Top 10 Attractions Of Vienna
The beautiful city of Vienna, Austria’s capital, lies in the country’s east on the Danube River. Vienna is also known as the cultural capital of Europe with its very own charm and vibrancy. It boasts outstanding infrastructure, an abundance of baroque buildings and has all the inspiration that you could wish for in order to discover this wonderful part of Europe.
10) A number 10 is the Haus des Meeres Aquarium. Haus des Meeres is Austria’s largest aquarium and it’s housed in an 11-story high former WW2 bunker. It has two separate shark pools, and you can regularly watch zookeepers swimming with these amazing creatures. On the ground floor, visitors can walk through the ten meter-long Atlantic Tunnel, the tunnel leads through a 500,000-liter tank, which is home to the fish of the Atlantic Ocean, ranging from damselfish to eagle rays and a nurse shark. On the 11th floor, the rooftop terrace grants visitors a breathtaking view of Vienna.
9) Number 9 is St. Stephen's Cathedral. One of the most famous attractions of Vienna is St. Stephen's Cathedral. It has stood overlooking the heart of the old town for more than 700 years and stands proud in the Stephensplatz. Visitors can climb the 340 steps or so up to the South Tower and take the lift up to the North Tower, to enjoy breathtaking views of the city. Inside the church, there are a total of 18 altars, several smaller chapels, and even some tombs and catacombs.
8) At number 8 is Volksgarten. The Volksgarten is a 19th century landscaped public park located on the Ringstrasse in Vienna. It was built from 1819 to 1823, and there are two different styles that constitute the park. The side of the Hofburg was created in an English style, with a relaxed tree population. In contrast, on the Ringstrasse side, the park was constructed in a French baroque style, with a highly detailed and precise planned garden which is a lovely place to linger and enjoy the gorgeous flower displays, fountains, hidden monuments, and art installations.
7) At number 7 explore the Imperial Palace of Hofburg. Vienna's Imperial Palace, the Hofburg, was for centuries the seat of the Habsburgs, rulers of Austria until the end of WWI. You can find 18 different wings here which are all designed by top-class architects of their time. One minute you’re walking through baroque splendor, the next you’re in stylish neo-classical with some of the oldest sections dating back to the 13th century. Today the palace houses three museums that afford historically authentic insights into the traditions and everyday life of the imperial court.
6) Number 6 is the Spanish Riding School. Here you can experience the magic of the famous Lipizzan horses in action while enjoying a score of classical Viennese music. Here you can witness the lively and majestic horses in preparation while their trainers make them run and show their spectacular jump kicks.
5) At number 5 is Donaupark. This 245-acre park, between the Danube Canal and the Alte Donau, was converted in 1964 to a park with colorful flowers, shrubs, and walks, as well as a bird sanctuary. Visitors can find a bee house, an aviary with native and exotic birds, a small-animal paddock, a horse-riding course, playgrounds, and games. Donauturm (Danube Tower) is an outstanding and glorifying feature of the park having an 830-foot tower with two rotating cafe-restaurants from which you can have a panoramic view of Vienna.
4) Number 4 is Madame Tussauds Vienna. Madame Tussauds Vienna is in the heart of Vienna's Prater park and brings you a fun and fascinating way to spend some time. Get up close to famous figures like Michael Jackson and Albert Einstein plus Austrian national treasures like Mozart and Klimt. It has over 80 wax carved figures which are placed neatly over the entire museum. You can happily find plenty of fascinating figures who would readily pose perfectly still for as many selfies as you want!
3) At number 3 is Maria Theresia Platz and Monument. The monument of Empress Maria Theresa is situated in the middle of Maria-Theresien-Platz in the city center. Maria Theresia was the only female ruler of the Habsburg Empire and governed from the year 1740 to 1780. Still one of Vienna’s iconic landmarks, this magnificent monument glorifies Maria Theresia, who sits enthroned, high and mighty above her advisors and generals.
2) Number 2 is Tiergarten Schonbrunn Zoo. The famous Vienna zoo was founded in 1752, which makes it one of the oldest zoos in the world. Located on the grounds of the imperial summer palace and open year-round, the Tiergarten Schönbrunn is brimming with an amazing array of animals, with more than 700 species including pandas, tigers, orang-utans, koalas, elephants and many more.
1) And at number 1 is the Prater Amusement Park. There can't be any other possible way to enjoy Vienna than spending a beautiful day in the prater amusement park. The Wiener Prater Park was once a hunting ground that developed into a public space, it now hosts the impressive Amusement Park and is free to enter, however, you can pay for the individual attractions. Inside the park is a multitude of rides and stalls including bumper cars, carousels, rollercoasters, and the famous Giant Ferris Wheel.
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