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The magnificent Gothic edifice that is St Stephen’s Cathedral, the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vienna, is one of Vienna’s most culturally significant landmarks. It’s also an important heritage site, and is respected across Austria and indeed throughout the world. Wander through Vienna’s historic centre today, and among the many impressive architectural sites – including the neo-Gothic Rathaus and Baroque monuments, palaces and churches – one architectural wonder stands high above the rest: St Stephen’s Cathedral. Today the cathedral is something of a symbol of Vienna, with its stunning mosaic roof and the sheer height of its south tower making it one of the most recognisable attractions in the city. Culture Trip delved into the facts to learn more about its history. The construction of the original church commenced around 1137, on a site that is believed to have been an Ancient Roman cemetery. This first building was finished in 1160, but it was entirely ravaged by a large fire in 1258, leaving very little remaining besides the stone foundations on which it stood. The church was reconstructed using two surviving towers and was once again consecrated in 1263. Since then, St Stephen’s Cathedral, or Stephansdom to give it its German-language title, has continued to gradually grow and reshape over time, with large sections rebuilt after damage caused during WWII, and various towers, extensions and decorations added over the centuries. A prominent feature of St Stephen’s Cathedral is its towers, which seemingly scrape the sky with their mottled, ornate spires. The tallest, known affectionately as “Steffl”, is the south tower, which stands autocratically at a staggering 136 metres (446 feet) high and has become an icon of the city’s skyline, visible from almost anywhere in Vienna. Inside the north tower hangs the Pummerin, one of Europe’s largest free-swinging bells, which is etched with images of the Virgin Mary. Legend has it that Beethoven‘s deafness first became apparent to him when he observed birds flying away from the north tower yet could not hear the sound of the Pummerin ringing. Music: The Blue Danube by Johann Strauss II, from the 1964 Vienna New Year's Concert (Willi Boskovsky, Vienna Phil)