St. Stephen’s Cathedral: Quick Facts

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St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna stands on Stephansplatz Square at sunrise, featuring Gothic spires and a patterned tiled roof against a colorful sky.

St. Stephen's Cathedral

Aerial view of St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, Austria, showing its tall Gothic spire and colorful patterned roof surrounded by city buildings.

Crockets on one of the west facade spires of St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna, rebuilt 1359

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