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Vienna is the capital and largest city of Austria. There is a vast range of historical landmarks with classic architecture to admire and these five attractions should be considered when visiting Vienna:
1. Hofburg Palace is located in the historic centre of Vienna and is the former imperial palace of the Habsburg rulers at Innsbruck. The exact date of the construction of Hofburg Palace is unclear, nevertheless, the earliest references date back to the 13th century.
Hofburg palace is comprised of many elements including six museums, a chapel housing twelve bronze statues of Austrian nobles, a famous winter riding school, a national library, a greenhouse which has a vast selection of well known fruit and plant species and there is also a large park where you can unwind The grounds of the palace are beautiful and you need to allow adequate time if you wish to view the attractions. Currently, Hofburg is the official residence of the President of Austria and is extremely popular with tourists.
2. The Ringstrasse is an extremely wide avenue, which embraces the old city of Vienna. It was built in late 19th century and marked a rapid change in the city's appearance and urban landscape. Protective walls once surrounded the heart of Vienna, the walls were razed in 1857 and as a substitute a broad boulevard, the Ringstrasse, was built and lined with impressive buildings, fascinating monuments, and parks. Among the more important structures here are the town hall, the Burgtheater, the University, Parliament and the very important State Opera.
3. Hundertwasserhaus is a very popular apartment house situated in Vienna in the Landstraße district. Due to the design it is becoming a very popular spot to visit in Vienna and has now included in Austria's cultural heritage. Hundertwasserhaus was built in the years of 1983 and 1986 by architects Joseph Krawina and Peter Pelikan. It is extremely unique as it comprises of undulating floors, large trees growing from inside the rooms, roof with earth and grass. In total there are 52 apartments, private terraces, three communal terraces and 250 trees.
4. Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna dates back to the middle ages and is an absolutely magnificent place to visit. The Schönbrunn Palace and has been deemed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is a terrific example of a Baroque "princely residential ensemble. The property includes a number of attractions to admire including an incredibly elaborate palace, a beautiful park with fountains, monuments, pretty gardens and a Zoological Garden. There are also a vast number of so called 'outbuildings' which serviced the palace, they are quite large as they held the Schönbrunn's one-thousand workers.
5. The sisi museum is situated in Vienna and is an absolutely beautiful museum that displays artwork relating to the history of one of Austria's well-known empresses - Empress Elisabeth (1837-1898), often referred to as 'Sisi'. The museum is comprised of six rooms, which contain personal belongings including her lovely gowns and jewelry. The museum also exhibits elaborate portraits of the empress and is very impressive display. Vienna is a very pleasant place to visit and there are numerous other attractions to visit. They can be easily visited by using Vienna's extensive transportation network.
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