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St. Stephen's CathedralvsKarlskirche
Both St. Stephen's Cathedral and St. Charles's Church are highly recommended by experts. On balance, St. Stephen's Cathedral is preferred by most reviewers compared to St. Charles's Church. St. Stephen's Cathedral ranks #13 in Vienna with positive reviews from 6 reviews such as Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Afar Magazine.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Fodor's
Concierge
Frommer's
Afar Magazine
Let's Go
Michelin Guide
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
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” "
Karlskirche Fodor's
Lonely Planet Afar Magazine Michelin Guide Michelin Guide Frommer's
Kreuzherrengasse 1, Vienna 1040, Austria
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Fodor's "Dominating the Karlsplatz is one of Vienna's greatest buildings, the Karlskirche, dedicated to St. Charles Borromeo." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Karlskirche rises at the southeast corner of Resselpark and is the finest of Vienna’s baroque churches." Full review
Afar Magazine "Site of our engagement. Site of our engagement. Site of our engagement." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Inside, the apotheosis of the saint is illustrated by rich frescoes in the dome." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Inside, the apotheosis of the saint is illustrated by sumptuous frescoes in the vast dome." Full review
Frommer's "The Black Plague swept Vienna in 1713, and Emperor Charles VI vowed to build this church if the disease abated." Full review
