Attractions Guidebook
Sightseeing
Built to rival the opulence of Versailles, Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace was once a summer residence of the Habsburg monarchs. Today, this baroque palace is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most important architectural, cultural, and historic monuments in Austria.
Schönbrunn Palace
47 Schönbrunner SchloßstraßeBuilt to rival the opulence of Versailles, Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace was once a summer residence of the Habsburg monarchs. Today, this baroque palace is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most important architectural, cultural, and historic monuments in Austria.
It houses the fabulous art collection of the Habsburgs, the royal dynasty of Austria for over 600 years. Inside you'll find amazing art treasures including Greek, Roman and Egyptian antiquities, European paintings and sculptures, a coin collection named one of the five best in the world.
You should consider booking brunch or lunch at in-house restaurant, Gerstner, which is located under the museum's beautiful marble dome.
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Maria-Theresien-PlatzIt houses the fabulous art collection of the Habsburgs, the royal dynasty of Austria for over 600 years. Inside you'll find amazing art treasures including Greek, Roman and Egyptian antiquities, European paintings and sculptures, a coin collection named one of the five best in the world.
You should consider booking brunch or lunch at in-house restaurant, Gerstner, which is located under the museum's beautiful marble dome.
It is the beating heart of Austria, and the home of top attractions such as Vienna's city hall, Parliament, and the lively Museum Quarter. Also known as the First District or Inner City and preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the area is rich with baroque castles and gardens.
You should hold cash! Credit cards aren’t that common especially at restaurants
Historic Center of Vienna
It is the beating heart of Austria, and the home of top attractions such as Vienna's city hall, Parliament, and the lively Museum Quarter. Also known as the First District or Inner City and preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the area is rich with baroque castles and gardens.
You should hold cash! Credit cards aren’t that common especially at restaurants
With its dark Gothic spires, intricately tiled roof, and imposing bell tower, St. Stephen's Cathedral is one of Vienna's star attractions. Centrally located on Stephansplatz square in the city's UNESCO-listed historic center, the cathedral is architecturally stunning both inside and out.
It’s free to enter the church but you would need to pay to climb the tower
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St. Stephen's Cathedral
3 StephansplatzWith its dark Gothic spires, intricately tiled roof, and imposing bell tower, St. Stephen's Cathedral is one of Vienna's star attractions. Centrally located on Stephansplatz square in the city's UNESCO-listed historic center, the cathedral is architecturally stunning both inside and out.
It’s free to enter the church but you would need to pay to climb the tower