Stephansdom

A few from Vienna after a 343-step climb up the tower of the Stephansdom.

This is Stephansdom's 390 foot tall spire.

Inside the 13th century Riesentor exterior, there is a beautiful cathedral with countless marble statues.

The flamboyant Gothic decor has been here since 1515. 1515!

Halfway up the climb to the top of the spire. Surprisingly enough, the architects of this building didn't plan for having hundreds of people climb up the winding stairs 500 years later, so the staircase is small, cramped, and not suitable for two-way traffic.

However, the view was worth it!

Back at the bottom again, here is another view of the Stephansdom from Graben, which is one of Vienna's most elegant thoroughfares.