 Vienna (Wien), Austria
Heldenplatz, Vienna
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Vienna (Wien) is the capital and largest city in Austria. It covers 414.89 sq km (160.2 sq mi) and has a population of 1.7 million people (2011 estimate), within a metropolitan area of 2.4 million people. Vienna is on the eastern part of Austria at an elevation from 151 m (495 ft) in Lobau to 542 m (1,778 ft) in Hermannskogel. It observes the Central European Time, which is an hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+1) and two hours ahead during Daylight Saving Time of summer.
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Vienna is located in the Vienna Basin, on the eastern edge of the Alps. It experiences a transition between the oceanic climate and the humid continental climate. The warmest months are July and August, when the average temperature rises to 25.6°C (78.1°F) or more. June is the wettest month in Vienna, with 70.2 mm (2.764 in) of precipitation.
Naturhistorisches Museum, Vienna
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Vienna is renowned throughout the Western world for its association with the theater, opera, classical music and fine arts. The city has some of the best theaters within the German-speaking world. The city (along the Salzburg) has produced a number of famous classical composers such as Johann Strauss, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Franz Schubert.
The city of Vienna has a rich collection of historical buildings exhibiting different architectural styles ranging from classicist to modern. It also has some of the best examples of Art Nouveau architecture in the world.
Stephansdom, Vienna
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While the area around present-day Vienna has been inhabited since 500 BC, the city itself traces its history to a Roman fortified settlement called Vindobona, established in 15 BC. It grew in importance in the Middle Ages, when it became the home of the Babenberg dynasty (AD 976-1248), and the resident city of the Habsburg dynasties. This led to it becoming the capital of the Holy Roman Empire.
Vienna was almost captured by the Ottoman armies, once in the Siege of Vienna in 1529 and again in the Battle of Vienna in 1683. In 1804, it became the capital of the Austrian Empire and from 1867, the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
In 1938, Vienna lost its status as capital when the Nazis captured Austria and annexed it into Nazi Germany. Its status as capital was only restored in 1945, when Vienna fell to British, American and Soviet offensives. After the war the city was divided into the British, American, French and Soviet sectors, similar to Berlin, except that in Vienna's case, the Soviets eventually pulled out in 1955.
Kirche am Steinhof, Vienna
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Visiting Vienna
The Vienna International Airport (VIE) is the biggest airport in Austria. It is the base of Austrian Airlines and budget carrier Niki. Arriving visitors have an option of taking the S-Bahn (commuter train), the City Airport Train, the Vienna AirportLines Bus and taxi.
Both the S-Bahn and the City Airport Train take you to the same destination: the Wien-Mitte Station, on the southern part of downtown Vienna, from where you can transfer to other trains. The S-Bahn makes the trip in 25 minutes for €3.60; the City Airport Train in 15 minutes for €10.
Hundertwasser-Haus, Vienna
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The airport bus takes you from airport to different stops in Vienna. You can pay by cash direct to the operator. One way fare is €6, round-trip fare is €11. Taxis will take you anywhere in Vienna. Expect the fare to be between €25 to €30.
Exploring Vienna
As a tourist, you are most likely to explore the inner part of Vienna, which are all within the same transportation zone. The city center itself is quite compact, and exploring on foot would be the best option. For further distances, the best option is to get tickets that offer unlimited rides, valid on all the trains and trams. There are a few types depending on how long you are spending in Vienna. There's the Einkauskarte or "shopping ticket", valid from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm for €4.60. Then there's also the 24-hour ticket for €5.70, 48-hour for €10.00, 72-hour for €13.60, and one-week for €14 (valid Mon through Sun only).
Rathaus (City Hall), Vienna
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Places of Interest in Vienna
Sights in the Inner City
- Albertina
- Alte Burg
- Altes Rathaus
- Am Hof
- Augustinerkirche
- Böhmische Hofkanzlei
- Deutschordenskirche St. Elisabeth
- Dom- und Diözesanmuseum
- Dominikanerkirche
- Dr Ignaz-Seipel-Platz
- Franziskanerkirche
- Freyung
- Graben
- Heldenplatz
- Herrengasse
- Hoher Markt
- Jewish Quarter
- Josefsplatz
- Kapuzinerkirche, Kaisergruft
- Kärntner Straße
- Maria am Gestade
- Michaelerplatz
- Minoritenplatz
- Mozartshaus Vienna
- Österreichisches Museum für Angewandte Kunst
- Peterskirche
- Ruprechtskirche
- Schulhof
- Schwedenplatz
- Spanische Reitschule
- Stephansdom
- Urania
- Volksgarten
- Winterpalais des Prinzen Eugen
Sights north of Mariahilfer Straße
- Burgtheater
- Dreifaltigkeitskirche
- Freud-Museum
- Josephinum
- Kunsthistorisches Museum
- Maria Treu Kirche
- Mariahilfer Straße
- Museum für Folkskunde
- MuseumsQuartier
- Naturhistorisches Museum
- Neues Rathaus
- Old AKH-University Campus
- Palais Trautson
- Parlament
- Spittelberg
- Theater in der Josefstadt
- Universität Volkstheater
- Votivkirche
Sights in South Central Vienna
- Academy of Fine Arts
- Belvedere
- Hotel Sacher
- Karlskirche
- Karlsplatz Pavilions
- Künstlerhaus
- Musik Verein
- Naschmarkt
- Schwarzenbergplatz
- Secession Building
- Staatsoper
- Stadtpark
- Techische Universität
- Theater an der Wien
- Wien Museum Karlzplatz
Sights around Vienna
- Amalienbad
- Augarten
- Donauinsel
- Grinzing
- Haydn-Museum
- Heeresgeschichtliches Museum
- Hundertwasser-Haus
- Kahlenberg
- Karl-Marx-Hof
- Kirche am Steinhof
- Lainzer Tiergarten
- Liechtenstein Museum
- Museum of Technology
- Prater
- Schönbrunn
- UNO-City
- Wagner Villas
- Wotruba-Kirche
- Zentralfriedhof
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