Vienna is a city that has given the rest of the world some very precious things: the graceful Viennese waltz, deliciously sinful and delicate pastries, and a few great classical composers. An overview of the top tourist attractions in Vienna:
1. Schonbrunn Palace
The 1,441 room Schönbrunn Palace, comparable in grandeur to Versailles, is one of the major tourist attractions in Vienna. The palace was built between 1696 and 1712 at the request of Emperor Leopold I and turned into the imperial summer palace by Maria Theresa. The Palace Park offers a lot of attractions, such as the Privy Garden, the oldest zoo in the world, a maze and labyrinth, and the Gloriette, a marble summerhouse, situated on top of a 60 meter (200 feet) high hill.
2. Hofburg Imperial Palace
The Hofburg Imperial Palace has played an integral part of the Austrian government scene since it was built in the 13th century. The palace has numerous wings and halls built by various royalty over the centuries, but only three parts are open to the public today: the Imperial Apartments; the Sisi Museum, dedicated to Elizabeth, wife of Emperor Franz Joseph, and the Silver Collection, a collection of Imperial household objects.
The Hundertwasserhaus is a colorful apartment building near Vienna's center in the Landstraße district. Construction on the innovative apartment building ended in 1985; today, it is an intrinsic part of Vienna's cultural heritage.
4. Belvedere Complex
The Belvedere is an integral part of Vienna's historic scene, consisting of several palaces and an orangery that dates back to the late 17th century. The Belvedere is stunning to look at during the night when it is all lit up, and well as provides great views of Vienna.
5. Ringstrasse
Ordered built by Emperor Franz Joseph in the mid-19th century, many of the most important buildings in Vienna line both sides of the street: palaces, museums and stately homes. Buildings along the road include the State Opera, the Natural History Museum, City Hall and the Vienna Stock Exchange.
Vienna is a city that has given the rest of the world some very precious things: the graceful Viennese waltz, deliciously sinful and delicate pastries, and a few great classical composers. The 1,441 room Schönbrunn Palace, comparable in grandeur to Versailles, is one of the major tourist attractions in Vienna. The Belvedere is an integral part of Vienna's historic scene, consisting of several palaces and an orangery that dates back to the late 17th century. Ordered built by Emperor Franz Joseph in the mid-19th century, many of the most important buildings in Vienna line both sides of the street: palaces, museums and stately homes. Buildings along the road include the State Opera, the Natural History Museum, City Hall and the Vienna Stock Exchange.
