Covered with 230,000 glazed tiles the roof of the Stephansdom is a striking composition. This is the best view of the double headed eagle mosaic, symbolic of the Hapsburg dynasty, which is located above the chancel. The original roof was destroyed by fire in 1945 during World War II and the roof was subsequently recreated; this time with a concealed steel frame. The pitch of the roof is steep enough to ensure that snow rarely settles and it is cleaned with rainwater.
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