Dom Museum, Vienna

The location is a cathedral and official museum for the Diocese of Vienna. It was created in 1933 and has developed quite the reputation for being one of the best exhibit formats in all the city. The location has antiques and displays that represent over a thousand years of Roman Catholic history in the country. The largest display here is the Saint Stephen’s Cathedral Collection, which is a display of sacred works. The portrait of Duke Rudolf IV also has a home in this place. It is regarded to be the oldest work of its kind anywhere in Western Europe.

The can also find a great collection of Baroque pieces here as well. Much of the art is very controversial, and would have been considered quite outrageous in the day. Some of the finest sculptures to be found in Vienna also have a home here. So there is something here to fascinate just about any fan of fine religious artwork.

For the bizarre, you can visit the display which reportedly holds a piece of the Virgin Mary’s belt. In like fashion, a piece of Saint Stephen’s skull is also on display, as one of the church’s relics.

The museum and cathedral are open on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. They are also open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The institution is closed on major holidays.