Secesion
The Building itself displays the symbolism of architecture with the laurel leaf playing a central decorative role. Dating from 1901, the damage inflicted by WWII has all but disappered, revealing once again a gallery of superb creativity and character.
U-Bahn: Karlsplatz ((U1, U2, U4)
Prater
The Vienna Prater and its famous 64m ferris wheel from 1897 have become synonymous with Vienna as Europe's oldest amusement park. First mentioned in 1162 as royal hunting grounds, the various steps taken toward today's amusement park date back to 1844.
U-Bahn: Pratestern/Wien Nord ( U1 )
Hofburg
The imperial Palace of the Habsburg dynasty was the political center of their vaste empire until 1918, but also an impressive private residence. Located here is the Sissi Museum, the Imperial Silver Collection and the world's most important treasury boasting the Emperor's Crown of the Holy Roman Empire from 962 and the treasureof the Order of the Golden Fleece, amongst others.
U-Bahn: Herrengasse (U3)
Stephansdom
Construction on this site commenced in 1147 with a Romanesque basilica belonging to the diocese of Passau, the portal towers and many og its sculptures originated around 1263. After WWII destruction of the roof the cathedral was restored to its former glory. The vast catacombs located below are fascinating.
U-Bahn: Stephansplatz (U1, U3)
Burgtheater
One of the oldest theaters in the world, the "Burg" started out as a ballroom and was converted in 1741 into a theater of ftie highest acoustic quality under the watchful eye of Empress Maria Theresia.
U-Bahn: Rathaus (U2)
The Austrian Baroque Museum
The Austrian Baroque Museum, part of the tower Belvedere complex, was opened 1923 and represents one of the most important artistic collections of its type in Europe. The focal point of the museum is the blossom of Austrian Baroque and its associated artists. Located in the Orangerie is also the Museum of Art of the Middle Ages. 15th-16th century.
U-BAHN: Stadtpark (U4)
Spanische Hofreitschule
For 430 years the white Lipizzan stallions of Vienna's Spanish Riding School have excelled in the cultivation of classical equitation in the Renaissance tradition of the haute ecole, the study and perfection of the naturally elegant movements of the horse.
U-Bahn: Herrengasse (U3)
