St. Stephen's Cathedral
The most important Gothic edifice in Vienna and the Cathedral Church of the Archdiocese since 1722, St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom) has been in the historical center of Vienna.The original Romanesque Church of the 12th century was replaced with one of the late novel in the 13th century, whose remains are the massive gate and pagan towers (Heidentürme).The famous South Tower (Steffl) 137 meters high belongs to the fifteenth century.The attraction points include the climb of the 343 steps to the Steffl Watch hall for spectacular views and the North Tower, which houses the Pummerin Bell (a fast lift leads to a viewing platform).Other characteristics to note are the fourteenth-century catacombs and the treasure of the cathedral, which contain many of the most important artifacts of the cathedral.