Stephansdom

The heart of the inner city. The 'Steffl', like some locals call it, dominates the Stephansplatz and the Vienna skyline with its Gothic bulk and the brightly coloured chevrons of its tiled roof. Inside, the high vaulted interior is studded with Baroque details. The highlight is an early 16th century carved stone pulpit with portraits of the four fathers of Christian church, sculpted by Anton Pilgram. The area beyond the transepts is roped off, so to get a good look at the Wiener Neustädter Altar, a masterpiece of late Gothic art.

Another feature of interest is the catacombs, where the entrails of illustrious Habsburgs are housed in bronze caskets. The samller of the cathedral's two towers can be ascended by lift for a look at the Pummerin, the great bell.