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The most beautiful monuments of Vienna

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Petr Liška
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The most beautiful monuments of Vienna
Inserted: 30.09.2022
Author: Petr Liška © gigaplaces.com
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As a former imperial city and now the capital of Austria, Vienna can offer a lot of beautiful sights. You will find many baroque gems here. Here you will find both the largest Austrian castle and the largest Austrian castle. In addition, the beautiful cathedral of St. Stephen. Let's take a look at the most beautiful sights in Vienna

1.
Schönbrunn Palace

The most famous castle in Austria

Altitude: 191 m / 627 ft

Schönbrunn is not only the most famous, but also the largest castle in Austria. You will find it at the western end of Vienna. It is easily accessible thanks to the green line of the Vienna underground. It is built in the Baroque style like most of Vienna's main sights. Originally, it was to compete with the most famous castle in the world – the French Versailles. It was eventually built in a somewhat reduced size. Even so, it is impressive. In addition to the castle itself with its beautiful exhibits, you will find a number of attractions in its vicinity, such as the Schönbrunn Zoo, which is the oldest zoo in the world or the beautiful Gloriette. continue reading

2.
Hofburg

The largest castle in Austria

Altitude: 180 m / 591 ft

Today, the Hofburg is more of a large palace complex than a classic castle – something like Prague Castle. Formerly the seat of the emperor now the Austrian president. It is located in the center of Vienna, west of St. Stephen's Cat­hedral. Stephen. You will find 16 wings and a number of courtyards and squares. There are also nice gardens and a palm greenhouse. A great attraction of the Hofburg is the amazing jewel box. continue reading

3.
St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna

The most important Austrian cathedral

Rating:
| Altitude: 179 m / 587 ft

St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom) is one of Vienna's most dominant landmarks. Thanks to the almost 137 meters high South Tower, you can see many places in Vienna from here. Nowadays it is the seat of the Archbishop of Vienna. continue reading

4.
Belvedere

The most beautiful castle in Austria

Altitude: 194 m / 636 ft

Belvedere is the second beautiful castle in Vienna. Although not as popular as Schönbrunn, it is even more beautiful for many. It actually consists of two palaces – Upper and Lower Belvedere. The whole area was built for the famous military leader Prince Eugene of Savoy. It is located south of downtown. Outside the palace itself, there is a beautiful park with ponds continue reading

5.
Imperial Tomb in Vienna

Capuchin tomb of the Habsburg emperors

Altitude: 176 m / 577 ft

In the center of Vienna, on the Neuer Markt, you will find not only the Capuchin Church, the Capuchin Monastery, the beautiful Baroque Donnerbrunnen Fountain, but also the interesting Capuchin Imperial Tomb. It is the burial place of the Habsburg emperors, including Franz Josef. The tomb is open to the public and is a great Viennese attraction. continue reading

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