Colors of Vienna - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Vienna
♥ Dom Sankt Stephan (Stephansdom), Wien, 1.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilika Unsere Lieben Frau zu den Schotten, Wien, 1.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Kirche Sankt Barbara, Wien, 1.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilika Maria Treu, Wien, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilika Maria Loretto, Loretto, 33.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Dom Mariä Himmelfahrt und Sankt Rupert, Wiener Neustadt, 43.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Kathedrale St. Georg, Wiener Neustadt, 44.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Dom Sankt Stephan (Stephansdom), Wien, 1.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basilika Unsere Lieben Frau zu den Schotten, Wien, 1.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Kirche Sankt Barbara, Wien, 1.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basilika Maria Treu, Wien, 1.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basilika Maria Loretto, Loretto, 33.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Dom Mariä Himmelfahrt und Sankt Rupert, Wiener Neustadt, 43.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Kathedrale St. Georg, Wiener Neustadt, 44.3 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Vienna
♥ Castle 'Burg Perchtoldsdorf' , 11.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Ruine Liechtenstein' , 13.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Franzensburg' Laxenburg, 15 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burgruine Mödling' , 15.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burg Greifenstein' , 18.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burg Kreuzenstein' , 20.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burg Rauhenstein' , 24 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burg Perchtoldsdorf' , 11.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Ruine Liechtenstein' , 13.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Franzensburg' Laxenburg, 15 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Burgruine Mödling' , 15.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Burg Greifenstein' , 18.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Burg Kreuzenstein' , 20.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Burg Rauhenstein' , 24 km from the center. On the map


Unique landmarks in Vienna and around
Haas House
From the series “Famous buildings of Postmodern architecture”
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Distance from Vienna center - 0.9 km.
According to some experts, the Roman citadel of Vindobon inspired the Austrian architect to build the original building. It has the same semi-circular facade. Decorative stone and mirror tiles were used in its decoration. The main feature of the interior architecture is a five-level atrium. Shopping galleries are located around it. The restaurant is located on the top floor of the Haas House center. Some of its tables are served on the outdoor terrace during the warmer months. It offers a wonderful view of the nearby historical sights of Vienna. …
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Karlskirche
From the series “The Most Elegant Buildings of Baroque Architecture”
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Distance from Vienna center - 0.3 km.
At the beginning of the 18th century, Vienna had a terrible plague epidemic. Thousands of locals died because of it. When the epidemy has finished, the emperor ordered to build a church in honour of his patron Saint Charles Borromeo. The building was finished in 1737. At first, the church was quite complex from the architect point of view. There you can see several styles – the columns are made in ancient Roman style, the portico is an ancient Greek style, pavilions are in a baroque style. …
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Vienna Opera Toilet
From the series “Public Toilets, Who Makes it Extravagant”
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Distance from Vienna center - 0.4 km.
The toilet, which is situated in the transition of the Karlsplatz metro station, has aroused the contradictory opinions since opening. Some people find it quite original and modern, although the others consider this toilet to be an evil mock on the operatic art. The design of the 'opera toilets' is also quite interesting. The walls in it are wallpapered with old posters and photographs of the famous Viennese opera. …
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Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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01.02.2023
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.

01.02.2023
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