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Category: Historic Sites - Vienna Attractions & Activities
Address: Prinz Eugen Strasse 27, Vienna 1030
The palace and gardens were built as the summer residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy, the military commander who helped defeat the Turks in the 17th century. The complex consists of two palaces, the Upper and Lower Belvedere, linked by a three-tiered formal French garden. The upper palace is the more elaborate of the...
Category: Religious Sites - Vienna Attractions & Activities
Address: Stephansplatz, Vienna 1010
St. Stephen's Cathedral is said to be the soul of Vienna. Its origins are Romanesque in styling but the structure has been reconstructed through the centuries and its detailing incorporates later Gothic and Baroque elements as well. The frieze above the Giants' Gateway depicts human and animal figures in scenes from...
Category: Historic Sites - Vienna Attractions & Activities
Address: Opernring 2, Vienna 1010
The Vienna State Opera House is central to Viennese life and was a symbol of resurgence following World War II. Its rich history includes the first performance of Mozart's "Don Giovanni." The post-war reconstruction features a neo-Renaissance façade and auditorium, and a stage built with state-of-the-art technology....
Category: Historic Sites - Vienna Attractions & Activities
Address: Hofburg, Vienna 1010
The Imperial Apartments are a long succession of rooms located on a first floor wing in the palace, and include those occupied by Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth. The sacred and secular treasures collected over the centuries by the Habsburg family are displayed in 21 of the rooms and include a 10th-century...
Category: Historic Sites - Vienna Attractions & Activities
Address: Schönbrunner Schloss Strasse, Vienna 1030
Schönbrunn Palace, elegant former summer residence of the Imperial Family, is one of Austria's premier tourist spots. The entire grounds can be seen from Gloriette, a hill overlooking the site. Tour the ornately decorated palace or visit the carriage museum and the palace theater. Stroll though the Baroque gardens and...
Category: Historic Sites - Vienna Attractions & Activities
Address: Michaelerplatz 3, Vienna 1010
Architect Adolf Loos disliked excessive ornamentation and the exteriors of his buildings were designed quite simply. This early 20th-century building utilizes clean lines and offers a stylish interior. Although today the building's appearance seems unremarkable, the austere structure was considered scandalous during...
Category: Sightseeing - Vienna Attractions & Activities
Address: Hoher Markt and Judengasse, Vienna 1010
This public square is Vienna's oldest and was originally part of a Roman encampment. Ruins are visible under the market. During medieval days it served as a fish and cloth market and a popular execution spot. Completely refurbished following World War II, the square features the Nuptial Fountain and the Ankeruhr, a...
Category: Art Museums - Vienna Attractions & Activities
Address: Maria Theresien-Platz, Vienna 1010
The Museum of Fine Arts is one of the best in Europe. Over the centuries, the Habsburgs assembled a diverse collection of great art from around the world. Acquisitions by such Old Masters as Dürer, Rubens, Rembrandt, Raphael, Vermeer, Titian, and Velasquez are the hallmark of the collection that also includes...
Category: Sightseeing - Vienna Attractions & Activities
Address: Michaelerplatz, Vienna 1010
St. Michael's Square faces the elaborate entrance into the Hofburg from Kohlmarkt. It was an important crossroads as early as Roman times, and recent excavations have uncovered the remains of Roman and medieval foundations and drainage systems, along with the remnants of the old 17th-century Burgtheater....
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Vienna Attractions & Activities
Address: Friedrich-Schmidt-Platz 1, Vienna 1010
Built between 1872 and 1883, this neo-gothic designed building is the seat of Vienna's mayor and local government. Irregular public events are held in the building, but it's in the square and park in front of the building that the main public activities take place: the famous Christmas market, ice skating in the...
