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Most Popular Attractions (last 7 days)
- 1. Schönbrunn Palace
- 2. Hofburg
- 3. Hundertwasserhaus
- 4. Michaelerplatz
- 5. Stephansdom
- 6. Belvedere
- 7. Ringstrasse
- 8. Hoher Markt
- 9. Graben
- 10. Karlsplatz
- 11. Heldenplatz
- 12. MuseumsQuartier
- 13. Burggarten
- 14. Peterskirche
- 15. Staatsoper
Country :
Austria
Currency :
Euro (EUR)
Language :
German (Austrian German)
Population
City: 1 674 909 (2008)
Metro: 2 285 988 (2008)
Metro: 2 285 988 (2008)
Time
Zone: Central European Time (CET)
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Vienna, the capital of Austria, boasts an impressive number of palaces, monuments and other landmarks due to its centuries long position as the heart of the Habsburg Empire.Most of the city's main sights are located in Vienna's compact center or at the boulevard encircling the historic center, which makes it easy to visit the city on foot. Other neighborhoods are easily accessible thanks to the efficient subway.
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Random Vienna Highlights
Austria's Parliament is seated in a monumental neo-classical building completed in 1884 for the former Reichsrat. In front of the central portico stands a colossal statue of Athene, goddess of wisdom.
Karlsplatz is one of the largest squares in Vienna. Much of it is occupied by the Resselpark, where two beautiful former metro pavilions are located. Overlooking the park is Karlskirche, a glorious Baroque church.
Graben is a pedestrianized shopping street in the center of Vienna. In the middle of the street stands a Baroque monument erected here to commemorate the end of the Plague epidemic of 1679.
The Hofburg is an immense Imperial palace, built by generations of Habsburg rulers from the 13th century up to the early 20th century. It is home to a number of interesting museums such as the Schatzkammer.
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