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About Stephansplatz

The Stephansplatz is a square at the geographical centre of Vienna. It is named after its most prominent building, the Stephansdom, Vienna's cathedral and one of the tallest churches in the world. Most important for visitors to the city it is a central stopping point on the U-Bahn both for changing lines and also for accessing so much of the city that is within walking distance.
Address : Stephansplatz, 1010 Wien, Austria

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St. Stephen's CathedralSt. Stephen's Cathedral is 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. This Cathedral has borne witness to many important events in Habsburg and Austrian history and has, with its multi-coloured tile roof, become one of the city's most recognizable symbols.
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Historisches Zentrum von WienThe historic center of Vienna is one of two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Austrian capital , Vienna , along with the Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens . The area, consisting of a core and an outer zone, covers 8.33 km². The designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site took place in 2001. A part of the historical center of Vienna, essentially the 1st district of the inner city and the adjacent ring road, is also registered as a cultural property protected under the Hague Convention.
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Wien Museum Mozart apartmentThe Mozarthaus Vienna was Mozart's residence from 1784 to 1787. This building in Vienna's Old Town, not far from St. Stephen's Cathedral, is his only surviving Viennese residence and is now a museum. Visitors start their tour of the new Mozarthaus on the third floor, where they can learn details about Mozart’s lifestyle. The exhibition on the second floor focuses mainly on Mozart’s operas.
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Haas HausIt is a building in the postmodernist style and was completed in 1990. The use of the Haas-Haus is divided between retail and a restaurant. This building is well known for various reasons. First and foremost, it’s postmodern design makes it stand out in a location that is commonly known for having historical and traditional buildings. It also uses materials that enhance the tension between the building and its surroundings.
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Anker ClockThe Anker Clock was created by the famed painter and sculptor Franz von Matsch between the years 1911 and 1914 and represents a typical Art Nouveau design. It is located in the northern part of the inner city in the Hoher Markt.
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St. Peter's Catholic ChurchSt. Peter's Church sits atop one of the oldest known religious sites in Vienna. There has been a church on this spot since the early 4th century AD. This church was replaced with a Romanesque church with a nave and two aisles. It is believed to have been established by Charlemagne around 800, although there is no evidence supporting this view. It is one of the main pilgrimage sites in this area and also a tourist attraction too.

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`Vienna is the national capital, largest city, and one of nine states of Austria. It has so many tourist attractions and it is flourished with natural beauty.

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