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Stephensdom Interior


Stephensdom Interior
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Copyright: Terez Anon (terez93) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 57 W: 72 N: 208] (526)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2000-08-17
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Cathedrals of the world 02 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-12-04 20:21
Viewed: 824
Points: 3
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Taken inside St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, Austria. I can't remember exactly whose tomb this is; it's probably one of the Hapsburgs. I've tried to take pictures in similar lighting conditions but none have turned out this well!

This magnificent Cathedral is dedicated to St. Stephen and is one of the most prominent Gothic churches in Europe. It is classified as a southern Germano-Austrian staggered church, which feature lateral towers and Romanesque features (here the western facade) and a high-Gothic hall choir and steep roof. It was first begun in 1137 and was consecrated in 1147. It began to function as a parish church in 1160. It became a cathedral hen Vienna earned the status of a discese in 1469. A new structure was constructed in 1230 on the same site over the original floor plan of the older one; it was partially destroyed by fire in 1258. Since, various reconstructions and additions have taken place, even as late as the 19th century. The catacombs were initially constructed as cellars, but eventually were used as ossuaries and burial sites from 1720; they were finally cleared in 1872. The cathedral also functions as a burial place for many of the Hapsburg rulers and family members. Mozart's wedding and funeral were held here. It was heavily damaged by bombing and fire during WWII, but was reconstructed beginning in 1952; construction was only finished in 1960.
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Love the lighting in this picture, and all the textures in this photo. Beautiful.

Ciao,
it appeals to the light beam to me that enters from the window. It compliments!!! :)

TFS
Mokina

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