Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Stephansdom, Vienna


Stephansdom, Vienna
Originally uploaded by Doc Tony Photography
The main entrance to the church is named the Giant's Door, or Riesentor, while on the left and right are the two Roman towers, or Heidentürme.

The name for the towers derives from the fact that they were constructed from the rubble of old structures built by the Romans during their occupation of the area. The Roman towers, together with the Giant's Door, are the oldest parts of the church.

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