The Anchor Clock was built between 1911
and 1917 according to the plans of the painter Franz von Matsch. It
is situated in the oldest square of Vienna and is of a
typical Art Nouveau design.
The two magnificient palaces on the Belvedere
grounds lie in the middle of a splendid park. They were constructed
for Prince Eugene of Savoy by J.L. von Hildebrandt, a famous
Baroque architect.
The Burgtheater is situated
in the first district. In 1741 Empress Maria Theresia handed
an unused dance-house over to the theatre-company Sellier. Since
then, this building has been used as a theatre.
If you want to enjoy a magnificent view
of Vienna this is the place to go. The Viennese affectionately
call the tower the "Concrete needle". It is 352 meters high and
was built in only 20 months!
Haas House is one of the most exciting
buildings in Vienna and the city's pride. Images of St. Stephen's
Cathedral which are reflected by the straight glass facade of Haas House
are a popular motif.
The Hofburg was orignially a medieval castle,
but today only the castle's chapel is representative of its medieval past.
The Hofburg was extended in to a magnificent residence as the
Habsburg's power increased.
Karlskirche is the biggest Baroque Style cathedral
north of the Alps. Building commenced in 1715 following the plans
of the famous Austrian Baroque architect Johann Fischer von Erlach.
There are several markets where
you can buy fresh produce and assorted tidbits. But the Naschmarkt
is arguably more than that: it is a Viennese institution dating
back to the 16th century.
The Vienna Ring Boulevard is 4 kilometres
long and encircles the city centre. The construction of the Ring
Boulevard was initiated by Emperor Franz Joseph I in December
1857.
The Prater is Vienna's most popular fun
fair. Here you can take in the excellent view from the giant Ferris
wheel, and make the most of the large expanse of greenery and forest
with sports or simply relaxing.
The Palace with its surrounding buildings
and huge park is one of the most significant cultural monuments
in Austria. It was generally used as the summer residence of
the Habsburg rulers.
Schönbrunn Zoo is the world's oldest
and only baroque zoo. The Schoenbrunn Zoo is situated in the
south-eastern part of the Habsburgs' summer residence and was
built in 1760.
The Spanish Riding School is the oldest
and last Riding School in the world where classic dressage is
still practised in its purest form. This Institution of Vienna was founded
in 1572.
St. Stephen's Cathedral is situated in
the city centre, and for centuries it has been the heart of
Vienna. It is one of the most famous Viennese sights and was
built in 1147.
The Vienna Opera House is situated in the
frist district of Vienna at the southern end of the Kärntnerstrasse.
August von Sicardsburg and Eduard van der Nüll built the Court
Opera House from 1861 to 1869.
