Vienna
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Visit the Votive Church of Vienna, a jewel of neo-Gothic
Located next to Vienna’s Ringstrasse we find the majestic Votive Church, a neo-Gothic temple that you should not forget on your visit to Vienna. It was ordered to be built by the brother of Francisco José I after the assassination attempt suffered by him in 1853 when a man attacked him with a stiletto. Thanks to a collection, the funds were obtained with which this church was built in the same place of the attack. The works lasted 20 years and it was inaugurated in 1879, just on the day of the silver wedding of the emperor and his wife…
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How to visit the Church of St. Charles Borromeo in Vienna
In Vienna we can find some beautiful churches but perhaps none like the Church of San Carlos Borromeo, a baroque church but reminiscent of styles from other civilizations such as the Greek with its facade or the Roman with its columns. In fact, the columns are inspired by Trajan’s Column that we can see in Rome. The church was built by order of Carlos VI who promised the city a church when it overcame the plague that hit it in 1713 in honor of San Carlos Borromeo. What to see outside the Church of San Carlos Borromeo The most characteristic…
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What to see in Vienna in 2 days. A walk through the main things to visit
If you only have a couple of days or a weekend to visit Vienna, here we are going to offer you a very complete 2-day tour of this beautiful city with which you will get to know the main places to visit in Vienna. When this two-day visit to Vienna ends, you will surely be left wanting more, but in the meantime you will have been able to enjoy one of the most beautiful and stately cities in Europe, with impressive monuments, special corners and palaces that they will leave you speechless. Here you have the best things to see…
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The Austrian Parliament, star of Vienna’s neoclassicism
If you walk down Vienna’s Ringstrasse you will find a building that will make you believe that you have traveled to Ancient Greece. But it is a much more modern building, from the 18th century, and it is one of the jewels of neoclassicism, the imposing Parliament of Austria. It is impossible not to turn your eyes when you pass by and it is even possible to pay a visit inside. Do not miss it if you are going to visit Vienna. Here we tell you what to see in the Vienna Parliament. The history of the Austrian Parliament building…
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Peter’s Church, the best of Vienna’s baroque
A few steps from the Cathedral of Saint Stephen in Vienna and in the heart of the wonderful imperial city of Central Europe, we find the Church of Saint Peter, without a doubt the best baroque church that we can find in the area. For its construction, they say they were inspired by the Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, although at first glance it has nothing to do with it. The facade of the church stands out among the surrounding buildings at the end of a narrow street that invites you to go to it. What to see…
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Visit the Vienna Prater, more than an amusement park
If there is a place in Vienna with a special charm, it is the Prater, which everyone knows for its amusement park and its Ferris wheel, but where we can find very interesting corners among its meadows and groves. The Vienna Prater was opened to the public in 1766 after being used for decades as a private hunting ground, and in 1895 the Amusement Park, the oldest in the world, was built. Today it is an essential place to relax in Vienna and rest from an exhausting day of cultural visits. What to do in the Vienna Prater The main…
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Visit the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, the summer residence
Located far from the center of Vienna we find the Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the imperial family and one of the most visited places in Austria. This imposing palace is one of the most important baroque buildings in Europe and together with its gardens it is a World Heritage Site. Visiting the Schönbrunn Palace is an essential activity in Vienna even if you have to travel to the outskirts. What to see at Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna If you decide to visit the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, you will find enough attractions to spend a large part…
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The best museums to enjoy in Vienna
The great cultural offer of Vienna, in relation to museums, is infinite. In this beautiful city we can find more than 100 museums, a variety that should satisfy all cultural tastes and with which you can enjoy for many days in the Austrian capital. However, here we are going to focus on the 3 main museums that we can find in Vienna, all very close to each other and located around the famous Ringstrasse. But they are not the only ones, what is your favorite museum? Visit the Vienna Art History Museum In the Vienna Art History Museum we find…
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The best things to see in Vienna in 3 days, the most complete visit to the imperial city
Vienna is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and with many places to visit. Although of course it would be much better to spend more days, we consider that 3 days in Vienna is a perfect duration of the trip to be able to get to know the main places without haste but without pause. You will be able to discover all the most important things to see in Vienna in 3 days, enjoying its palaces, its streets, its churches, its parks, its gastronomy and everything that this beautiful city offers you. An unforgettable trip that you will…
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