![]() ![]() The magnificent architecture and the exquisite décor of its staterooms are what make the 1,441-room Schönbrunn Palace such a cultural treasure and tourist attractiontoday. Schönbrunn Palace is one of the most important cultural monuments in Austria and since the 1960s it has also been one of the major tourist attractions in Vienna. Schönbrunn Palace Photo: Domenico Laviano, Flickr This is truly a place full of wonder and amazement, with beautifully crafted exhibits, charming models, and stunning displays spanning its vast collection. You’ll enjoy wandering through galleries of hundred-year-old cabinets stuffed with incredible oddball specimens. ![]() The Museum Of Natural History in Vienna will help you regain your child-like sense of wonder and curiosity about the world. ![]() The highlights of Vienna’s Museum Of Natural History were its remarkable collection of dinosaur skeletons (big dinosaur enthusiasts here), meteorites, and insects from around the world. This makes the museum one of the largest non-university research centers in Austria and an important public institution. The museum has 60 scientists carrying out research related to earth, life, and human sciences. Vienna’s Museum Of Natural History is one of the most important natural history museums worldwide. We were absolutely blown away by how the beautiful architecture of the building, the informative collections, and the interactive elements combined to create a scope of exhibits that can be seen at few science museums. We have a huge love for natural history museums, so this was one we could not miss. Other highlights include the Egyptian collection, which features a life-sized replica of the tomb of Tutankhamun, and the Greek and Roman collection, which includes a statue of Zeus from Olympia. ![]() The highlight of the museum is its prehistoric collection, which includes the world-famous Venus of Willendorf statue. Founded in 1876, and opened officially in 1889, the museum houses over 30 million artifacts and specimens, spanning the entire history of human civilization. The National History Museum in Vienna is one of the largest and most important museums in Austria. The National History Museum Photo: mendhak – Flickr These are 10 of the best things we suggest you do in Vienna: We found the Vienna Pass helpful for our trip and had some great savings because of it. The Vienna City Card offers free travel on public transport, discounted entrance fees, and reductions in shops and restaurants. However, do keep in mind that what you are able to purchase these days is limited by law.Ī city pass can be a great way to save some money if you’re planning on seeing a lot of the big attractions. If you did not get to buy groceries, you should still be able to find necessities. Most supermarkets and shops in Vienna are closed on Sundays and public holidays, but most restaurants, bars, and bakeries are open. Learn some basic German words and phrases before you go so that you are able to ask for assistance. In the main tourist areas, many people do speak English but recognize that it is a German-speaking country. If you are not one for crowds, we recommend you visit during the shoulder seasons of April-May or September-October. We visited Vienna in the peak season during summer. If your legs do get tired, you can jump on the U-Bahn, a rapid transit system. The city center is surrounded by ring road, making it easy to find your way around. Vienna is a very walkable city and is one of Europe’s top pedestrian-friendly cities. Vienna is a prosperous, historical city and it really shows in the beauty of the wonderfully maintained architecture and the Viennese’s reverence for the past. It was almost as if we were wandering around a huge open-air museum, packed with historic buildings and pleasant little parks. It felt like there was something interesting and historical around every corner. We found the city to be clean, classy, and, of course, architecturally impressive.Īll of the gothic, renaissance and modern touches give Vienna great character and charm. The city lit up at night was absolutely stunning. We could have wandered the historic city center for days. Wandering around Vienna, we loved how much history there was to come alive and how picturesque it was. Vienna is also one of the world’s richest nations, but on the expensive scale is considered just above average, and is said to be less expensive than New York. It is a clean and green city and has been named one of the world’s most livable cities by The Economist Intelligence Unit, now for the second consecutive year. With the special Viennese charm, Vienna felt like a very welcoming place with its cultural events and imperial sights. ![]()
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