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Vienna State Opera

Situated amidst the renowned Ring Boulevard, the Vienna State Opera is one of the must-see attractions in the country. Its remarkable architecture has tremendous aesthetic significance, and the Vienna State Opera ranks amongst the world’s top Opera Houses. Visitors can dwell upon the intricate sculptures, enjoy live performances, and even go on a guided tour. It was established in 1869 and stores rich history and cultural significance. The main highlights of the Vienna State Opera include the incredible staircase, grand auditorium, and interior decor. The best time to visit is during April, May, and June to witness the 150 member opera and a ballet performance. The Vienna State Opera is regarded as one of the busiest globally as it showcases a new performance every week. History has it that the building was commemorated by Mozart’s piece Don Giovanni as ordered by the Royal Emperor at that time. The establishment of the Vienna State Opera was the first monument to be put up through the Emperor and also helped plan the rest of the Boulevard. The Viennese Opera Ball is an annual event and a memorable occasion to be witnessed for locals and tourists. With the popular guided tour offered, visitors can cruise through several historical periods of Vienna and observe the world’s largest repertoire theatre. With its symmetry is architecture and excellent planning into the aesthetic appeal, every nook and cranny of the Vienna State Opera is postcard-worthy. Any visit to Vienna is incomplete without a trip to the Vienna State Opera! Read More

Regarded as one of the oldest zoos in the world, Vienna Zoo is an ideal place for nature lovers and wildlife buffs. It houses about 750 varieties of animal species, with major highlights being giant pandas, armadillos, emus, and Siberian tigers. One can still see its original Barque structure. Vienna Zoo is said to be the oldest zoo in the world with its history going back to years 1752 when Emperor Franz Stephan established it. Designed like spokes of a wheel, the zoo is laid out with an octagonal pavilion at the centre. Today, It houses the fauna is the interactive Rainforest House and Aquarium. Read More

Vienna Giant Wheel is an incredible Ferris Wheel surrounded by a rich history and a dynamic past that offers scenic rides in its red gondolas. Visitors can hop onto this 15-minute delight taking in the stunning views of Vienna city. It is located in the Prater Amusement Park. Prater and the ferris wheel offer fun activities for family and friends. Visitors make it a point to ride the Giant Wheel during sundown to get the most awe-worthy shots of the city and Danube River. Though the wheel is open all year round, except for a few days in January, the best time to visit is during summer. The Ferris Giant of Vienna City popularly makes its appearance on every travel brochure and even Hollywood flicks. As a historical landmark constructed to pay tribute to Vienna’s earlier Emperor, the Wiener Riesenrad is one of the most unique highlights of the country. Visitors can not only explore Vienna from the best way possible but also treat themselves to a deluxe cabin while sipping coffee at the height of their ride. This circular ride takes visitors on a soothing adventure, cruising through all the important landmarks of the city. Apart from riding the Wheel, visitors can explore the nearby wax museum, art installations, delightful street food stalls, and soak in the calmness of Prater Park. Read More

Located in Fritz-Gruenbaum-Platz, Vienna’s Aqua Terra Zoo is housed inside a near-50m tall flak tower from the World War II era. Despite its glum exterior, the building promises endless vibrancy in the form of over 10,000 land and aquatic creatures. It also features a restaurant. One can expect to see sharks, stingrays, turtles, and a variety of fish in water, while crocodiles, lizards, snakes, and several other reptiles on land. Birds, monkeys and insects are there as well. 360° Ocean Sky is the name of the rooftop restaurant that offers a panorama view of the Vienna skyline along with delicious dishes and refreshing drinks. Read More

Belvedere Palace is a Pandora's Box full of brilliant artwork and masterpieces all under the roof of these two baroque buildings of the palace - the Orangery and the Palace Stables. The museum showcases works from some of outstanding artists like Oskar Kokoschka, Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele. Belvedere Palace is one of the major tourist attractions of Vienna offering a glimpse into the legacy of artwork of the city that can be observed in every aspect of the historic building. The place comprise of two impressive Baroque buildings namely - the Lower (Unteres) Belvedere and the Upper (Oberes) Belvedere. The Upper Palace, built by Prince Eugene of Savoy between 1721 and 1723 is adorned with Ground Floor Hall exhibiting beautiful statues and the Ceremonial Staircase with its rich stucco relief and murals. Another highlight of the floor is a stunning two-story Marble Hall housing plenty of historic sculptures, paintings and ceiling art. The remarkable view of the gardens and the city beyond is enchanting. The Lower Palace exhibits rich taste in craftsmanship consisting of an exquisite Marble Hall known for its spectacular plaster decoration and delicate ceiling details along with the Marble Gallery displaying a collection of ancient statues. Winter Palace, yet another significant building in the palace that once comprised of the Court Treasury, the Orangery, the Palace Stables (home to the Medieval Treasury) and the Belvedere Gardens and Fountains, links the two palaces. Read More

Capuchin Church, is located on the Neyer Markt square in the Innere Stadt near the Hofburg Palace. It is a church of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin and acts as the final resting place for the royal members of the House of Habsburg, the Emperors of the Holy Roman Empire. The church was donated by the will of Anna of Tyrol, consort of Emperor Matthias of Habsburg, to the Capuchin brothers when they were at Vienna for Catholic Revival. Consecrated after the Thirty Years’ War, the subterranean Imperial Crypt is the biggest attraction of the church. The remains of nearly 150 Roman Emperors are preserved in the mausoleum - 145 tombs and 5 urns containing cremated ashes. The most recent entombment took place in July 2011 when the last heir to the Austrian and Hungarian throne, Otto von Habsburg, passed away. Read More

Despite its location in the outer city district of Simmering, the Central Cemetery gets its name from being Vienna's largest and most significant graveyard. The location is popular among joggers, hikers, and cyclers because of its lush greenery and wildlife with chance to witness a deer or kestrel. Established on All Saints' Day in 1874, the cemetery spreads out over 2.4 sq. km. Despite being where the dead rest, the Central Cemetery is home to an abundance of nature where lush greenery and wildlife thrives. If one is lucky, they might catch a glimpse of deer, badger, or even kestrels in the cemetery. The Central Cemetery is the final resting place of several Austrian luminaries, including Brahms, Shubert, and Beethover. The beautiful Church of St. Borromeo serves as the cemetery church. Between April and September, special horse-drawn carriage rides can be availed from Gate 2 that take the visitors to the memorial graves of the prominent personalities. Read More

With November, the sparkle of festive lights and the aroma of bakeries bring alive the Christmas spirit in the markets of Vienna. They sell confectioneries, handcrafted gifts, treats, decorations, and their signature Hot Christmas Punch. Some markets offer ice skating rinks and nativity trails. Travelers can find over 20 significant Christmas markets in Vienna from mid-November until the day before Christmas. The major markets to visit are located in the City Hall premises, Belvedere Palace, Maria-Theresian-Platz, Campus University of Vienna, Schonbrunn Palace, Spittelberg, Liechtenstein Garden Palace, and Stephansplatz. Celebrating the holiday season with several Christmas-themed markets sprawled across the city is part of Vienna’s oldest traditions. It has been an annual extravaganza ever since Albert I of Habsburg granted the Viennese citizens the privilege of hosting a December Market in 1296. At present, Read More

The Donner Fountain is a Baroque structure located in the heart of Neuer Markt Square. Connecting Stephansplatz and Karlsplatz, the area is filled with several cafes, bistros, popular and chic shops, and boutiques. It is a very good place to unwind and relax for tourist and locals alike. The fountain was built by a famous sculptor Georg Raphael Donner and unveiled in 1739 on the name day of Emperor Karl VI. The centerpiece of the fountain is a statue of Providentia, the Roman divine personification of envisage and prophesy. There are four figures surrounding the Providentia that are metaphors for four important rivers of Austria. As per local lore, the man catching fish with a trident is River Traun, the old ferryman is River Enns, the girl with a jug is River Ybbs, and the resting woman on a relief depicting battle is River March. The vision certainly makes for a great leisure and photography spot. During Empress Maria Theresa’s rule, the depiction of nudity in the statues were considered too inappropriate for public view, but they were reinstated soon afterwards. After much dilapidation over the years, the granite statues were replaced with bronze ones in 1873. The original piece is now preserved in the Marble Hall of the Lower Belvedere Palace. Read More

Franciscan Church

The Franciscan Church is a Roman Catholic parish church located in the heart of Vienna’s Innere Stadt. The exteriors of the church are a bit lackluster due to years of damage from war and weather, but the interiors are exquisite and largely embellished with gold. Dedicated to Saint Jerome, it is the church of the Franciscan Order that has roots in Vienna. The Gothic building of the church was gifted to the order by Archduke Ernst in 1589, which was then consecrated as a new institution with Renaissance style in 1611. Renowned artist Andrea Pozzo designed the Virgin Mary on the high altar in 1707. Before that, a Baroque-style organ was designed by Johann Wockeri in 1643, which is believed to be the oldest existing organ in Vienna. The Reliquary of Saint Hieronymus is also worth taking a look at. Read More