The palace is the former city residence of the imperial family and embodies the very spirit of the once great Austro-Hungarian Empire. The complex occupies an entire block: dozens of buildings, nineteen courtyards, two parks and countless interior squares. The Hofburg acquired its current appearance by 1913. Now its territory houses museums, galleries, the national library and concert halls.

The summer residence of the Habsburgs, built in the pompous style of the Austrian Baroque. The palace is surrounded by a huge landscaped park, especially picturesque in spring and early summer. Hundreds of species of flowers, shrubs, trees and exotic plants grow in it. 40 rooms and halls of the residence are open to the public, where you can look at the imperial bedrooms, reception rooms, ballrooms.

Another pearl of the 18th century palace Baroque style. The palace complex is often called the "Vienna Versailles" for its beauty. The belvedere belonged to the brilliant Austrian commander Prince Eugene of Savoy. Now the halls of the Lower and Upper Belvedere house a museum complex of medieval art, the Baroque period and impressive collections of paintings from different eras.

A symbol of the musical Vienna, one of the best opera houses in Europe. Placido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti, Maria Callas and other great performers have performed here at various times. Among the regular productions are works by Strauss, Mozart, Verdi and Ravel. The modern theater building appeared in the XIX century, it was immediately headed by Gustav Mahler. At the opening in 1965, Mozart's "Don Juan" was performed for the audience.

A famous concert venue, one of the centers of the musical life of the Austrian capital. The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and invited groups perform here, many come on tour from other countries. The Philharmonic Hall is popular with guests of Vienna, as musicians in costumes of the Mozart era often perform here and create a unique entourage and atmosphere of the XVIII century.

Royal Drama Theatre of Austria. He appeared at the behest of Empress Maria Theresa in the first half of the XVIII century. The building is located near the Hofburg and the City Hall. The theater was destroyed by bombing during World War II, and it took a lot of time and effort to restore it. Today, the Burgtheater is a well–known and popular venue hosting the world's leading theater groups.

The building is located in the Inner City (the central district of Vienna) and serves for administrative purposes. The town hall houses the parliament — the Landtag, the municipal assembly, and also houses the mayor's residence. During the construction, a model of the Brussels Town Hall in the Neo-Gothic style was used. The interior is more like a palace with rich decoration, huge crystal chandeliers and large halls.

Architectural complex with elements of neoclassical, Byzantine and antique style, designed and built by architect Baron Hansen in the XIX century. He specially created such a project to remind future parliamentarians about the homeland of democracy - Greece. Since the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918, the National and Federal Council has been sitting here, before that the Chamber of Deputies was located.

The palace is a museum that in the past belonged to one of the oldest and noblest European families - the Princes of Liechtenstein. The building houses a large private collection of art objects, which the family began to collect from the XVI century. Among the exhibits are works by Flemish painters, paintings of the Renaissance, Romanticism, jewelry, antique furniture, collections of weapons, household items of different times.

The castle is the ancestral nest of the Liechtenstein family. This magnificent example of medieval architecture is located in the Vienna Forest. The history of the castle began in the XII century along with the history of the family. Over the centuries, the building has been repeatedly destroyed during the fighting. After the bombing of the Second World War, it was restored at the expense of the townspeople, and Liechtenstein leased the castle to the Vienna municipality.

Kreuzenstein is one of the most visited Austrian castles, it is located a few kilometers from Vienna. The fortress arose on the site of an ancient Roman fortification, in the XIII century it passed into the possession of the reigning Habsburgs. After the destruction in the XVII century as a result of the Swedish War, the castle lay in ruins for almost two centuries. Only in the XIX century the Wilczek family bought the land and reconstructed the castle in its original form.Text

Gothic cathedral of the XIV century with magnificent interior decoration, a real symbol of the Austrian capital. The temple has undergone many reconstructions, by 1523 it acquired the appearance in which it has been preserved to this day. A fascinating view of Vienna opens from the observation deck on one of the towers. In the cathedral catacombs there are tombs of E. Savoy, Frederick III, Rudolf IV and other representatives of the royal dynasty.

A Baroque Catholic church with elements of Rococo, Byzantine, Greek and even Arabic style, built by order of Emperor Charles VI in the first half of the XVIII century. The reason for the construction was a terrible plague epidemic that struck Vienna in 1713. The Emperor promised the Lord that he would build a church in honor of his patron saint Charles if the city got rid of the terrible infection.

A bright monument of neo-Gothic architecture of the XIX century. It has the most typical elements for this style: openwork decorative patterns that create a "flying" aerial image, lancet window spans and arches, high spires of the main towers. The temple is built of white sandstone, so the building often requires reconstruction. The church appeared as a sign of gratitude to God from Emperor Franz Joseph.

One of the oldest churches in the capital, built under Emperor Leopold I. The dome of the temple was designed on the model of the dome of the Cathedral of St. Nicholas. Peter in the Vatican. According to some historical sources, in 792 there was a church here, founded under Charlemagne. The first direct mention of the temple dates back to the XII century . The Romanesque building burned down in the XVII century. Ten years later, the modern Church of St. Nicholas was erected in its place. Peter.

The apartment where the great composer and his family lived in the period 1784-1787. One of his main creations, the opera The Marriage of Figaro, was born here. The museum was opened on the 150th anniversary of Mozart's death and reconstructed 100 years later. Only the stove, window openings and doors remained from the original furniture. In the museum you can look at various items that belonged to the composer's family.

An outstanding collection of paintings, the beginning of which was laid by Duke Albert (Albrecht). The gallery has several dozen halls in which works by Renoir, Monet, Picasso, Rubens, Raphael, Michelangelo, Rembrandt are exhibited. In addition to the art exhibition in the "Albertina" there is a library with a reading room. For tourists, there is a restaurant and a souvenir shop where you can buy books on art history.

A museum organized in the house of the founder of psychoanalysis Z. Freud. Expositions tell about the activities and research of the scientist. Visitors can look at the psychoanalyst's waiting room, office, waiting room. The museum also contains an extensive library of three hundred volumes devoted to the research of psychoanalysis. Freud and his family lived in this house until the German occupation of 1938.

Two museums in the Italian Renaissance style, located close to each other. Both buildings were built according to the project of the masters Baron von Hasenauer and Gottfried Semper. Between the museums there is a picturesque landscape square with small fountains, alleys and figuratively trimmed trees. The interior decoration is also luxurious, the interiors resemble an imperial palace.

It is located in the Museum Quarter of the capital. The expositions are dedicated to the works of contemporary Austrian artists. The gallery exhibits works by Oskar Kokoschka, Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt. The basis of the museum was the private collection of the Leopold family. In 1994, the Austrian government bought more than 5,000 paintings from them, established a museum, and Rudolf Leopold was appointed its director for life.

The observation tower on the territory of the Danube Park is 252 meters high, the highest point of the Austrian capital. From the top in clear weather visibility reaches 80 km. You can get up on two high-speed elevators, or by climbing a staircase of 779 steps. The tower has two restaurants on a rotating platform. In summer, bungee jumping enthusiasts organize jumping competitions from the observation deck.

The building appeared in the XVIII century. and served as a shelter for people with mental disabilities. It is one of the oldest lunatic homes in Europe. In 1786, the sinister tower was given over to the Museum of Pathology. The exhibits of the museum are human organs and body parts (as well as the entire body) that have undergone mutations as a result of diseases or gene pathologies, stored in alcoholic solutions. The exposition is part of the Natural History Museum.

The home of the avant-garde artist and architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser with an interesting and unusual design. The eccentric creator himself called it an "ecological house". On the one hand, the architecture of the building is somewhat reminiscent of the famous creations of A. Gaudi: smooth asymmetrical shapes, bright colors, balconies decorated in the "modern" style. And on the other hand, the fabulous home of the Hobbits from The Lord of the Rings.

A picturesque natural area and a well-maintained resort area, located on the spurs of the Alps in the vicinity of Vienna. The forest has been recognized by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve because of its unique ecosystem. Valuable beech and oak tree species grow here. There are many folk legends and legends associated with the Vienna Forest, united under the common name "Tales of the Vienna Forest".text

A public park, laid out in the XIX century. by order of Emperor Franz Joseph. A popular place for locals to walk and relax from the hustle and bustle of the city. Busts and statues of famous personalities are installed on the paths: Schubert, Strauss, Legard, Bruckner. Concerts are constantly held in the park, dance floors are arranged, cafes and restaurants work. The territory is decorated with flower glades, curly bushes and fountains.

The street encircling the central part of Vienna is one of the main city arteries. Ringstrasse is built on the site of the old fortress walls of the city. Along the boulevard there are the most famous attractions of the capital: the Hofburg complex, the Vienna Opera, the Parliament building, museums, parks, monuments. There are busy transport routes here. The street stretches for 5.3 km in length.

It is located on the left bank of the Danube. Until the XVIII century, the imperial hunting grounds were located here, then, by the will of the royal family, a park was laid out — coffee shops, carousels, confectionery shops appeared. People were entertained by clowns and street performers. Since the XIX century, the Vienna Fair has been held on the territory. In the park there is a Ferris wheel, recognized as one of the oldest in Europe. The Prater is a favorite vacation spot for Viennese families with children.

The world-famous Viennese coffee shop, located on the ground floor of the five-star hotel of the same name. The cafe is open to everyone and has quite affordable prices. Here you can drink the magnificent Viennese melange and taste the famous Austrian cake "Sacher", the recipe of which is still kept in strict secrecy (it is owned only by the confectioners of the cafe).

Aquarium and terrarium on the same territory, where a wide variety of marine life and amphibians are represented. It contains jellyfish and stingrays, rare species of fish, sharks, turtles and snakes, crocodiles, spiders and lizards. About 10,000 animals live in aquariums and tanks. The House of the sea is located in the building of a 45-meter tower, on top of which there is an observation deck.

The zoo appeared in the XVIII century at the request of Emperor Franz Stefan (the monarch had a craving for natural sciences). Nowadays, the zoo is recognized as one of the best in the world, several hundred species live here. A special pride is the big pandas, a rare endangered species of animals. Newly emerged panda cubs are sent to China at the age of 2 years, because this country is the owner of all pandas under the contract.text