To visit the church inside, you must pay a fee that also includes the panoramic lift up to the dome. We wanted to see the two columns similar to the Column of Trajan in Rome that frame the entrance to the church as well as the fresco in the dome.
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Visiting it inside is free and totally worth it. The construction started in the 12th century dominates today the square with the same name. The luck of Kärtner Street is that after all the crowds a huge square opens in front of you, and after the corner, you see one of the most popular attractions in Vienna: St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna and its crypt
We arrived on Kärtner Strasse in the evening, but the crowds here didn’t make me love it too much.
Stephen’s Cathedral, Kärtner Strasse is a pedestrian street that cuts through the center (not to be confused with the Mariahilfer Strasse the famous shopping street in Vienna).īesides the well-known and expensive shops, I also saw here Sachen hotel, who created the famous Austrian dessert Sachen Torte. Kärtner Strasse – the pedestrian street.Otherwise, at least circling it is required. If you want to visit it inside, you can go to one of the many shows.
In the evening it is spectacularly illuminated and it is impossible not to notice it in a walk through the center. One of the most beautiful buildings in Vienna is the Opera. After a visit here I declared myself satisfied with the whole city break in Vienna! Everyone just looks amazed at the high walls, lined with books and takes pictures. The library is actually a museum because nobody reads. I found here a paper about medicinal plants written in the 6th century, maps of the world from different times and representations of the constellations. Old book smell, cold marble floor, diffused light, impressive paintings on the dome and walnut wood that support so many volumes – all these details make you feel in another world. Built-in the 18th century as the Library of the court, the National Library of Austria houses today over 200,000 books beautifully arranged in the hall decorated with marble statues and Venetian globes. National Library of Austria was the main reason why I wanted to return to this city: I had to see it! With entrance from Augustinerstrasse street, just opposite from the Pallavicini Palace, the first floor hosts Prunksaal. National Library of Austria – a must-see in Vienna.Inside it is a humid and very warm environment, so the summer outfit is mandatory whatever the weather in Vienna! The most interesting part here is that there are so many that they sit on your hands, on your head, and if you are not careful you can even step on them. At the Spanish Riding School, we did not stop, but we didn’t miss the other two.īuilt-in the i mperial greenhouses, the Butterfly House recreates a tropical environment in which butterflies fly free among climbing plants, palm trees, and orchids.
Parts of this complex, but with separate entrance are also the National Library, the Spanish Riding School and the Butterfly House. Here you can visit the imperial apartments (we skipped them after seeing Schonbrunn), the Sisi museum and the collection of objects belonging to the monarchy (silverware, crystals). Some buildings have been transformed into museums and others have a political role. Initially, it was a medieval castle too and various buildings were added after forming the impressive complex that stretches on 240000 m2 in the center of Vienna. Hofburg Palace, the political center of the Habsburg dynasty, today plays a similar role for Austria, hosting ministries and other political bodies. Physics and chemistry would be more attractive if you had the opportunity to learn them like this in school! From simple experiments in physics to filming in a television studio and violin lessons, we didn’t miss anything it offered us. Not only can you see the history of science at a glance, but you can experience it. Read here about it.Īlthough not one of the main tourist attractions in Vienna, the Technical Museum was a real discovery for us. But for children, it is an excellent attraction! You can by tickets here. Although recommended by many people, we didn’t stop to visit it. The Vienna Zoo is close to the Schonbrunn Park and the palace is within walking distance.
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