Naschmarkt is Vienna’s largest and most popular open market place. It dates back from 16th century, when it was referred to as Aschenmarkt, due to milk bottles sold there, made out of wood from an …
Naschmarkt – most popular open market in Vienna
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Attractions
Austrian Parliament Building
The two houses of the Austrian Parliament hold their sessions in the Austrian Parliament Building in Vienna. The building is near the Hofburg Palace and the Palace of Justice on the Ringstraße boulevard in the …
Danube Tower
The Danube Tower (“Donauturm”) is a tower in Vienna that stands at 252 meters (827 feet) and is the world’s 59th tallest building. The tower, which first opened in April 1964, is situated near the …
Karlskirche
The Karlskirche (“St. Charles Church”), fully named as Rektoratskirche St. Karl Borromäus, is a Baroque church located on the south side of Karlsplatz in Vienna. It is considered by many to be the most outstanding …
MuseumsQuartier
Encompassing more than 90,000 m2 of museum and gallery space, MuseumsQuartier is one of the largest museum complex in the world. More that 60 cultural institutions have home here and they promote wide range of …
Rathaus (Vienna City Hall)
The Vienna City Hall (Rathaus) is the seat of the local municipal government and houses the offices of the mayor and the town council, as well as other related government institutions. Amongst them is the …
Volksgarten
Volksgarten is a relatively small public park in Vienna, but very centrally located and quite popular with locals and tourists alike. It is situated in the 1st district, on the Ringstrasse, across from Austrian Parliament …
Giant Ferris Wheel – symbol of Vienna
The Giant Ferris wheel (Wiener Riesenrad) in Vienna’s Prater has become city’s trade mark and recognizable symbol of the skyline from the day it was opened in 1897. Being a notable attraction for such a …