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Vienna's Cathedral, the Gothic Stephansdom, was built in the 14th century on the site of an earlier church, of which two towers were incorporated. The majestic south tower still rises high over the city center.
As soon as the Schönbrunn Palace was completed, it became the favorite residence of the Habsburg family. Its Schlosspark is a magnificent park with numerous monuments and fountains.
Michaelerplatz is a square dominated by the Michaelertor, a grand archway leading to the heart of the Hofburg. Opposite are the modern Looshaus and the Michaelerkirche, one of Vienna's oldest churches.
The Peterskirche is a High Baroque church with an overwhelming interior, excessively decorated with gilded sculpture groups and magnificent ceiling frescoes.
Between all the stately and formal buildings in Vienna, there are also some whimsical structures, most notably Hundertwasserhaus, a public housing unit converted by Hundertwasser into a colorful patchwork.
This square is built on ruins of a Roman garrison, as evidenced by an underground museum. Other attractions are a Baroque 18th-century fountain and the Ankeruhr, a magnificent Jugendstil clock.
The vast complex of the former imperial stables is now the site of a cluster of museums and cultural institutions as well as a number of cafés and shops, all arranged around an inviting inner courtyard.
Vienna's opera house was constructed in 1869 as the Hofoper (court opera). The monumental building has a High Renaissance design, fronted by a beautiful Italianesque loggia.
The Schatzkammer - the imperial treasury chamber of the Habsburg dynasty - has a magnificent display of imperial symbols of power and wealth such as gem-studded crowns, orbs, scepters, and coronation mantles.
The Burgtheater is a grandiose structure built at the end of the 19th century to house the royal theater company, the second-oldest still active theater company in Europe.
Karlsplatz is one of the largest squares in Vienna. Much of it is occupied by the Resselpark, where two beautiful former metro pavilions are located. Overlooking the park is Karlskirche, a glorious Baroque church.
The Freyung Passage is a beautiful historic arcade linking the Freyung square with Herrengasse. It was built in 1860 as part of the Ferstel Palace and is home to a number of luxury stores.
Heldenplatz is a spacious square near the former imperial palace of the Habsburg rulers. The square is named after two of Austria's most famous war heroes, who are honored with large equestrian statues.
The Burggarten was created in the 19th century as a private garden for the imperial family. Highlights of the now public park include a statue of Mozart and a beautiful Palm House.
The Ringstraße is a boulevard created in the 19th century at the site of the former city fortifications. In a span of just two decades, a host of magnificent buildings were erected here, from a city hall to an opera house.
Maria-Theresien-Platz is a square that was laid out in the 19th century as part of an ambitious project to create a new museum complex. At the center stands a large monument dedicated to empress Maria Theresa.
Schwarzenbergplatz is a vast square intersected by wide roads. There are several sights at the square including a fountain, a Soviet monument and a statue of the prince after whom the square was named.
Vienna's Kunsthistorisches Museum is not only home to one of the world's largest collections of paintings, but you'll also find decorative arts as well as artifacts from Egypt, the Antiquity and even Prehistoric artifacts.
The Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna's Military Museum, traces the history of the Austrian Army from the start of the 30 Years' War in 1618 until the end of the Second World War in 1945.
The Volksgarten, a public park near the imperial palace in Vienna, was created between 1820 and 1823 after the fortifications around the palace were torn down by Napoleon.
Zentralfriedhof is Vienna's largest cemetery and the burial place of many of its famous former citizens, including musicians such as Beethoven, Strauss and Brahms.
Vienna's Botanical Garden was founded in 1754 by Empress Maria Theresa. Over the years it expanded to an 8 hectare large garden with some 9,000 plant species. Adjacent is the Alpengarten, an alpine garden.
Naschmarkt is the largest open air market in Vienna. There are plenty of stalls selling food, drinks and a whole range of different wares. It is also a popular place to have a quick bite to eat.
The Liechtenstein Garden Palace was built in the early 18th century for Prince Liechtenstein. It is now home to a museum with a private collection of artwork displayed in a sumptuous Baroque decor.
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Vienna's Botanical Garden was founded in 1754 by Empress Maria Theresa. Over the years it expanded to an 8 hectare large garden with some 9,000 plant species. Adjacent is the Alpengarten, an alpine garden.
The Burggarten was created in the 19th century as a private garden for the imperial family. Highlights of the now public park include a statue of Mozart and a beautiful Palm House.
The Burgtheater is a grandiose structure built at the end of the 19th century to house the royal theater company, the second-oldest still active theater company in Europe.
The Freyung Passage is a beautiful historic arcade linking the Freyung square with Herrengasse. It was built in 1860 as part of the Ferstel Palace and is home to a number of luxury stores.
Heldenplatz is a spacious square near the former imperial palace of the Habsburg rulers. The square is named after two of Austria's most famous war heroes, who are honored with large equestrian statues.
This square is built on ruins of a Roman garrison, as evidenced by an underground museum. Other attractions are a Baroque 18th-century fountain and the Ankeruhr, a magnificent Jugendstil clock.
Between all the stately and formal buildings in Vienna, there are also some whimsical structures, most notably Hundertwasserhaus, a public housing unit converted by Hundertwasser into a colorful patchwork.
Karlsplatz is one of the largest squares in Vienna. Much of it is occupied by the Resselpark, where two beautiful former metro pavilions are located. Overlooking the park is Karlskirche, a glorious Baroque church.
The Liechtenstein Garden Palace was built in the early 18th century for Prince Liechtenstein. It is now home to a museum with a private collection of artwork displayed in a sumptuous Baroque decor.
Maria-Theresien-Platz is a square that was laid out in the 19th century as part of an ambitious project to create a new museum complex. At the center stands a large monument dedicated to empress Maria Theresa.
Michaelerplatz is a square dominated by the Michaelertor, a grand archway leading to the heart of the Hofburg. Opposite are the modern Looshaus and the Michaelerkirche, one of Vienna's oldest churches.
Vienna's Kunsthistorisches Museum is not only home to one of the world's largest collections of paintings, but you'll also find decorative arts as well as artifacts from Egypt, the Antiquity and even Prehistoric artifacts.
The Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna's Military Museum, traces the history of the Austrian Army from the start of the 30 Years' War in 1618 until the end of the Second World War in 1945.
The vast complex of the former imperial stables is now the site of a cluster of museums and cultural institutions as well as a number of cafés and shops, all arranged around an inviting inner courtyard.
Naschmarkt is the largest open air market in Vienna. There are plenty of stalls selling food, drinks and a whole range of different wares. It is also a popular place to have a quick bite to eat.
The Peterskirche is a High Baroque church with an overwhelming interior, excessively decorated with gilded sculpture groups and magnificent ceiling frescoes.
The Ringstraße is a boulevard created in the 19th century at the site of the former city fortifications. In a span of just two decades, a host of magnificent buildings were erected here, from a city hall to an opera house.
The Schatzkammer - the imperial treasury chamber of the Habsburg dynasty - has a magnificent display of imperial symbols of power and wealth such as gem-studded crowns, orbs, scepters, and coronation mantles.
Schwarzenbergplatz is a vast square intersected by wide roads. There are several sights at the square including a fountain, a Soviet monument and a statue of the prince after whom the square was named.
As soon as the Schönbrunn Palace was completed, it became the favorite residence of the Habsburg family. Its Schlosspark is a magnificent park with numerous monuments and fountains.
Vienna's opera house was constructed in 1869 as the Hofoper (court opera). The monumental building has a High Renaissance design, fronted by a beautiful Italianesque loggia.
Vienna's Cathedral, the Gothic Stephansdom, was built in the 14th century on the site of an earlier church, of which two towers were incorporated. The majestic south tower still rises high over the city center.
The Volksgarten, a public park near the imperial palace in Vienna, was created between 1820 and 1823 after the fortifications around the palace were torn down by Napoleon.
Zentralfriedhof is Vienna's largest cemetery and the burial place of many of its famous former citizens, including musicians such as Beethoven, Strauss and Brahms.