Friday, March 28, 2008

The Peterskirche in Vienna


The Peterskirche was built in 792 and is together with the Ruprechtskiche among the oldest churches in Vienna. In 1701 it was pulled down and in the following 30 years it has been rebuilt by Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt. The church is an adaption to the Petersdom in Rome. In the interior you can enjoy the rich baroque décor.

Saturday, March 22, 2008

The Stephansdom Vienna


The Stephansdom was built in 1147 and is the city's most famous landmark. The cathedral has two very impressive features: The gigantic roof and the tall, lean gothic tower (136,7 m high). If your feet still carry you, climb up the 343 steps of the south tower: the panoramic view is certainly worth it!