Guidebook for Wien
Food Scene
PASTA...e BASTA Werdertorgasse
10 WerdertorgasseLola Tapas Restaurant
14 GonzagagasseKAFFEIN formerly known as Café EL.AN
3 Stoß im HimmelOooh very cosy and great coffee
Café Aera
11 GonzagagasseDrinks & Nightlife
Club Berlin
12 GonzagagasseShopping
Hofer
144 GudrunstraßeBilla
PratersternWerdertor-Apotheke
19 WerdertorgassePharmacy open till 18:00
Sightseeing
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Dating back to 1147, St. Stephen's Cathedral is one of Vienna's most impressive landmarks. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Vienna and the largest church in the country. The cathedral boasts a 445 foot-high tower, an elaborately patterned and coloured roof and a very extravagant interior complete with 18 altars and several chapels. The cathedral is also home to many fine works of art, some dating back as long ago as the fifteenth century.
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Stephansdom
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Dating back to 1147, St. Stephen's Cathedral is one of Vienna's most impressive landmarks. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Vienna and the largest church in the country. The cathedral boasts a 445 foot-high tower, an elaborately patterned and coloured roof and a very extravagant interior complete with 18 altars and several chapels. The cathedral is also home to many fine works of art, some dating back as long ago as the fifteenth century.
Hofburg Palace
Vienna has no shortage of stunning palaces and another one of its most famous is the Hofburg Palace. It was also a residence of the Hapsburg dynasty of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The palace grew around what was originally a medieval castle. The only part of the building which survives from this time is the chapel. What makes the Hofburg Palace particularly interesting is its fascinating mix of architecture dating back from various times throughout history. Here you will see architectural styles such as art nouveau, gothic, medieval and late baroque. The palace is home to the national library, imperial treasury and the ethnographical museum.
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Hofburg
Hofburg Palace
Vienna has no shortage of stunning palaces and another one of its most famous is the Hofburg Palace. It was also a residence of the Hapsburg dynasty of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The palace grew around what was originally a medieval castle. The only part of the building which survives from this time is the chapel. What makes the Hofburg Palace particularly interesting is its fascinating mix of architecture dating back from various times throughout history. Here you will see architectural styles such as art nouveau, gothic, medieval and late baroque. The palace is home to the national library, imperial treasury and the ethnographical museum.
Schönbrunn Palace
One of the most significant cultural landmarks in the country, the Schönbrunn Palace is a stunning imperial residence built in the late baroque style of architecture. Boasting 1441 rooms, it was the summer residence of the Habsburg monarchs. The palace is one of the most visited sites in the city. As well as having great historical significance, it also has a beautiful location with plenty of extravagant gardens and walkways. The palace is also home to the Schönbrunn Zoo, one of the oldest in the world.
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Schönbrunn
Schönbrunn Palace
One of the most significant cultural landmarks in the country, the Schönbrunn Palace is a stunning imperial residence built in the late baroque style of architecture. Boasting 1441 rooms, it was the summer residence of the Habsburg monarchs. The palace is one of the most visited sites in the city. As well as having great historical significance, it also has a beautiful location with plenty of extravagant gardens and walkways. The palace is also home to the Schönbrunn Zoo, one of the oldest in the world.
Arts & Culture
Kunsthistorisches Museum
Although Vienna has a great deal of art galleries and museums to offer, the Kunsthistorisches Museum is undoubtedly one of the most impressive. The building which houses the museum is equally imposing - a stunning palace with an extremely ornate interior decorated with stucco, marble, gold-leaf and many works of art. The museum was opened in 1891 by the Austro-Hungarian Emperor, Franz Joseph I. The diverse collections of the museum are organized in various different sections. Here you will find relics from Ancient Egypt and the Near East, Roman and Greek antiquities, fine examples of sculptures and decorative arts, a gallery of paintings and a library.
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Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna
Maria-Theresien-PlatzKunsthistorisches Museum
Although Vienna has a great deal of art galleries and museums to offer, the Kunsthistorisches Museum is undoubtedly one of the most impressive. The building which houses the museum is equally imposing - a stunning palace with an extremely ornate interior decorated with stucco, marble, gold-leaf and many works of art. The museum was opened in 1891 by the Austro-Hungarian Emperor, Franz Joseph I. The diverse collections of the museum are organized in various different sections. Here you will find relics from Ancient Egypt and the Near East, Roman and Greek antiquities, fine examples of sculptures and decorative arts, a gallery of paintings and a library.
Vienna State Opera
The Vienna State Opera began construction in 1861, being completed in 1869. It is located in the centre of the city on the Ringstrasse (central ring road). It has a reputation throughout the world for its excellent performances. It is also the main venue of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Being a place well known for its impressive musical and operatic history, a visit to Vienna would not be complete without a visit to the opera! The building itself is equally impressive, boasting stunning vaulted ceilings and an ornate marble staircase in front of the main entrance.
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Wiener Statsopera
2 OpernringVienna State Opera
The Vienna State Opera began construction in 1861, being completed in 1869. It is located in the centre of the city on the Ringstrasse (central ring road). It has a reputation throughout the world for its excellent performances. It is also the main venue of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Being a place well known for its impressive musical and operatic history, a visit to Vienna would not be complete without a visit to the opera! The building itself is equally impressive, boasting stunning vaulted ceilings and an ornate marble staircase in front of the main entrance.