What to see in Vienna

When we plan a getaway through a European city, the same cities always come to mind: London, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam ... However, the old The continent has a lot of wonderful corners to discover.

One of those cities that is worth knowing, beyond the classic tourist destinations, is Vienna, the capital of Austria. Although the best thing would be to have a week to see everything the city has to offer with peace of mind, we know that you will most likely have a couple or three days, so we are going to make things easier for you by recommending some things to see in the Austrian capital.

Vienna Opera

Logically, we have to start by talking about the Vienna Opera, one of the most important symbols of the city. As you know, the capital of Austria is intimately linked to music classical. In fact, in the streets of the old town it is very common to find musicians, references to great composers, commemorative plaques, statues with their figures ... If you want to attend a performance, you must buy the tickets well in advance. If not, you can always take a guided tour.

St. Stephen's Cathedral and the historic center

Another obligatory visit will be to the historic center of the city, recognized as World Heritage in 2002. There you will find the Cathedral of San Esteban, a building that dates back to the 14th century.

Palaces

In Vienna you will also find many palaces that are worth visiting, such as the Hofburg Empire Palace, where you can visit the museum of the empress Sisí; the Schönbrunn Palace, an imposing palace traditionally used as a summer residence by different royal families; or the Belvedere Palace, which houses three museums: the Austrian Art Gallery, the Baroque Art Museum and the Museum of Medieval Art.

Other places worth visiting

In addition to all of the above, we recommend you visit the Hundertwasserhaus building complex, which completely breaks with the imperialist style of the city; Ringstrasse street, which houses some of the buildings most important in the city; the church of San Carlos Borromeo, considered a masterpiece of baroque eclecticism; Wiener Prater Park; the Danube river; and finally, the Albertina Museum.

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