Vienna is the capital of Austria, its political, economic and cultural center. It is also one of the nine lands of this state. Located in the east of the country. Vienna is Austria 's largest city, as well as the UN residence. In the article we will tell you about the sights of this beautiful city.
Kreuzenstein Castle is worth a visit to those people who are interested in the history of the country. After all, this is not only instructive, but also interesting! Kreuzenstein is an Austrian cultural monument located a few kilometers from Vienna. It has a rich 400-year history.
Vienna, the capital of Austria, has many interesting objects. Some of them are located in the High Market. Here was the center of the great Roman camp of Vindobona. This square was a place of trial and a scene for executions. Also on a high square is a wedding fountain built of white marble by architect Fischer von Erlach. Here you can see the most beautiful amber watches, designed by the artist Franz von Mach.
Art Nouveau pavilions that were once built by Otto Wagner for the city railroad were recreated on Karlsplatz square. These pavilions compete with the first Viennese building in the same style - the Secession Building, located in the western part of Karlsplatz. On its territory there are monuments dedicated to Joseph Madersperger (he created a sewing machine) and Ressel Yosef (invented a
propeller). The technical university and the beautiful church of St. Charles Borromei adjoin the southern part of the square, the Artist’s House (building in the Neo-Renaissance style) and the building of the Musical Society adjoin the north, and the Vienna Museum is on the east.
The capital of Austria will be interesting to those who love and respect history. First of all, it is worth visiting the Swiss courtyard. At one time, the Swiss Guard was located here, which served as the personal guard of the emperor. It was on the orders of Ferdinand the First that a Renaissance-style castle was erected with beautiful Swiss gates. From here you can get into the imperial chapel, which is made in the
Gothic style. The chapel was built under Frederick the Third. A little later, her style was complemented by baroque elements. Here you can also see the spiritual treasury, which contains many priceless exhibits: relics belonging to the Dukes of Burgundy, the cradle of the king, the golden jug, the crown of the Roman Empire, and the regalia of the Roman Empire.
The capital of Austria is a city of bridges. The
Danube River, the Danube Canal and the Vienna River divide the city into several parts. Austria is an amazing country, in its capital there are more than 800 small and large bridges. The most famous of them are the High Bridge, Radetzky Bridge, Fillgraderstiege Staircase, Hungarian Small Bridge, Small Bridge, Strudlhofstiege Staircase and Rahlstiege Staircase, as well as the small bridge. All these structures combine a pleasant design and history.
The capital of Austria is also known for other interesting sights. This is the State Opera, Museum Quarter, Hofburg, Prater,
Hundertwasser House, Sacher Café, Ringstrasse Street and Schönbrunn Palace.