Vienna
Vienna
Austria's great capital of Vienna spreads along both sides of the Danube River at the foothills of the Alps. Vienna (Wien) is a unique blend of the history and modern life. Vienna’s role as the house of the great Hapsburg Empire for centuries can be seen in the wealth and diversity of architec…Prater at Vienna
The Prater is one of Europe's most popular fun fair. You can enjoy a magnificent view over Vienna from the giant Ferris wheel or do some sports and relax in an spacious area of parks, forest and fields.
The Prater is situated near Vienna city center and is ideal for walking, having fun, cycling, …Burg Theater - Vienna
The Burgtheater, which is also known as Burg or "Haus am Ring" (House at Ring), is situated in Vienna's first district (Innerstadt). In 1741, Empress Maria Theresia gave an old dance parlour to Sellier, a theatre company. In 1888, Sellier moved into a nearby house designed and built by Got…Anchor Clock of Vienna
The Anchor Clock of Vienna is situated on the oldest square of Vienna, the Hoher Markt, and represents a typical Art Nouveau (jugendstil) design.
The Anchor Clock forms a bridge between two parts of the historical Anker Insurance Company's building. The clock itself is covered with mosaic orname…Opera House
Vienna Opera House is situated in the first district of Vienna at the southern part of the Kärntnerstrasse. August von Sicardsburg and Eduard van der Nüll built the Vienna Opera House in 1869.
Vienna Opera House has a worldwide reputation for its opera performances and is also very well…Belvedere Palace
Two magnificient palaces of the Belvedere region lie in the middle of a magnificent park. Both Palaces were constructed for Prince Eugene of Savoy by Hildebrandt, a famous Baroque architect.
At the time they were built, the Belvedere Palaces were located outside Vienna's defensive walls but toda…Stephansdom
St. Stephen's Cathedral - Stephansdom(in German) is one of the most famous sights in Vienna. St. Stephen's Cathedral is actually the city centre and has been the heart of Vienna for centuries. Stephansdom is one of the most famous Viennese sights and was built around 1147 AD. For a very long time it…Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunn Palace and the huge park nearby is one of the most important cultural monuments of Austria. The Schonbrunn Castle was built to rival the famous French Versailles in Baroque beauty and importance but House Habsburg lacked funds to beat its rivalling nation France.
Emperor Franz Jos…Hofburg Palace
The Hofburg was originally a medieval castle, but today only the chapel of the castle demonstrates its medieval past. The Hofburg Palace was extended to a magnificent residence when the Habsburg Dynasty's power increased. That is the reason why you can find almost any architectural style, from gothi…