From the article you will learn the sights of Vienna, which are worth seeing in the first place. And also how to save money when visiting them. Detailed list popular places, photos, descriptions and reviews.
Vienna Attractions: Belvedere Palace
So, what is interesting about Vienna and why is it worth visiting?
Vienna is a delightful Austrian city that has repeatedly ranked first in terms of the standard of living of its population. Also she is pretty big city among the European Union and the largest metropolis of beautiful Austria.
The number of attractions and interesting places Vienna can only be compared with a royal box, in which a huge number of different precious stones and metals.
In the Austrian capital, you will not only get pleasure and satisfaction from exploring the buildings, but you will also find the sights of Vienna, so to speak, to your taste. That is, you will find exactly the building that you will definitely never forget.
So, Vienna is decorated:
- streets and squares;
- castles and palaces;
- concert halls and theaters;
- architectural monuments;
- educational institutions;
- parks and gardens;
- churches and cathedrals;
- museums and house-museums;
- art galleries.
The main sights of Vienna: description
Consider the places and facilities that are recommended to visit every tourist.
Vienna is the most musical capital of Europe
— Ringstrasse- the famous street, which is often called "Ring" or "Ring Street". It is recommended to drive along it to be amazed by the variety of both remarkable objects and the styles of their construction and design.
— Stephansplatz or Cathedral Square, which is popular not only among guests, but also among the indigenous Viennese. The square is the center of the Old Town. And it is extremely difficult not to notice it.
— Schönbrunn- the famous architectural ensemble, consisting of a majestic castle and a park. The history of this attraction is directly related to the Habsburg dynasty.
— Gazebo- popular palace complex, consisting of the Upper and Lower Belvedere. When visiting the complex, you can admire not only the baroque style, but also the exhibits of the famous art museum - the Belvedere Gallery.
— Vienna State Opera- one of the famous and best theaters in the world. Here you can see unforgettable concerts, attend balls and hear music written by the great people of the planet.
— Vienna Konzerthaus- the famous concert venue for classical music. There are 4 halls in which unforgettable concerts can be held at the same time.
— Danube tower- one of the famous architectural monuments. The main feature of this Vienna landmark is its height of 252 m. The tower is considered the tallest building in Vienna. Tourists can climb up and view the city from the famous observation deck.
— University of Vienna is a well-known educational institution in Europe. More than 60,000 biologists, geographers, sociologists, psychologists, historians and other specialists graduate from here every year.
— Botanical Garden University of Vienna- the most beautiful collection of plants in Europe. Has a rich history. But! The main attraction is 11,500 species of different plants of the planet.
— Prater- a popular park, interesting due to its history. There are also many beautiful trees in the park, there are rides and other remarkable structures.
— Votivkirche- a very beautiful church, which is also called the "Vow Church". The building was erected in the XVIII century. Undoubtedly striking interesting story church, the originality of the neo-Gothic building and the height of 99 m.
— St. Stephen's Cathedral- one of the famous Catholic cathedrals in Europe. Undoubtedly, any tourist can be amazed by the history, architecture, location and decorations of one of the main attractions of Vienna.
— Museum Quarter- the famous complex of museums, covering an area of 60,000 sq.m. First of all, the museums of the complex are recommended to visit connoisseurs of modern art, literature, music, beautiful objects and unusual exhibits.
— House Museum of Johann Strauss- an interesting prestigious attraction in which the composer lived for 7 years and composed great works, for example, the Blue Danube waltz. In the house you can feel the creative atmosphere, as well as see various objects of the musician, such as furniture, paintings, musical instruments.
— Albertina Gallery- the famous art museum in the Albrecht Palace. Here you can see a huge collection of graphic works from different centuries. Undoubtedly, artists and true connoisseurs of graphics will appreciate this attraction.
What else to see in Vienna? For example, Grabben street, which is especially good in pre-Christmas decoration.
As you can see, Vienna is more than rich in interesting places from a tourist point of view. Moreover, only a few of them are described. But! By visiting only the sights described, you will get great pleasure and deeply imbued with the unforgettable atmosphere of Vienna.
Top 3 most important attractions in Vienna
As we have already seen, Vienna has a huge number of places of cultural and aesthetic interest, because the city is considered the world's cultural and musical treasure. And now let's take a closer look at the sights of Vienna, which, in our opinion, lead the first honorary three.
Temple Stephansdom
The national symbol of Vienna and all of Austria is the Stephansdom temple or St. Stephen's Cathedral. It is an interesting building with a very rich history. Undoubtedly, this majestic temple deserves the obligatory attention of tourists. And for local residents, this is a true treasure and a relic.
Stephansdom is a functioning temple. Divine services are held here daily, and solemn services are held on holidays. Dear tourists are strongly recommended to include a visit to the beautiful church of Stephansdom in the excursion program in Vienna.
Vienna Cathedral - St. Stephen's Cathedral
As you know, Vienna without music is like food without salt. The largest opera house in Austria is the Vienna State Opera.
Today, you can study the most diverse repertoire of classical music here. It is not surprising that visiting this landmark of Vienna is admired by a large number of tourists. Moreover, the Vienna Opera has a rather rich history.
Sights of Vienna: the building of the Vienna Opera
Vienna Prater
You can enjoy amazing city landscapes in the famous Prater Park. Today it is the best and most popular park, which is equipped according to the latest technical standards.
And its main link is the Riesenrad ferris wheel. The attraction also has a rich history. And most importantly, it offers such a delightful view of Vienna and the Danube that it is simply breathtaking. There are many more interesting entertainments in the park, for example, a wax museum, discos, exciting rides and much more.
Undoubtedly, a stay in Vienna can be of interest to almost any person. And indelible impressions from traveling around Austria will remain forever. Welcome!
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We were very attracted by the architecture and attractions in Vienna. However, traffic jams and the lack of a map of Vienna and Austria in the navigator forced us to transfer to the metro ...
Which we did as soon as we checked into the hotel. Luckily, the Keplerplatz metro station, line U1, is only 100 meters from the hotel Meininger Hotel Wien Hauptbahnhof .
The main attractions of Vienna are located in the center of the Old Town on St. Stephen's Square. To get here, it is enough to drive only 4 metro stations on the U1 line to Stephansplatz station.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
- Vienna Metro (U-Bahn), along with suburban trains(S-Bahn), trams and buses, is an essential component public transport Vienna. The U-Bahn consists of more than a hundred stations on five lines: U1, U2, U3, U4 and ... U6 (U5, despite many plans for construction, was never created).
- Single tickets are valid for travel by metro, trams and buses.
- The cost of a single ticket is 2.10 euros. A ticket for 24 hours costs 7.10 euros, for 48 hours - 12.40 euros, for 72 hours or for a week from Monday to Monday - about 16 euros. You can also purchase a "Viennese ticket" for 72 hours for 19.90 euros, which additionally provides free travel for a child under 15 years old, a discount on travel to the Airport and over 210 discounts for visiting shops, museums, theaters, concerts, attractions, cafes, etc.
- The most useful official website for visitors to Vienna is www.wien.info/ru. On it, a tourist can find almost any information on Vienna: city maps, schemes transport networks, sights, shops, hotels, restaurants... Be sure to visit!
We planned to bypass the main sights of Vienna on the following route: Vienna City Hall (Rathaus) at the metro station of the same name > St. Stephen's Square (Stephenplatz) at the metro station of the same name and St. Stephen's Cathedral > then walk down through the Hofburg (Hofburg) and the Vienna Opera (Wiener Staatsoper) to the Karlsplatz station, from which the Meininger Hotel Wien Hauptbahnhof at the Keplerplatz station is only three stops away.
SIGHTS IN VIENNA
- Vienna City Hall (Wiener Rathaus) is located on Friedrich Schmidt Square and was built in 1883. Here are the offices of the burgomaster and the municipality of Vienna. The main hall of the town hall and adjacent premises are used for exhibitions, concerts and balls. In total, the Town Hall hosts up to 800 events a year! The town hall is famous for its night illumination and the famous Vienna Ice Dream skating rink, which is flooded on the square in winter.
- St. Stephen's Square (Stephenplatz) and St. Stephen's Cathedral. St. Stephen's Square is located in the heart of Vienna's Old Town and is the starting point for motorways from Vienna. The history of the Square is closely connected with St. Stephen's Cathedral, which began to be built in 1137-1147 and acquired a modern look by 1511. St. Stephen's Cathedral is one of the national symbols of Austria and a symbol of Vienna.
- The Vienna Maryina Column is located on a pedestrian street near St. Stephen's Cathedral. The Mariinsky Columns in Europe have another name: Plague Columns, since they were built mainly to commemorate the end of the plague...
- Hofburg is the winter residence of the Habsburg dynasty in Vienna. There are about 2,600 halls and rooms in the Hofburg, some of which are used as the official residence of the President of Austria.
- Vienna Opera (Wiener Staatsoper) - the largest opera house and center of musical culture in Austria, built in 1869.
The Vienna City Hall (Rathaus) looks very colorful when illuminated at night and is very often the backdrop for photographs of tourists.
The pedestrian streets of the Old Town of Vienna are full of restaurants and cafes, including open-air ones.
There are many more Banks ... Austria, no matter how ...
St. Stephen's Cathedral is striking in its grandeur and monumentality!
No wonder it's a national symbol...
A real gem of St. Stephen's Square and Vienna in general!
Vienna, in general, is very beautiful and romantic city with striking architecture.
Pedestrian streets The Old City of Vienna is full of life even in the dark and cool seasons.
Many Austrians and tourists from all over the world walk and see the sights here.
Vienna Maryina Column:
You can walk around Vienna.
You can ride in a carriage...
You can just walk around and admire the architecture.
Or do some cheap shopping.
HISTORY REFERENCE
The history of the settlement of the territory of modern Vienna began during the Neolithic period (6th century BC)! From the 1st to the 5th century AD the Romans were based here, then the Celtic, Old Germanic and Slavic settlements. By the 12th century, Vienna became the residence of the Austrian dukes of the Babenbergs, and by the 13th century, the stronghold of the Habsburg dynasty. In the 16th century, Vienna coped with the siege of the Turks (the victory over the twenty-fold superior Turkish army stopped the rapid expansion into Europe Ottoman Empire), and in the XVII-XVIII - with the plague epidemic. By 1910, with a population of 2 million, Vienna was the fourth largest city in the world and the cultural capital of Europe, experiencing its heyday. However, with the defeat of Austria-Hungary in World War I, the political events in Europe at the beginning of the 20th century, the advent of the Austrofascism regime and the entry of Soviet and allied troops into Vienna in 1945, Vienna loses its former influence for a long time and population growth stops ...
Today, Vienna, with the same population of about 2 million people, is largest city Austria and is in the top ten largest cities European Union. After New York and Geneva, Vienna is the third UN resident city. Vienna consistently ranks among the world leaders in terms of quality of life and comfort of living. Vienna is the cultural and political center of Europe.
Hofburg (Hofburg) - the residence of the Habsburgs:
Slowly making our way to Karlsplatz, we realized that it was simply impossible to dine in this city on a budget, and headed to McDonald's
Budget dinner at McDonald's didn't work out either... "Snack" for four cost 45 euros (!), Which is twice the cost of a full lunch or dinner in good restaurants other cities of our autotrip across Europe! And this despite the "concert on request" arranged at McDonald's by a local drunken bum, which provoked the visit of a police squad ...
A visit to a small grocery store for "real Austrian beer" for the evening also ended amusingly ... The hotel discovered that the "real" Austrian beer turned out to be Mytishchi bottling! Ugh, hope in this regard remained only in the Czech Republic
Vienna is a very beautiful and romantic, but expensive city... You need to come here with money... Western Europe. But we love it here!
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Albertina
Vienna, Albertinaplatz, 1
"Albertina" - famous museum in the historic center of Vienna, considered the owner of one of the world's largest collections of printed graphics. The museum's fund includes about 900,000 graphic works and about 50,000 drawings and watercolors.
most closed in winter
Kreuzenstein Castle
Leobendorf, Strasse Kreuzensteiner
very picturesque medieval castle Kreuzenstein is located just 17 km from Vienna in the quiet village of Leobendorf. The owner of Kreuzenstein was very romantic and spiritual in nature and wished to build a castle in the spirit of Neuschwanstein - which he successfully succeeded.
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Ringstrasse
Vienna, Ringstrasse
“The Ringstrasse is like the Moscow Ring Road, only in Vienna,” this is probably how the monarch Franz Joseph the First explained to his subjects in 1857 what the essence of his large-scale plan was. Today, tram tracks are laid along the entire Ringstrasse, and not to ride a tram along the “Viennese ring”, being in the capital of Austria, is simply bad manners.
Burgtheater
Vienna, Universitatsring, 2
The Royal Burgtheater is one of the oldest theaters not only in Austria, but throughout Europe. It was born quite funny: just in 1741, Empress Maria Theresa noticed that the palace room-hall for playing ball was empty, and therefore ordered it to be rebuilt into a theater.
University of Vienna
Vienna, Universitatsring, 1
One of the main attractions of the capital of Austria can be called the world-famous University of Vienna. The main building of this educational institution is located in the very center of Vienna - on the Ringstrasse. So, once in Vienna, you definitely will not pass it by. The rest of the buildings are scattered throughout the city.
Military History Museum in Vienna
Vienna, Arsenal
The Austrian empire was built for centuries in wars, but the First World War led it to disintegration, the Second - to neutrality. Relics of numerous battles won since the 16th century have found their place in the halls of the Military History Museum on the territory of the former Arsenal in the center of Vienna.
Fans of museums, of which there are about eighty in Vienna, should come here for at least two weeks. A variety of exhibits, ranging from unique collections of paintings to medical instruments, will captivate anyone. Magnificent royal residences will appeal to fans of everything related to palace and park architecture. Even a trip to a local eatery can turn into a small tour of memorable places, since here there are establishments similar to the favorite gathering place for talents of various stripes in Rome, the famous Antico Cafe Greco cafe.
You can join the Austrian culture of food and drink and visit historically important places by visiting one of the oldest drinking establishments in Vienna, and now the Greichenbeisl restaurant. Once upon a time, many famous people came here: Strauss, Beethoven and even the American writer Mark Twain. Cafe "Landtmann", opened in the 19th century, was visited by no less famous people. The founder of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, and the great actress Marlene Dietrich, honored these walls with their attention.
Ten must-see attractions in Vienna
If you are passing through Vienna and there is practically no time for a long and thoughtful acquaintance with the city, then the list of the ten main “must-sees” of the Austrian capital will help you navigate among the imperial splendor of the city. First of all, it must be remembered that the so-called Old Part, the concentration of many architectural masterpieces, protected by UNESCO, geographically coincides with the modern borders of the first district of Vienna. There are twenty-three districts in total. Ringstrasse or Ring Street, created in the 19th century, encircles the oldest, central part and is also a tourist attraction.
palaces
The first on the list is Schönbrunn Palace, the former royal residence of one of the most powerful dynasties in Europe, the great Habsburgs, who ruled Austria and part of other European territories for about six hundred centuries. Like many grand buildings, the palace is closely connected with a beautiful park. Schonbrunn will remind you of similar, but still different royal residences: the French Versailles, which was taken as a model during construction, the Russian Peterhof, etc. The history of creation also partly connects it with Versailles. Initially, this place was a hunting lodge, later turned into a palace and park complex. From a similar small estate intended for hunting, Louis XIV created his favorite brainchild. Another palace that is definitely worth a visit is the winter residence of the Habsburg Hofburg, which includes several objects at once. In the premises of this architectural ensemble there are several museums. Among them, the Imperial Apartments, the Sissi Museum, the Silver Museum and the Museum of Art History stand out.
The name of the Sissi Museum is given in honor of the Empress Elisabeth of Bavaria, whom close relatives called Sissi for short (Sisi is more common in literature). The tragic life of this woman is reflected in many works of art. Particularly in the cinema.
Fans of museums, of which there are about eighty in Vienna, should come here for at least two weeks.
If the Hofburg is a mixture of styles, then another palace complex in Vienna, the Belvedere, is a vivid representative of the Baroque trend. Initially, the Belvedere served as the summer residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy, but later passed into the possession of the Habsburgs. The local garden, with its symmetry, fountains and sculptural compositions reminds me of France again. The most interesting thing is that the premises of the palace serve as a refuge for the greatest works of art. The local gallery is a well-known museum, the exposition of which includes works of art of both past centuries and modern painting.
Cathedrals
One of the symbols of the city and the main tourist attraction is St. Stephen's Cathedrallocated on the square of the same name. This remarkable monument of religious architecture is named after the saint who is the patron saint of Vienna. The cathedral was built in the 12th century and carefully preserves important evidence of history: a cannonball that fell into the building during the siege by the Turks, standards of medieval measures, ancient catacombs. Before the construction of St. Stephen's Cathedral, the church administration was located in St. Rupert's Church, the oldest in Vienna. The building dates back to the 7th-8th centuries. Generally speaking, Rupert was the patron saint of Salzburg, however, it was believed that he also carefully guarded the Viennese salt merchants.
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The capital of Austria is one of the most elegant and romantic European cities. Here, the sounds of the Viennese waltz and birdsong are intertwined in the air, the aromas of apple strudel and freshly brewed coffee turn your head, and the ancient palaces dazzle with their sparkling views.
Vienna is located in the heart of Europe, on the banks of the Danube. Its history begins in the 1st century, when an outpost of the Roman legion was built here. Like other major European centers, she experienced an epidemic of the plague. For a long time, the residence of the Habsburg dynasty was located here, and in the 18th century the city became the center of world culture, including music.
Today, the population in the capital itself is more than 1.8 million people, and if you count together with the suburbs, then about 2.6 million people are recruited. The place is extremely popular among tourists - about 12 million guests come here every year. The largest number falls within the period from to .
Why is Vienna so remarkable that you should definitely see it, and where to start? First of all, go to the historical center - the bulk of museums, palaces, theaters and parks are concentrated here. All of them are located quite compactly, and you do not have to spend a lot of time on the road and looking for another interesting place.
Things to do
- Tripster - craft excursions from locals.
- Sputnik and Weatlas - excursions from professional guides.
Museums and palaces
There are about 80 exhibition centers in the Austrian capital alone. Among the most visited museums are:
- "Albertina" - where about 900 thousand paintings in the style of "graphics" are collected;
- Liechtenstein - with a rich collection of European paintings and objects of European art;
- Natural History - exhibits for which were collected by the Habsburg dynasty;
- Art History;
- applied arts;
- Sigmund Freud;
- Carriages and carriages;
- Funeral accessories;
- Tower of the Lunatics with the Museum of Pathological Anatomy;
- Schraus House Museum.
Museums also include luxurious imperial palaces, in the halls of which the best works of art of Europe are presented. In Schönbrunn Palace, several halls and rooms with magnificent interiors are open to visitors. The palace has a well-groomed park with a rose garden, a labyrinth and the oldest zoo in the world.
The Belvedere palace complex is charming and elegant, in the halls of which the Austrian National Gallery, and in the courtyard there is a French park with fountains, statues and terraces.
The official residence of the President of Austria - Hofburg - is considered the most luxurious and majestic in Europe. Architects worked on this complex of 19 palaces and 18 buildings for eight centuries. This - main character Vienna. It can take more than one day to inspect all the buildings of the Hofburg.
Churches and cathedrals
Among the interesting places, St. Stephen's Cathedral stands out: gothic, mysterious, with amazing interiors, it keeps valuable religious relics within its walls. Under the ground, on the right side of the temple, catacombs are hidden - an underground cemetery where the dead were buried in the 17th century. And on the southern tower of the cathedral there is an observation deck, from where a great panorama opens.
Other cathedrals are beautiful in their own way:
- Augustinian church, built in the Baroque style with Gothic elements (palace church of the Habsburg family);
- St. Peter's Church - one of the oldest and most beautiful churches in the city, with magnificent frescoes and a rich interior;
- reminiscent fairytale castle Church of St. Francis of Assisi;
- Church of St. Anna, made in the late Baroque style;
- a red brick Greek Orthodox church with carved decorations and Gothic-arched windows;
- Nikolsky Russian Orthodox Cathedral, made in the style of Russian-Byzantine architecture.
And at the metro station Stephansplatz you can go down to the ancient chapel of St. Virgil, built in 1250 as an underground chapel of the chapel of St. Magdalene. Its Gothic interiors are still well preserved.
parks
In the warm season, you should definitely take time for walks in the parks: see how roses bloom in People's Park(about 400 varieties), listen to symphony orchestras in the Augarten park on a summer evening, see the former personal garden of the emperor - Burggarten with a palm greenhouse and a monument to Mozart.
In the Vienna Woods, you can simply wander along the paths that Mozart and Beethoven walked, relax on the green lawns and climb to the observation deck to take a look at the Austrian capital. There is also a highlight here - the underground lake Hinterbrühl or Seegrotte, formed in an abandoned gypsum mine.
Donauinsel or the Danube Island deserves a whole day - artificial island in the middle of the Danube, 21 km long. There is a large recreational park with a green forest, picturesque hiking trails and paths for cycling and rollerblading, with kilometers of beaches and swimming bays, with playgrounds and jogging paths. During the summer, the park hosts a three-day outdoor music festival and hosts exhibitions on various topics.
You can have fun in the Prater public park. What is there in this entertainment complex: water slides, go-karting, a hippodrome, roller coasters and carousels, a miniature Railway, as well as an old Ferris wheel, from where the city opens in full view. Most of the Prater is reserved for a green area with alleys and lawns.
In your itinerary, you can also include the Botanical Garden of the University of Vienna, the Lainzer nature reserve and the Stadtpark, located in the very center of the capital.
Cultural rest
After excursions to museums and walks in the fresh air, take some time cultural leisure, because you are in the capital of waltzes!
You can start with the Vienna Opera, which since the 19th century has enjoyed great love of the local aristocracy. Now it is one of the best opera houses in the world. The famous Vienna Ball is held in its luxurious halls.
The pompous Burgtheater on the Ringstrasse is amazing. The building in the Renaissance style is decorated on the outside with magnificent bas-reliefs and statues of ancient gods, inside - richly decorated lodges and a velvet-trimmed parterre. In addition to the external gloss, the Burgtheater boasts state-of-the-art technical equipment.
Classics from different eras, as well as jazz, ethnic music and even rock can be heard at the Konzerthaus, the most famous concert venue in Europe. Once upon a time, in addition to baroque concerts, they even held seances here, but now Eurovision is held, balls are held, and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra is also based in this building.
After the Konzerthaus, look into another famous center classical music - Musikverein. Within its walls, the music of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra sounds, artists of the highest rank perform, magnificent concerts are held. The luxurious "Golden Hall" of the Musikverein deserves special attention with a very special acoustics and luxurious interior decoration.
What else can you see
Your attention will definitely get majestic building of the local Parliament, reminiscent of an ancient temple with columns and sculptures of gods and a town hall with columns, arcades, four small turrets and a huge tower crowned with an iron figure of a town hall guard. In the evening, the town hall is illuminated by spotlights - in winter it looks fabulous!
It is impossible to miss the modern landmark - the Hundertwasser House. This residential building amazes with its non-standard: curved and crooked lines, asymmetry in everything, bright colors, mosaics made of broken ceramics, a roof covered with grass and green trees growing in the rooms ... The architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser, when designing an unusual house in 1983, argued that each window “should have a life of its own”, and that gray concrete boxes were completely unsuitable for people's lives.
look unusual video about how the guy climbed to the top of the cathedral. Scary and beautiful at the same time.
You can see another modern unusual building - Haas-Haus - on Graben Street. The shopping complex, lined with mirror glass and stone, stands out noticeably against the background of old buildings and is considered one of the architectural symbols of the capital.
The Plague Column stands on Graben Street. It is dedicated to the victory over the bubonic plague that came in the second half of the 17th century. The column was erected immediately after the retreat of the plague. Initially, it was made of wood, but now it is a marble baroque composition, reflecting the tragic events of those times. Take the time to leisurely explore such a magnificent example of Austrian Baroque sculpture!
Well, in order to finally capture the panorama of the surroundings for yourself, climb the Danube Tower, which is 252 meters high. Observation deck located at the level of 170 meters. It offers a magnificent 360-degree view of the Danube river valley.
After your tour, feast on local delicacies at the revolving restaurants to cement your delight. amazing city.
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The breath of this city stopped in the beautiful buildings, each of which is unique. Cozy streets and cafes, the smell of the famous apple strudel accompany the traveler on a journey through this ancient and beautiful city, whose soul, like Strauss waltzes, is beautiful and light. We have prepared an overview of the sights of Vienna, we will tell you about the 16 most interesting of them. The history of this European pearl begins with a small settlement of the Celts, founded in 500 BC. Many events took place in this city, joyful and not very.
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Twice the city experienced an epidemic of plague, fell into decay and flourished again. At the beginning of the 20th century, the capital of Austria became the center of the musical, theatrical and scientific community. Musicians Mozart, Strauss, Beethoven aspired here, Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, lived and worked here. Many talented people found in this beautiful European city inspiration.
There are many temples in Vienna that were built in different eras and in different styles. Only one of them is considered a symbol of Vienna and Austria. locals call him affectionately Steffi. Its real name is St. Stephen's Cathedral or Stephansdom. The purity of the Gothic style is 100% expressed here. The spiers of this divine work of architecture, directed to the sky, are visible from afar. As you approach it, a person feels his own smallness and sublimity of the temple. The feeling of proximity to the Middle Ages is difficult to describe in words. It needs to be felt.
In Vienna, all roads lead to St. Stephen's Church. It is located on central square capital Cities. The interior decoration does not leave the visitor disappointed after the external elegance. Amazing stained glass windows, works of art with religious themes and, of course, an organ. Fans from all over the world come here to listen to it. Under the cathedral there are tombs where once reigning persons and members of their families are buried.
Albertina Museum
Duke Albert von Sachsen-Teschen in the 18th century began to collect a collection of works of art, which today amounts to 900 thousand works in the style of graphics and about 50 thousand drawings and watercolors. Now it is a museum of painting and at the same time a gallery where exhibitions are constantly held. This museum, famous throughout Austria, is named after its creator, Albertina. An interesting architectural solution makes a giant titanium plate float in the air in front of the gallery.
Vienna Opera
Hearing only the name, the imagination draws beautiful pictures of the 19th century, where magnificently dressed ladies and gallant gentlemen flock to this building to attend the triumph of music and voice. Opera from its very birth was called to bring art to the royal court of Austria. Lush balls were held here, which many dreamed of attending. To the sound of Strauss's Tales from the Vienna Woods, couples whirled in a whirlwind of waltz. Even people who are far from the classics come here and the action taking place here literally fascinates them. A performance at the Vienna Opera is a great honor for any musician. The solemnity of this temple of music, which occupies almost an entire block, continues the luxury and splendor of the interior decoration from the outside.
Schönbrunn Palace
Kings and queens lived here. The wonderful park, which welcomes the visitor into its green embrace, emphasizes the style and sophistication of this royal splendor. Beautiful tunnels with blooming wisterias in May or pink alleys in June, where each flower says thanks to the gentle and hardworking hands of gardeners. The elaborate works of topiary art on the main avenues of the park lead the visitor to the palace itself. Its halls contain unique household items of the Austrian emperors.
The pomposity and solemnity of the internal situation suggests that the fate of the country was decided here. A day is not enough to get around this royal dwelling. In each hall there are works of art, tapestries, elegant interiors in which Queen Elizabeth, Franz Joseph, Maria Theresa and other royal people lived. All the delights of this Viennese green and gold miracle include the oldest zoo in the world, recognized several times as the best in Europe. The rarity of the planet is the giant panda bear, which looks at small and large visitors with its touching gaze.
Hofburg Palace
Viennese unique transport - a fiacre, harnessed by two horses, "dots" you to the gates of the Hofburg Palace. This winter residence of the Habsburg royal dynasty is a whole complex, the journey through which will take more than one day. Those who have already been here come back again and again in order to see something new. In addition to beautiful well-groomed alleys and squares, this vast territory has many buildings of architectural and historical value. Of particular note is the Habsburg treasury, where the head is spinning from the abundance of priceless jewels and artifacts, decorated with stones of various sizes and colors.
The palace complex of the Austrian capital, with its magnificent external design, fully justifies its name, which translates as “ beautiful view". These buildings (Upper and Lower Belvedere) are considered to be the most majestic and beautiful architectural structures of the city. Now it is a grandiose museum of works of art of the past and present - a container of extraordinary beauty, where everything delights inside and out. In the Upper Palace, which used to be the reception room of its creator, the Prince of Savoy of Austria, now Art Museum. Its exhibits are paintings by great painters from French Impressionists to Austrian artists of the 19th-21st centuries. Lower Palace - Museum of Medieval Art, whose halls luxurious decoration cause excitement.
The museum is open: Upper Belvedere, every day from 10 am to 6 pm.
Tickets (in euros): adults - 12.5; students - 10; children under 18 years old - free of charge.
Lower Belvedere and greenhouse: every day, 10.00-18.00, Wednesday - until 21.00.
Tickets (in euros): adult - eleven; stud. - 8.5; children under 18 - free.
Gardens: daily, all daylight hours throughout the year.
Front stable: 10.00-18.00, on Wednesdays: 10.00-21.00.
Liechtenstein Palace Museum
The museum-palace, named after the famous princely family of Austria, is a repository of various kinds of masterpieces, including brilliant paintings by Rubens, van Dyck, Rembrandt, samples of exclusive furniture, unique sculptures, antique porcelain, handmade tapestries. The magnificent building of the Palace is surrounded beautiful garden, which, like the main Baroque Hall, hosts the most important celebrations. Sundays are held here music concerts, thematic exhibitions and cooking shows with lunch for 30 euros. Traditional is the New Year's concert with the participation of the Vienna orchestras (symphony and philharmonic).
Opening hours: Friday-Tuesday, from 10.00 to 17.00. Entrance ticket - 10 euros.
The gloomy-looking tower is located on the territory of the university and before it really was a lunatic asylum, as evidenced by its internal structure. Now here is an institution resembling a cabinet of curiosities: here, in different rooms, individual human organs and body parts, disfigured by some kind of pathology such as gene mutation, are kept in alcohol form. Visitors experience a sensation similar to that of watching sinister thrillers. In fact, this is the Pathological Anatomical Museum, which contains the physiological defects of the human body.
Open for visits: Wednesday - 10.00-18.00, excursions - 13.00 and 14.00;
Saturday - 10.00-13.00, excursion - at 10.00 and 11.00.
Entrance ticket (in euros) - 2: under 19 years old - free of charge; with ex. - 6 and 4.
Burgtheater
It was opened as the Royal Theater at the palace on the initiative of Maria Theresa in 1748, by analogy with the Paris Comédie Française, so the repertoire and artists were French. In 1988, a new, luxurious theater building was erected in the Renaissance style with many decorative elements: statues of ancient gods, sculptures and bas-reliefs, busts of world-famous playwrights.
Restored after the destruction of 1945, the theater is beautifully decorated: rich boxes, roomy, velvet stalls; bright lighting, ultra-modern technical equipment, classical repertoire attract viewers from all over the world. The whole theater is a kind of work of art, adorning boulevard ring- Ringstrasse.
The walls of this concert hall remember the famous Richard Strauss, composer and conductor, namesake of the no less famous Johann Strauss; renowned jazz and rock artists. The opening of the Konzerthaus in 1913 was a real celebration, where members of the imperial family arrived. Now it is the most popular concert venue in Vienna: various events are held here all year round. music festivals, its 4 halls are never empty.
Each of them has capacious stages, magnificent decoration of walls, ceilings and parterres. It has wonderful acoustics, excellent lighting technique. The Konzerthaus is a real Temple of Art, beloved not only by the Viennese, but also by tourists.
Vienna Woods
Who is not familiar with the famous Strauss waltz "Tales of the Vienna Woods", not accidentally called the king of waltzes?! This enchanting place full of charms is called the “lungs of Vienna”. Here they walked under shady crowns cozy alleys Schubert and Beethoven, Strauss and Lehar, Balzac and Zweig. The famous forest is located on a hill (893 m) and covers an area of 1250 sq. m. Picturesque hills, overgrown with oak, beech, coniferous trees, a lake, rocks - the landscapes of the forest are very diverse. There are many cycle and walking paths along it, along which comfortable benches are placed. The Hinterbrühl underground lake is the forest's most visited attraction.
Hundertwasser House
The author himself calls the original house ecological, because the trees in it grow inside it, stretching their branches right out of the windows, turning green with crowns against the background of multi-colored walls of an asymmetric configuration. Unusual design elements: a fountain with a mosaic finish, columns with surrealistic drawings, arched spans, a large number of windows.
Despite its unconventionality, the house is residential: the apartments are occupied by residents who do not experience any inconvenience, except for the invasion of curious tourists clicking camera lenses. Next door is the Kunsthauswin (House of Arts) - another brainchild of the architect, which organizes daily exhibitions of contemporary artists, from 10.00 to 19.00.
Ticket price: 9 euros (1 show); 12 euros (2 shots); seventh - 20 euros.
The famous architectural monument of the Habsburg era, built on the site of the ruins of an ancient Roman fortress in the 13th century, is located 17 km from the city. After 3 centuries, during the Thirty Years' War, ruins remained from the castle, on the site of which, in the 19th century, through the efforts of the wealthy landowner Wilczek, the castle complex was painstakingly restored to its original form.
Being on a hill surrounded by lush green forests, the castle with its numerous domes and roofs seems fabulously beautiful. Now it houses a museum, which presents the most interesting exhibits in the form of knightly armor, a rich collection of weapons, luxury items, old books. Tourists not only inspect the historical site, but also take part in falconry those who wish can conduct a wedding ceremony in the chapel at the castle.
Opening hours: from 01 04 to 01 11 - daily, on weekdays - 10.00-16.00; sunday – until 17.00. Excursions are group only, organized hourly. Entrance fee 10 euros.
Repeatedly subjected to reconstruction and restoration, the unique castle is located in the picturesque Vienna Woods at an altitude of 817 m above sea level. This is a fortified medieval castle with narrow loophole windows, massive thick walls, where the premises of the 1st floor are carved into the rock, which gives strength to the entire structure. In it, the main attraction is the chapel of St. Pancratius, built by a distant ancestor of the ruling dynasty of Liechtenstein. Here the attention of everyone is attracted by a true masterpiece of painting - the Crucifixion of Christ, captured in red chalk (13th century). Services are held in the chapel, bells sound. The entire castle is open to sightseers and hosts annual festivals.
Entrance - 8 euros, family tickets - from 16 to 20 euros.
One of the most popular and richest museums in Vienna is housed in a beautiful Renaissance building of 3 floors. The 1st floor is occupied by the Kunstkamera - collections of ancient musical instruments, works of art and household items ancient egypt, ancient Greeks and ancient Romans. The 2nd floor is a magnificent collection of masterpieces of painting by brilliant European artists. On the 3rd - a huge collection of coins from different times and peoples - the largest numismatic collection in Europe.
The Museum of Natural History, located opposite, is part of a single museum complex, its most interesting expositions can be visited with one ticket. Opening hours: Tuesday-Wed., Friday-Sun. – 10.00-18.00; thurs. – from 10.00 to 21.00. Ticket price (in euros): adult. - 12, according to Wien Karte - 11, under 19 - free.
Occupying 6 thousand square meters. m area, the park is conditionally divided into 2 parts: Narodny Prater and Green. In the 1st there are rides, cafes, pubs, for which he was nicknamed "sausage"; 2nd - a shady park with old mighty trees, with many cozy alleys and paths. In the "Narodny" they ride on carousels, the Ferris wheel, relax in a cafe, restaurant. From the high Ferris wheel (60 m) a beautiful picture of the city opens up. And in the "Green" roller-skating, cycling, running and walking. This part of the park is very loved by residents who come here with their families, walk, sit on benches, read. Cleanliness and order reign here, the observance of which is strictly monitored.
Open for visits: from 15 03 to 31 10 every day, 10.00-00.00.
Entrance to the Prater is free.
town hall
The new Vienna City Hall appeared on Schmidt Square in 1883 according to the project of the famous German architect Schmidt. The neo-Gothic façade impresses with its magnificence. The total height of the building is 105 m. The town hall is decorated with a tower (its height is 97.9 m) with the figure of the "Iron Keeper of the Town Hall" holding a flag. The observation deck of the tower will become accessible after overcoming 256 steps. On both sides of the town hall there are 4 towers of smaller height. Appearance town hall recalls luxury palace through seven courtyards. The largest of them is the Arcade Yard.
The total area of the town hall is 113.000 m² (length 150 m, width 137 m). It contains 1575 rooms, more than 2 thousand windows. Exhibitions and concerts are held in the main hall of the Town Hall (its length is 71 m, width is 20 m). Now the town hall serves as the seat of the city authorities. Sessions of the Senate and Parliament are held here. Separate rooms of the building are occupied by two libraries. Guided tours of the Town Hall run three days a week. You can get to it by metro (Rathaus stop), by tram to Rathaus Stadiongas.
Church Karlskirche
The Catholic church stands out above the surroundings with a majestic dome located between the columns. The height of the building is 72 m. An elevator leads to the top of the painted dome, there is an observation deck accessible to tourists. The architecture of the unusual church consists of elements from different eras and styles, although it belongs to the baroque style typical of Vienna. The church was built in 1737 in gratitude to the patron of the city Borromeo, who protected him from the plague.
The main entrance of the church is decorated with sculptures of angels, symbolizing the 4 main virtues (Mercy, Faith, Humility, Repentance). On the pediment of the church are images of citizens suffering during a terrible plague. Inside there are many frescoes, rich decorations, stucco figures, the main altar, and luxurious painting of the dome. The church has a museum (there are only 20 exhibits) dedicated to Charles Borromeo. Karlskirche is located at Kreuzherrengasse 1, 1040 Wien.
Church Votivkirche
In the building you can hear the extraordinary sound of the organ (Great Organ), created in 1878. The acoustics of the church hall (with very high ceilings) helps to create unusual music. Concerts and competitions of organ music performers are often held here. You can listen to the organ during Mass. Getting into the church is not easy. Excursions to it are held once a month (last Saturday) for a group of 25 people. The "Vow Church" (as the name of the building is translated) was erected in honor of the salvation of Emperor Joseph I from injury (neo-Gothic architectural style).
April 24, 1879 is considered to be the birthday of the church (the ceremony of the “marriage for the silver wedding” of the imperial couple was held). Inside there are beautiful stained-glass windows created by paintings from biblical scenes, the main altar, chapels, and a museum. It houses the Antwerp Altarpiece, an example of Flemish woodcarving. You can get into the museum by appointment. You can see a beautiful, functioning, Catholic church during the service. The church is located on Maria Theresa Street (you can get there by metro to Schottentor station).
St. Peter's Church
In one of the ancient Catholic churches in Vienna, which has acquired a modern look with
1137 and now divine services and ceremonies are taking place. The beauty of the building (Baroque style) is admired by tourists. The most beautiful church in the city appeared on the site of a medieval Gothic building at the initiative of the emperor. It is dedicated to the Trinity, which is reflected in the numerous elements associated with the main sacrament of the Catholic faith, made with extraordinary sophistication and luxury.
Sculptures of angels, saints, frescoes, gilded stucco, side altars, organ are imbued with an atmosphere of antiquity, unusual grandeur. Particular attention is drawn to the painted dome (outside the dome has an emerald color), a glass coffin with the relics of St. Benedict, the main altar depicting the process of healing by the apostles. The church is located in the central part of the city. You can get here by metro line U1 to Stephansplatz station.
Mozart House Museum
You can plunge into the world of Mozart, feel the inner wealth of a brilliant personality who filled the house with an unusual atmosphere, in the Mozart Museum. The Museum was opened in honor of the 150th anniversary of the composer's death. It received its modern look after restoration in 2006 (in connection with the 250th anniversary). The museum building was expanded to six floors. On the second floor is Mozart's apartment restored to its original form. In it, he lived with his wife from 1784 to 1787, created the famous work "The Marriage of Figaro", and many other masterpieces.
By the way, tours of the Museum are accompanied by the melodies of this opera. Of the numerous apartments and houses where Mozart lived in Vienna, only this house has survived. The Museum stores documents, artifacts related to the life and work of Mozart. Modern interactive equipment has been installed, allowing you to hear many of the composer's works and watch videos of his concerts. In the underground floor there is a meeting room, conferences. The museum is located on Domgasse street 5.
Albertina Gallery
In the historic center of the city, behind the walls of an extraordinary palace (of the Habsburg dynasty, and then Duke Alberto), there is a famous museum that stores one of the largest collections of paintings in the world. Here are works of art from the Gothic era to the present (the Museum's fund includes over 900 thousand works of graphics, 50 thousand watercolors, drawings). The initial basis for the formation of the fund was a private collection of works of art collected by Alberto. After restoration work in 2003, the riches of the gallery became available to visitors.
Every day throughout the year they can enjoy paintings by Leonardo da Vinci, Rubens, Raphael Santi, Dürer, Picasso, contemporary artists, and interesting photo exhibitions. The building with ancient, luxurious halls of the gallery houses a library with a large number of interesting publications. Souvenir shop, restaurant, jewelry shop. The view of a huge 64-meter titanium slab, standing at the entrance to the gallery, completes the impression for visitors.
Sigmund Freud Museum
Here you can understand the way of thinking, at least for a moment plunge into the atmosphere of the psychoanalytic session of the great scientist, who managed to penetrate into the secret corners of the human psyche. Despite the fact that the main artifacts of his work are in London (Freud himself took them with him during his flight from the Nazis), the Museum contains many things that belonged to Freud. The library containing the largest number of books on psychoanalysis (about 38,000 volumes) among libraries in Europe. Figurines of ancient gods, keeping the wisdom of ancient times. They took part in sessions, scientific experiments, helped to solve problems associated with the treatment of the psyche of patients.
In the House of the founder of psychoanalysis, you can see living rooms (the family lived here for 47 years), offices, a psychiatrist's waiting room, personal belongings, work tools. All artifacts, furniture were used during the life of the doctor. There is a beautiful 5-storey building in the center on Berggasse street, 19. You can get here simply by metro (U2 Schottentor, U4 Roßauer Lande stations), bus number 40A, stop. Berggasse, tram number 37, 38, 42, stop. Schlickgasse.
Leopold Museum
The whimsical layout, the original form of the building, whose windows offer stunning views of Maria Theresa Square, the Hofburg, keeps treasures of works of art in its halls. Outside, the building is lined with white shell rock. The interiors have an extravagant interior with oak parquet floors and numerous brass fittings. They house a collection of paintings by Egon Schiele (a representative of the direction of expressionism in Austria), Gustav Klimt (modernist), exhibits of famous masters of Vienna (from Hoffmann to Moser). The basis for the creation of the museum's collection was a private collection of paintings by the family of Rudolf Leopold (an ophthalmologist).
It included the works of Egon Shilo, who lived only 28 years and created the richest legacy of works (he can be seen in the halls of the Museum). Along with the permanent exhibition, the Museum often hosts special exhibitions. It houses the Leopold Cafe and the Leopold Museum Shop. The building is located in the Museum Quarter. You can get here by metro U2, st. Museumsquartier, U3, Volkstheater, tram 1, 2, D, stop Karl-Renner-Ring.
Danube tower
You can look at the old town, the Vienna Woods, the beautiful Danube from the observation deck of the high building Veins of the Danube Tower. Built architectural structure, which became the symbol of the city, in 1964. Together with the Danube Park (Donaupark), the tower represents a harmonious ensemble created before the 1964 International Horticultural Exhibition. The height of the tower is 252 m. The observation deck is located at a level of 150 m. Two high-speed elevators are used to get to it (in 35 seconds). A device for lovers of extreme high-altitude jumps (bungee) is also equipped here.
At an altitude of 165 m there are revolving restaurants "Danube Waltz and Panorama". The platform rotation speed is equipped with several modes of passing one revolution (in 26, 39, 52 minutes). The Danube Tower is located at Donauturmstrasse 4 between metro stations. Kaisermuhlen-VIC - UN campus and Alte Donau on the U4 branch. Neue Donau on U1 and (Kaisermuhlen-VIC - UN campus).
Ringstrasse street
The most beautiful boulevard in the world is living history city, reflected in the extraordinary buildings that appeared in different time. The circular ring in an original way (for the period of 1865) connected all the buildings of the city center. The richest people built palaces on it, laid out parks (in the style of eclecticism). The length of the street is 5.3 km. It is considered an important transport artery of the city, a meeting place, a promenade, a trading area.
The most important buildings of the country are located along the street. These are: the building of the Vienna Opera, the Hofburg, the Town Hall, the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the Parliament, the University, the Burgtheater. The appearance of the street was formed on the basis of the ideas of talented architects (Hansen, Hasenauer, Ferstel, Schmidt). The active life of the city is still connected with this place. On the street are festive demonstrations, solemn events of the city.
Cafe Sacher
Next to the Albertina Gallery is the most famous and beloved cafe in the city. Here you can drink coffee (over 30 varieties are served), try the national strudel, Sacher-Torte. The tricky cake recipe has been a secret for over 150 years. A chocolate biscuit with cream, apricot jam, an original chocolate medal on top cannot be repeated in any other institution. In the summer, it is pleasant to try it on the open terrace, admiring the beauty opera house, as if listening to the magical music of Old Vienna.
Popular coffee varieties are Kleiner Brauner, Melange, Grosser, Schwarzer. The cafe is open daily from 8:00 am to 24:00 pm. Cafe address Philharmonikerstrasse 4, Wien A-1010. You can easily get by metro U1 to the station. Karlsplatz.
