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Sightseeing in Vienna - what to see. Complete travel guide

Schonbrunn - overview and lake The history of Vienna is more than three thousand years. During the reign of the Habsburgs the city became the capital, and its imperial elegance is the legacy of the dynasty. Vienna is a world-renowned center of music, thanks to numerous famous composers who lived and worked in this city - Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Schubert and Brahms. The world-renowned Vienna Choir, the Vienna Boys Choir, various musical events such as the annual Christmas concert or the ball in the Vienna Opera is also located here.
Discovering the architecture of Vienna from bird's eye view! St. Stephen Cathedral, Kunsthistorisches Museum, St. Peter Church, Belvedere, Millennium Tower, Donauturm, all those monuments are defining the image of Vienna … Open
The architecture of Vienna encompasses all major styles from Gothic and Renaissance to postmodernism. Rupertkirhe is one of the oldest churches in Vienna in the Romanesque style. Gothic St. Stephen’s Cathedral is a symbol of Austria and Vienna, and Karlskirche is made in the Baroque style. Modern has also left its mark in Vienna - the Karlspatz station , Secession, Kirche am Steinhof , which is the work of Otto Wagner, belong to the best known buildings of this period.
Vienna is a grandeur and luxury city with a touch of antiquity. Vienna is a city of music and great musicians. Vienna is a city of fiacres and dancing white stallions. Vienna means amazing coffee and delicious apple strudel. In short, Vienna is ... Vienna, the city where people are recommended to live for a little, and not just walk quickly, visiting sights from a guidebook. The city is charming and beautiful as music itself, as the aroma of coffee or the clatter of horse hooves on the cobblestones, as the flavor of mulled wine and fir before Christmas... Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Rathaus, Hofburg Palace, Karlskirche, Votive Church, Austrian Parliament, Capuchin Church, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for Vienna … Open
Guests of Vienna will see an incredible number of beautiful historic buildings, such as, for example, the Cathedral of St. Stephen or fabulous Belvedere . Besides this, you will find a lot of cozy parks , operas, and museums in Vienna. In this city you can always relax, listening to the beautiful music of Bach or Strauss. Do not forget to visit the Spanish Riding School in order to see how beautiful white horses move gracefully in time with this charming music, which Vienna is famous for.
Vienna Without a doubt, these are not all notable places of Vienna. With time, Vienna was turned into a fashionable city with a large number of leisure and entertainment facilities, which are mostly located near Ringstrasse and on the banks of the Danube River. In order to explore the city in a more relaxing way, one can hire a bicycle. In this case, do not forget to visit Prater Park . In the evening, numerous night clubs of Vienna wait for their guests.
In Vienna, young travelers and their parents will easily find interesting entertainment and amusement centers. There are also suitable city landmarks and museums that will leave families … Open
The Hofburg Imperial Palace.
This is a huge palace complex, the winter palace of the Habsburgs . As it is located in the center of Vienna, this white palace is simply impossible to miss. The complex has been expanded and rebuilt for centuries. The palace’s treasury is one of the most popular parts of the palace - the treasury exhibits the royal jewelry.
Vienna Skyline The Spanish Riding School.
Spanische Reitschule is the oldest arena in the world. The school is a part of the Hofburg Palace. It was founded during the reign of the Habsburgs. All week long, beautiful white stallions are trained by jockeys in historical costumes. Several months a year everyone has an opportunity to visit the show, which has not changed during past four centuries. As the show is very popular, tickets for it should be booked in advance. During the months when there are no performances, visitors still can buy special tickets for the rehearsals. These tickets are sold right at the entrance.
The restaurants of Vienna offer guests to taste various national dishes. Wienerschnitzel is considered one of the most popular dishes. This is Vienna schnitzel, which is usually made from … Open
Belvedere.
Belvedere is a romantic park with numerous ponds, waterfalls, and two palaces. Do not forget to visit the Upper Belvedere, which is home to several museums. In 1955 the Grand Ballroom of the Palace was the place where the document declaring the independence of Austria was signed - after the Second World War the country was not independent for ten more years. Thus, Vienna, as well as Berlin, was divided between the allies. Strangely, this historical fact is usually little-known in the world.
Vienna, Austria The Schonbrunn Palace.
The Schonbrunn Palace is the summer palace of the Habsburgs . Without a doubt, this is one of the most beautiful places in Vienna. The palace is located just a few subway stops from the center. The site of the modern Schonbrunn Palace was once occupied by other palaces and buildings. The palace itself was rebuilt many times. Currently, the complex has 1,441 rooms of various sizes and for various purposes. There are also beautiful gardens in the territory of the palace.
The nature and culture of the locals are rather contradictory. There are really many jokes about the 'dissatisfaction with life’, which is so common for Austrians. Locals often make … Open
St. Stephen's Cathedral.
This is the largest and the most magnificent Gothic cathedral in Austria . The first church was built on the site of the modern cathedral in 1147. Later the cathedral was expanded. Its length is 107 meters, and its width is 34 meters. The height of the southern Steffl Gates is 136 meters. If you go up the 343 steps, you will reach the top of the tower that provides superb panoramic views of the city.
Vienna, Austria Vienna will surely surprise you with its culinary delights. Along with the famous steak-restaurant Filgmueller, Vienna is home to numerous trendy cafes and chic restaurants with delicacies from all over the world.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Vienna and surroundings

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Map of all shopping areas
Shopping streets in Vienna
♥   Shopping area ' upscale' Vienna, 0.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Shopping area ' Neubaugasse' Vienna, 1.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Shopping area ' Mariahilfer Straße' Vienna, 2.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Shopping area ' Favoritenstraße' Vienna, 3.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all castles
Survived castles around Vienna
♥   Castle 'Burg Perchtoldsdorf' , 11.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Ruine Liechtenstein' , 13.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Franzensburg' Laxenburg, 15 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Burgruine Mödling' , 15.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Burg Greifenstein' , 18.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Vienna
♥   Nature Park 'Eichenhain' , 13.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Nature Park 'Sandstein-Wienerwald' , 14 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Nature Park 'Föhrenberge' , 17.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Nature Park 'Sparbach' , 19.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Donau-Auen' , 28 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Vienna and around
♥   Art museum 'Gemäldegalerie der Akademie der bildenden Künste' Vienna, 0.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Art museum 'Albertina' Vienna, 0.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Art museum 'Kunsthistorisches Museum' Vienna, 0.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Art museum 'Leopold Museum' Vienna, 0.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Art museum 'MUMOK' Vienna, 0.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Sights around Vienna from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'

Seegrotte

From the series “The Scariest Mines in the World”
The upper tiers of the mine have been converted into a museum; they store a very interesting exhibition about the life and work of miners. Lower tiers outside of the flood zone have retained their dark charm, so they’re not recommended to people who are afraid of the dark. Shimmering light gives special mystique and mystery to mines, and in some areas it’s almost absent, so visitors will have an opportunity to plunge into total darkness for a few minutes. … Read further

Flower Clock in Vienna

From the series “Enchanting Flower Clocks Built by Humans”
The flower clock in Vienna is one of the few that was designed using plants of contrasting colors. It’s very easy to find this installation in the city park in Vienna, as it’s situated not far from the entrance. You can admire this amazing attraction from late spring to mid-autumn. In this period, the bright bed with carved hands always looks flawless. … Read further

Toilet of Modern Art

From the series “Public Toilets, Who Makes it Extravagant”
The original 'Toilet of the Contemporary Art' is still an outstanding masterpiece of the world-famous architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Since the inauguration many curious tourists visit the toilet not to do the emergency, but to graze on the incredible room design and make the original photos. Like the other unique architectural masterpieces of Hundertwasser, the unusual modern toilet became the place of the world. … Read further
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