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Discover Vienna - Romantic nostalgia in a modern ambience

Vienna is a metropolis with a long and rich history and as a result there’s lots to see: from the Gothic Cathedral of Saint Stephen to the Imperial Palace and the rich Liberty style of the Secession; from the ornate baroque Schönbrunn Palace to the Museum of Art History and the contemporary architecture of the museum quarter.

Take time out and discover for yourself the many and varied facilities on offer in the town!

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Albertina: one of the most important museums in the world. It’s home to works by Albrecht Dürer, Peter Paul Rubens, Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Paul Cézanne and Pablo Picasso as well as to a recently established photographic collection.

Donauturm (the tower on the Danube):  252 metres high with a revolving panoramic restaurant situated at a height of 170 metres. From here there’s a magnificent view of the historical centre and the Viennese Wood.

Hofburg (Imperial Palace): originally a medieval castle of which today only the chapel remains; as the power and size of the Habsburg Empire grew, so did the magnificence of their residence. The Hofburg houses the office of the President of the Federation, an important conference centre, the headquarters of the Viennese Boys Choir and of the Lipica horses (Spanish court riding shool), as well as collections and rooms open to the public, such as the silver room and the Imperial apartments.

Österreichische Galerie Belvedere (Belvedere Austrian Gallery): the art lover Prince Eugene of Savoy, who saved Vienna from the Turks, had the Belvedere palace and gardens built by Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt outside of the old city walls, which he then made to his summer residence. Today the palace houses the legendary painting “The Kiss” by Gustav Klimt as well as important works of art by Schiele and Kokoschka. The sheer sumptuousness of the baroque Belvedere Palace and its extensive gardens makes them well worth a visit.

Prater: the oldest amusement park in the world, with over 200 stalls and attractions, Prater has been a symbol of Vienna for the last 250 years. Visitors here will find a traditional merry-go-round and ghost train, an ultra-modern ejection seat guaranteeing “flights” 90 metres high, and plenty of real fun for the whole family. And of course there’s the giant panoramic Ferris wheel, famous the world over, affording breathtaking views over the city.

Saint Stephen’s: the most important Gothic building in Austria hosts numerous art treasures, some of which can only be viewed by the public as part of a guided tour. Among these are Emperor Frederick III’s funeral monument, built by Niclas Gerhaert van Leyden in red marble between 1467 and 1513, the pulpit built by Anton Pilgram around the year 1500 and the "Wiener Neustädter" altar, a Gothic triptych made in 1447. Visitors should absolutely not miss climbing the 343 stairs up to the guard’s room at the top of  “Steffls” tower, from where there is a magnificent view.

Schönbrunn: though Schönbrunn was mainly the Emperor’s summer residence it has become, thanks to its historical importance, its delightful position and magnificent architecture, one of the city’s most popular attractions. The appeal of this baroque structure lies in its magical park and gardens, its palm trees, the Gloriette and the zoo. The palace has 1,441 rooms, 45 of which are open to the public. These rooms have been home to the likes of the Empress Maria Teresa, Napoleon and Franz Josef I, and of course to the Empress Elizabeth, better known as “Sissi”.

Nationalbibliothek (the national library): built by the famous Viennese master of baroque Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach and his son, a paradise for bookworms and avid readers. An important section of the national library is the reception room decorated with frescoes by Daniel Gran and a domed ceiling approx. 80 m long and 20 m high. Over 200,000 volumes are preserved and exhibited here, including the 15.000 works of the Prince Eugene of Savoy’s library and one of the greatest collections of essays on Martin Luther’s Reformation.

Almost no other city in the world has as much parkland as Vienna. Parks and gardens enhance the city centre, while the nearby amusement parks of Prater, Wienerwald and Lobau encourage walks, trips, excursions and bike rides. For example you can spend a day in the sun on the island on the river Danube, or take a car trip to the Kahlenberg, from where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the city.