremost, it’s postmodern design makes it stand out in a location that is commonly known for having historical and traditional buildings. It also uses materials that enhance the tension between the building and its surroundings.

Anker Clock

Anker Clock

0.26km from St. Stephen's Cathedral

The Anker Clock was created by the famed painter and sculptor Franz von Matsch between the years 1911 and 1914 and represents a typical Art Nouveau design. It is located in the northern part of the inner city in the Hoher Markt.

Column of Pest (Column of The Trinity)

Column of Pest (Column of The Trinity)

0.27km from St. Stephen's Cathedral

The Vienna Plague Column is a Trinity Column on the Graben in downtown Vienna . It was built after the plague of 1679 and consecrated on October 29, 1693. The 21 meter high baroque column is one of the best known and most striking sculptural works of art in the city.

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