
Vienna History
The Austrian capital of Vienna represents the economic and cultural center of Austria. The first documented mention of the city was made in 1137. A settlement history has, however, been shown going as far back as the 5th century BC. Vienna has more than 1.7 million residents. A quarter of all Austrians live in the city and its suburbs. The very particular Viennese charm is due to the numerous architectural monuments of the Hapsburg Empire. Nostalgia characterizes a visit to the Viennese coffee houses, where one can enjoy Sacher torte while listening to waltzes. The skyscrapers of the Danube city center add contrasting notes to the cityscape.
In the very heart of Vienna one can see the towers of St. Stephan’s Cathedral. This Gothic church houses the tomb of Emperor Friedrich III. The remains of the Roman settlement of Vindobona lead to the original core of Vienna on the High Market. The Hofburg, the Imperial residence, is like a ‘city in a city’. Ten buildings offer a rich program for visitors. Strolling through the magnificent rooms, one gets an impression of how Austria’s rulers once lived. In the Treasure Chamber, the imperial crowns are preserved. Also worth visiting is the Museum of Empress Elizabeth, affectionately called Sisi. Another splendid Viennese building is Schönbrunn Palace. Here the endless rooms and the Hall of Mirrors deserve special attention. The Viennese Prater is the green lung of the city and the panorama view from the famous giant Ferris wheel makes every stay in the Danube city unforgettable.
In the very heart of Vienna one can see the towers of St. Stephan’s Cathedral. This Gothic church houses the tomb of Emperor Friedrich III. The remains of the Roman settlement of Vindobona lead to the original core of Vienna on the High Market. The Hofburg, the Imperial residence, is like a ‘city in a city’. Ten buildings offer a rich program for visitors. Strolling through the magnificent rooms, one gets an impression of how Austria’s rulers once lived. In the Treasure Chamber, the imperial crowns are preserved. Also worth visiting is the Museum of Empress Elizabeth, affectionately called Sisi. Another splendid Viennese building is Schönbrunn Palace. Here the endless rooms and the Hall of Mirrors deserve special attention. The Viennese Prater is the green lung of the city and the panorama view from the famous giant Ferris wheel makes every stay in the Danube city unforgettable.