![]() ![]() ![]() The museum boasts a vast collection of pieces by Bruegel and other famous masterpieces by Raphael, Rembrandt, Vermeer and Rubens. Of the three, the Museum of Fine Arts, which was built in the late 19th century to house the extensive art collections of the Imperial family, is a must-see. The Museum Quarter is a short walk away from the Hofburg and features the Museums of Fine Arts, Natural History and Ethnology. The Maria-Theresien-platz (Museum Quarter) with the Natural History Museum in the background. Also located within the Hofburg are the Spanish Riding School and the Imperial Chapel where the Vienna Boys’ Choir perform during Mass on Sunday. The Hofburg was the seat of the Habsburg empire for many centuries and today houses numerous museums and art collections, including a museum dedicated to the most famous Habsburg Empress Elisabeth (Sissi), and the Albertina that is famous for its massive collection of drawings and prints. ![]() The city’s most famous museums are concentrated in the Hofburg (the Imperial Palace) and the adjacent Museum Quarter. Vineyards drape the hillsides on the edges of Vienna Vienna’s museums In fact, Vienna is only one of two European capitals that has vineyards within its city limits! You can choose to visit some of these vineyards, such as in the Grinzing district, or you could go for a wine-tasting in a Roman cellar in the city. Delicious produce at the Naschmarkt Vineyards I can also recommend going on a coffee and food tour with a local, who will show you off-the-beaten-path cafés and eateries. It’s delicious! Check out this gourmet food tour of the Naschmarkt. This market is popular with the locals and in addition to the vegetables, fruits, meat, fish and fresh herbs and spices, you can taste some of the locally-produced wines and sausages, a whole range of organic food as well as some fantastic kebab! You can also get a bottle of Kürbiskernöl (or pumpkin seed oil), a black-coloured oil Austrians use as a dressing in their salads. Café Landtmann Naschmarktįor a different, more local experience, visit the Naschmarkt which is located just outside the Ring, near the Museum Quarter. It’s absolutely a must to visit one of the beautiful cafés such as Café Landtmann or Café Central. As the Ottomans retreated, they left behind their bags of coffee beans, marking the start of the Viennese coffee culture. ![]() This failed attempt by the Ottomans to occupy Vienna was a turning point in European history. Vienna’s love affair with coffee and cafés dates back to the 17th century when the Ottomans were driven back from the gates of Vienna. Vienna is also famous for its centuries-old coffee scene. Vienna is perhaps most famous for its Sacher Torte (Viennese chocolate cake) which you can still taste at the Hotel Sacher. The Vienna Opera The Fine Arts Museum in Vienna is absolutely breathtaking. Alternatively, take the Ring tram (lines 1 or 2) which takes you past famous landmarks such as the Hofburg, the Opera, the Burgtheater, City Hall, the Parliament, the Museums of Fine Arts and Natural History, and the City Park. One way of experiencing the grandeur of Vienna is to take a stroll along the Ring. The Hofburg (Imperial Palace), Museum Quarter and Opera are within a 10 – 20 minute walk away from Stephansplatz. Or you can choose to attend a Mozart concert at the stunning Golden Hall. The church, with its rich Baroque interior, is well worth a visit for its beautiful interior or to attend a concert. From here, pedestrian boulevards resonate in various directions such as the Graben (the city’s high street with many designer shops). Stephens Cathedral is most visitors’ first stop. Stephansplatz, with the characteristic St. The historic city centre is compact and perfect for a slow stroll to admire the majestic palaces and churches, world-renowned museums and shops. Things to do in Vienna for the first-time visitor Vienna’s historic city centre For the first-time visitor, here are my favourite things to do in Vienna: One of the many impressive museums in Vienna, the Natural History Museum Explore the historical centre with its impressive museums, palaces, churches, shops and its many parks take a cruise along the Danube go wine-tasting in the city’s vineyards attend a world-famous opera or concert experience the varied colour locale at the Naschmarkt or sit back and relax at one of the many outdoor cafés with a Wiener Melange and a Sacher Torte. Vienna ( map), the capital of Austria, is a fascinating city that offers visitors a multitude of things to see and do. The city of Mozart, the Habsburgs, Klimt and many more world-renowned figures lies on the banks of the Danube and oozes a unique grandeur and a rich cultural heritage. ![]()
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