STEPHANSDOM, Stephanplatz

Hi, my name’s Rick, and I’m your personal guide. Along with MyWoWo, I’d like to welcome you to one of the Wonders of the World: Stephansdom.

Stephansdom, the spectacular cathedral dedicated to St. Stephen that stands in the heart of Vienna, is the city's most important religious building. The very tall Gothic spire of the tower positioned on the right of the cathedral, popularly known as "Stefanino," is a key landmark for every tourist.

The cathedral stands on Stephansplatz, a busy, lively square with a predominantly modern character, as several buildings are quite recent. The whole area was heavily bombed during World War II, and the cathedral itself was devastated by a fire that destroyed its distinctive sloping roof....