Austria sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places
Austria is famous for its excellent ski resorts, picturesque nature and numerous historic landmarks. Vienna is the most interesting city from the cultural point of view. During many centuries St. Stephen’s Cathedral has been considered the symbol of the city. Vienna is an old city and numerous historic buildings and places are treated with great care here, so in Vienna you will find many beautiful churches and castles, such as St. Ruprecht’s Church, Vatican Church, Schoenbrunn Castle, Belveder Castle, St. Bernard Chapel, Parliament House and Town hall. Just like most capitals, Vienna is home to numerous museums – Historic Museum, several Art Museums, Graphics Museum and Albertine Gallery. The former imperial residence Hofburg is worth close attention. The building of the residence took place in the 13th century. The treasury that is located in Hofburg stores many rare artifacts that once belonged to the Order of Golden Fleece. The Crown of the Holy Roman Empire is, without a doubt, the most famous and precious exhibit of the museum complex. The crown was made yet in 962 A.D.
During its thousand-year history, Austria has been a part of various empires. It has developed as an independent and strong state. This led to the …
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The original culture of Austria is of great interest. For many centuries, the Austrians have absorbed many aspects from different European states. A …
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History and Entertainment
Admirers of historical attractions, colorful festivals, health tourism and sports entertainments come to Austria. The history of Austria as an independent duchy dates back to 1156 when it withdrew from Bavaria. For the next 300 years, the area of the duchy had been constantly increasing. In the first half of the 16th century, it was joined by Croatia and the Czech Republic. In the 18th century, a part of Poland passed on to the duchy. In the late 17th century, Hungary acceded to Austria.
Austria is a suitable place for those who want to get a lot of amazing emotions and combine cultural leisure with active recreation. The Austrians …
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Over the years, Austria has been notable for food traditions. The main components of the national cuisine are meat and poultry dishes. Some Austrian desserts, for example, apple strudel and Sacher cake, are also popular all over the world. The country is famous for its historical winemaking traditions. There are old wine cellars called heurigers in the surroundings of Vienna. Here, you can not only enjoy exquisite wines from historical wineries, but also taste the most popular national dishes.
The official currency in Austria is euro. The more profitable and reliable option is to exchange money in banks. However, they usually work from 8am …
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However, the most part of the state territory is occupied by mountain ranges. Here, at the beginning of the 20th century, upscale ski resorts were opened. At present, they attract usual fans of winter entertainments, as well as professional sportsmen. Some resorts welcome guests all year round. Besides attractive ski routes, there are invaluable nature attractions, marvelous lakes, in the mountains.
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National and city parks of Austria
♥ Nature Park 'Blockheide-Eibenstein' . On the map Photos
♥ Nature Park 'Buchenberg' . On the map Photos
♥ Nature Park 'Dobersberg' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Donau-Auen' . On the map Photos
♥ Nature Park 'Eichenhain' . On the map Photos
♥ Nature Park 'Blockheide-Eibenstein' . On the map Photos
♥ Nature Park 'Buchenberg' . On the map Photos
♥ Nature Park 'Dobersberg' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Donau-Auen' . On the map Photos
♥ Nature Park 'Eichenhain' . On the map Photos
Michelin-starred restaurants in Austria
♥ Restaurant 'Edvard' Wien. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Eisvogel' Wien. Type - Austrian. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Esszimmer' Salzburg. Type - Creative|Classic cuisine. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Fabios' WIEN. Type - Italian. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Feuerwehr-Wagner' WIEN. Type - Country. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Edvard' Wien. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Eisvogel' Wien. Type - Austrian. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Esszimmer' Salzburg. Type - Creative|Classic cuisine. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Fabios' WIEN. Type - Italian. On the map Photos
♥ Restaurant 'Feuerwehr-Wagner' WIEN. Type - Country. On the map Photos
Castles of Austria
♥ Castle 'Burg Bruck' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Burg Clam' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Burg Deutschlandsberg' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Burg Dürnstein' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Burg Falkenstein' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Burg Bruck' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Burg Clam' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Burg Deutschlandsberg' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Burg Dürnstein' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Burg Falkenstein' . On the map Photos
Famous and uniques places in Austria from our review series
Haas House
From the series “Famous buildings of Postmodern architecture”
The building of the Haas House shopping center is a real decoration of one of the central streets of Vienna. The project of the building in the postmodern style was designed by the Austrian architect Hans Hollein. The construction of the shopping center was completed in 1990. In addition to dozens of shops and boutiques, the prestigious restaurant is located in the building today. The construction of the spectacular building caused a lot of controversy in professional circles and residents. Many believe that its original appearance is completely out of harmony with the historical and religious buildings located nearby.
The shopping center is located in the historic district of Vienna. St. Stephen's Cathedral is located in the immediate vicinity. The Carpet House was located on the site … Read all
The shopping center is located in the historic district of Vienna. St. Stephen's Cathedral is located in the immediate vicinity. The Carpet House was located on the site … Read all
St Stephens Cathedral
From the series “Gothic Architecture – Magnificent Monuments”
St. Stephen's Cathedral is located in Vienna. It is one of the most important national symbols of Austria. It is located in the heart of the historic district. The first church was built in its place in the middle of the 12th century. The cathedral, which visitors to Vienna can admire today, was built between the 13th and 15th centuries. The Gothic cathedral was badly damaged during the Second World War. Its restoration continues today. Despite this, the main religious relics are still kept in the cathedral. The 17th-century Pötsch icon is among them.
The Bishop's carved pulpit is also preserved in the cathedral. It was installed in it in the 15th century. The structure of the cathedral is also special. Six independent chapels are equipped in it. Part of the cathedral was converted … Read all
The Bishop's carved pulpit is also preserved in the cathedral. It was installed in it in the 15th century. The structure of the cathedral is also special. Six independent chapels are equipped in it. Part of the cathedral was converted … Read all
Museum-apartment of Mozart
From the series “Apartment-museums of great celebrities”
You can visit the museum-apartment of Mozart in Vienna. It is located at 5 Domgasse Street. The composer lived here for three years – in the period from 1784 to 1787. His apartment was on the second floor. It consisted of four rooms, as well as a kitchen and two workrooms. The composer changed more than ten apartments during his stay in Vienna. He lived the longest in this apartment. It was in this apartment that he worked on the opera "The Marriage of Figaro", as well as other outstanding works.
The museum's collection has been constantly updated since its opening. It became so large by 2006 that it was necessary to reconstruct the historical building and convert new areas for storing exhibits. The museum occupies three floors of the building today. The total area of its rooms is … Read all
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The museum's collection has been constantly updated since its opening. It became so large by 2006 that it was necessary to reconstruct the historical building and convert new areas for storing exhibits. The museum occupies three floors of the building today. The total area of its rooms is … Read all
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