Vienna, Austria: St. Stephen's Cathedral

For those who look to go from city to city in Europe looking for old, grand churches, well, Vienna had better be one of the stops.

Because it is the home of St. Stephen's Cathedral, and it's a must-see for anyone.

It was put together in a mere 23 years. Construction started in 1137 and was finished in 1160. However, construction continued on and off through 1511, and the upkeep of course continues to this day.

The German leadership ordered the place destroyed late in World War II, but those orders were ignored. There was some fire damage when Soviet troops entered the city, but most of the building's treasures were saved. After a rehab project, St. Stephen's was back in business in the 1950s.

Let's look around:



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