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Tours in Vienna |
Prater
The Prater is a giant wooded park, fairground and the location of one of Vienna's most famous sights - the century-old Riesenrad (Giant Ferris Wheel). Harry Lime fought here in The Third Man (1949) and Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy fell in love here in Before Sunrise (1995).
02, Prater
Tel: (01) 728 0516.
Website: www.wiener-prater.at
Free admission.
Riesenrad (Giant Ferris Wheel)
02, Prater 90
Tel: (01) 729 5430.
Website: www.wienerriesenrad.com
Admission charge.
KunstHausWien (Vienna Art House)
KunstHausWien is the unmistakable architectural expression of Friedensreich Hundertwasser's unique vision. Appearing like a Klimt painting as seen through a kaleidoscope, the building contains an exhibition of Hundertwasser's artwork as well as a bright cafe with a chic clientele and relaxing garden. The goulash is excellent. The nearby Hundertwasserhaus is an apartment project, which can only be viewed from the street.
03, Untere Weissgerberstrasse 13
Tel: (01) 712 0491.
Website: www.kunsthauswien.com
Admission charge.
Kaisergruft (Imperial Burial Vault)
The Imperial Burial Vault in the Kapuzinerkirche (Capuchin Church), which was build between 1622 and 1632, is well worth a visit. The vault became the burial place of the Hapsburgs and the highlight is the double casket of Maria-Theresa and Franz I.
01, Neuer Markt 1
Tel: (01) 512 6853/16.
Website: www.kaisergruft.at
Admission charge.
Haus der Musik (House of Music)
The Haus der Musik is a major addition to Vienna's museum scene, offering a link between technology and art. It includes the museum of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, where visitors are given the opportunity to view the last New Year's Day Concert; the Sonosphere, where many aspects of sound are presented, using hands-on computer technology and giant instruments; the Virtual Conductor, where visitors can use virtual technology to conduct the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra; and the Brain Opera, an interactive musical environment with unique ultramodern musical instruments. There are also historic displays of great Viennese composers, from Haydn to Berg, a wine bar, a cafe and several concert rooms. All exhibitions are presented in both German and English and anyone can happily spend hours here, whether musically inclined or not.
01, Seilerstätte 30
Tel: (01) 51648.
Website: www.hdm.at
Admission charge.
Liechtenstein Museum
Built between 1690 and 1712, the Liechtenstein Palace is one of the finest examples of baroque architecture in the city; it's also home to the impressive private art collection of the Liechtenstein family. The rich interior, which is worth the admission charge alone, is perfectly complemented by works from the likes of Rubens, Rembrandt, and Raphael. Note the museum is only open Friday to Monday.
09, Fürstengasse 1
Tel: (01) 3195 7670.
Website: www.liechtensteinmuseum.at
Admission charge.
The Prater is a giant wooded park, fairground and the location of one of Vienna's most famous sights - the century-old Riesenrad (Giant Ferris Wheel). Harry Lime fought here in The Third Man (1949) and Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy fell in love here in Before Sunrise (1995).
02, Prater
Tel: (01) 728 0516.
Website: www.wiener-prater.at
Free admission.
Riesenrad (Giant Ferris Wheel)
02, Prater 90
Tel: (01) 729 5430.
Website: www.wienerriesenrad.com
Admission charge.
KunstHausWien (Vienna Art House)
KunstHausWien is the unmistakable architectural expression of Friedensreich Hundertwasser's unique vision. Appearing like a Klimt painting as seen through a kaleidoscope, the building contains an exhibition of Hundertwasser's artwork as well as a bright cafe with a chic clientele and relaxing garden. The goulash is excellent. The nearby Hundertwasserhaus is an apartment project, which can only be viewed from the street.
03, Untere Weissgerberstrasse 13
Tel: (01) 712 0491.
Website: www.kunsthauswien.com
Admission charge.
Kaisergruft (Imperial Burial Vault)
The Imperial Burial Vault in the Kapuzinerkirche (Capuchin Church), which was build between 1622 and 1632, is well worth a visit. The vault became the burial place of the Hapsburgs and the highlight is the double casket of Maria-Theresa and Franz I.
01, Neuer Markt 1
Tel: (01) 512 6853/16.
Website: www.kaisergruft.at
Admission charge.
Haus der Musik (House of Music)
The Haus der Musik is a major addition to Vienna's museum scene, offering a link between technology and art. It includes the museum of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, where visitors are given the opportunity to view the last New Year's Day Concert; the Sonosphere, where many aspects of sound are presented, using hands-on computer technology and giant instruments; the Virtual Conductor, where visitors can use virtual technology to conduct the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra; and the Brain Opera, an interactive musical environment with unique ultramodern musical instruments. There are also historic displays of great Viennese composers, from Haydn to Berg, a wine bar, a cafe and several concert rooms. All exhibitions are presented in both German and English and anyone can happily spend hours here, whether musically inclined or not.
01, Seilerstätte 30
Tel: (01) 51648.
Website: www.hdm.at
Admission charge.
Liechtenstein Museum
Built between 1690 and 1712, the Liechtenstein Palace is one of the finest examples of baroque architecture in the city; it's also home to the impressive private art collection of the Liechtenstein family. The rich interior, which is worth the admission charge alone, is perfectly complemented by works from the likes of Rubens, Rembrandt, and Raphael. Note the museum is only open Friday to Monday.
09, Fürstengasse 1
Tel: (01) 3195 7670.
Website: www.liechtensteinmuseum.at
Admission charge.
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