Viennese Stephansdom

The servant Lady, a figure of grace dating between 1280 and 1320 not only historically important relic is an original. The first mentions of the altars date from the year 1340. A special attraction in St. Stephen’s Cathedral is still the high altar with the image of Saint Stephen, is stoned front front crowd in the other saints are to discover, as well as the numerous altars on the pillars and the side aisles. The Neustadter altar and tears miraculously of the Wiener Neustadter altar from the year 1447 is the most important of the side altars and a typical Gothic winged altar, which depicts the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He comes from the Cistercian Church of Wiener Neustadt and in 1883 was spent in St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

The miraculous image of the Maria Pocs (also pace), that under the late-Gothic ochsel canopy is placed on an altar, was said to have miraculously tears – and not only that: it should have supported the imperial troops in the Turkish wars. The symbolism of the frogs also the pulpit of St. Stephan’s Cathedral is a masterpiece of late Gothic art. Worked from Breitenbrunner lime sandstone, the pulpit is a stylized blossom, the portraits of the four fathers of the Church are presented on their pulpit basket. Your handrail of frogs and amphibians of decorated, symbolizes the struggle of good against evil. A visit to the mighty Stephansdom in Vienna many details, large and small creations of known masters and great architects decorate the Viennese Stephansdom. The visitors, who with much symbolism and mysticism of young and old love, but also in its thickness and impressed and satisfied with AWE opens a breathtaking journey into the past.

During a visit to the beautiful Vienna should not be missed with a guided tour of the St. Stephen’s Cathedral, to the most important stations of the imposing building in its whole beauty capture. The Viennese Stephansdom 1010 Vienna Stephansplatz coordinates: 48 12? 30? N, 16 22? 22? O lift to the AussichtsPlattform (Pummerin, North Tower): November-March: 8.30 – 17 pm April to October: 8.30 – 17.30 P.m. July and August: 8: 30-18: 00 Andreas Wagner chauffeur service Andreas Wagner

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