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St. Stephen's CathedralvsBelvedere Museum
Both are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Belvedere Palace Museum ranks significantly higher than St. Stephen's Cathedral. Belvedere Palace Museum is ranked #3 in Vienna with accolades from 8 publications like Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Let's Go.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
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Stephansplatz 1, Vienna A-1010, Austria
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Fodor's "Vienna's soaring centerpiece, this beloved cathedral enshrines the heart of the city—although when first built in the 12th century it stood outside the city walls." Full review
Concierge "Commissioned in 1136 by Leopold IV and Reginmar, the Bishop of Passau, this Gothic cathedral with a colorful glazed-tile mosaic roof lies at the center of Vienna."
Frommer's "A basilica built on the site of a Romanesque sanctuary, this cathedral was founded in the 12th century in what was, even in the Middle Ages, the town's center." Full review
Afar Magazine "The great central Cathredal in Vienna." Full review
Let's Go "While you can get a glimpse into the beautifully ordained baroque interior of the cathedral without handing over any euro, this is only the tip of iceberg." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"«Steffl», its elegant spire soaring to the skies... is the monument that is most symbolic of the city Vienna." Full review
The Telegraph "The highlight is undoubtedly the colourful mosaic roof made from 230,000 glazed tiles, which shimmers just underneath the North Tower's viewing platform." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Visitors can tour the 14th-century catacombs in an underground labyrinth or climb one of the towers for a view of Vienna from the roof walk."
Vienna Travel Guide
August 5, 2021
Travel + Leisure "The tallest church in Austria and one of the most recognizable sights in Vienna...“the view from the top, whether by foot or by elevator, is highly recommended in good weather” "
Belvedere Museum Fodor's Frommer's
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Prinz-Eugen-Strasse 27, Vienna 1030, Austria
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Fodor's "Though the lower palace is impressive in its own right, it is the much larger upper palace, used for state receptions, banquets, and balls, that is acknowledged as Hildebrandt's masterpiece." Full review
Frommer's "Southeast of Karlsplatz, the Belvedere sits on a slope above Vienna." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Belvedere is a masterpiece of total art and one of the world’s finest baroque palaces." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Schloss Belvedere is now home to the Österreichische Galerie , split between the Unteres Belvedere and Orangerie, which combine to house special exhibitions." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Numerous works by Klimt (including his masterpiece, The Kiss), Egon Schiele, and Oskar Kokoschka." Full review
Afar Magazine "The calm of winter may be the best time to visit some of Austria's most treasured castles and palaces." Full review
Afar Magazine "The grand, but peaceful Belvedere is an unexpected find among the tall houses and busy streets of Vienna." Full review
Let's Go "From Oberes Belvedere, take a leisurely stroll through the gardens to Unteres (Lower) Belvedere, taking in the manicured hedges, fountains, and the views of Stephansdom and the city in the distance." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"On the first floor the collections range from the «Historicist, Realist and Impressionist» movements to «Art of the early years of the 20C»." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Vienna owes the palaces of the Belvedere not to an emperor but to a general, Eugene of Savoy." Full review
