St. Stephen's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in Vienna, Austria, and the mother church of the Archdiocese of Vienna, serving as the seat of the Archbishop of Vienna.
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Building TypeSourced to the subject's own account LocationSourced to the subject's own account Completed YearSourced to the subject's own accountThe first structure on the site was completed in 1160; major reconstruction and expansion into the current Gothic and Romanesque form lasted until 1511, with repair and restoration continuing since. Height (m)Sourced to the subject's own account136 metres tall at its highest point, the south tower; the cathedral itself is 107 m long and 40 m wide. Classification
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Predominantly Gothic, though its west facade retains Romanesque elements from an earlier building.
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St. Stephen's Cathedral (German: Domkirche St. Stephan [ˈdɔmˌkɪʁçə ˈzaŋkt ˈʃ͡tɛfan] also known as Stephansdom German pronunciation: [ˈʃ͡tɛfansˌdoːm]) is a Roman Catholic church in Vienna, Austria, and the mother church of the Archdiocese of Vienna.
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is a Roman Catholic church in Vienna, Austria, and the mother church of the Archdiocese of Vienna.
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Built of limestone, the cathedral is 107 metres (351 ft) long, 40 metres (130 ft) wide, and 136 metres (446 ft) tall at its highest point.
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Although the first structure was completed in 1160, major reconstruction and expansion lasted until 1511, and repair and restoration projects continue to the present day.
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St. Stephen's Cathedral (German: Domkirche St. Stephan [ˈdɔmˌkɪʁçə ˈzaŋkt ˈʃ͡tɛfan] also known as Stephansdom German pronunciation: [ˈʃ͡tɛfansˌdoːm]) is a Roman Catholic church in Vienna, Austria, and the mother church of the Archdiocese of Vienna. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Vienna, Josef Grünwidl.
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