![]() Created by Emperor Franz Joseph I in 1891, this is now largest art museum in the country. Guided tours of the district are also offered for just 8 EUR.Īdditionally, be sure to vist the nearby Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts). If you love art, this place is a must.Ī pass to five of the main museums is 35 EUR. The MQ is also home to several festivals throughout the year, including open-air concerts and a fashion week. ![]() ![]() Once the imperial stables, it now encompasses over 90,000 square meters and 60 cultural institutions, including the Leopold Museum for Art Nouveau and Expressionism Kunsthalle Wien, with rotating exhibitions and the Museum of Modern Art, which has the largest such collection in Central Europe. Start day two with the Museumsquartier (MQ). If you really want a deep dive into the market, you can also take a guided tasting tour. Be sure to hit up Umarfisch for seafood and wine. Despite its fame, you’ll still find a lot of locals here so don’t feel like this is a tourist only place. It’s a little touristy (don’t go grocery shopping here) but it has a cool vibe and it’s a nice place to sit and eat. It has 120 stands, including restaurants, street stalls, and grocers, and, on Saturdays, a flea market too. This is Vienna’s largest open-air food market. And, although it’s not free, I recommend getting the audio tour, which adds a ton of context to the exhibits. My favorite section is the Imperial Treasury, with its royal artifacts, crowns, scepters, and detailed history of the Hapsburg family and empire. You could easily spend half a day here exploring all the attractions, which include the Sisi exhibit (highlighting the life of Empress Elisabeth), the Imperial Silver Collection, and the royal apartments themselves. ![]() Today, it’s the official residence of the president of Austria. The 13th-century Hofburg was the principal palace of the Habsburg dynasty (one of the most prominent in European history) for more than seven centuries. Dress respectfully, as it is a place of worship. Catacomb tours are 6 EUR going up the towers costs 5.50 EUR for the South Tower and 6 EUR for the North Tower. Admission is 20 EUR, guided tours are 3.50 EUR, and audio guides are 6 EUR. Open for visitors Monday-Saturday 9am-11:30am and 1pm-4:30pm, and Sunday 1pm-4:30pm. Open for worship Monday-Saturday 6am-10pm and Sundays 7am-10pm. Its most recent reconstruction took place just after World War II. The cathedral has been destroyed and rebuilt over the years, with the current version largely initiated by Duke Rudolf IV (1339–1365). There are two beautiful altars inside too: the 17th-century High Altar and the 15th-century Wiener Neustadt Altar. It is most famous for its colorful roof of 230,000 glazed tiles, but the inside is ornately decorated as well, with high archways, vaulted ceilings, and a plethora of statues and religious paintings. It’s three hours and covers all the major highlights.īuilt in Romanesque and Gothic styles, the Stephansdom has been standing since the 12th century. I like the tour offered by Pedal Power Vienna. If you’d like to cover more ground, consider taking a bike tour. Plus, you can ask your guide questions about where to eat and go since they are always locals so they know the inside scoop! Starting your trip with a walking tour is a fun way to get a sense of the city, as a taste of its history and culture. I always take a walking tour whenever I arrive in a destination.
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