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Historic Center of Vienna
4.5
19,101
#1 of 877 things to do in Vienna
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
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The historic centre of Vienna is rich in beautiful architecture, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks.
Suggested duration
2-3 hours
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The area
Neighbourhood: Inner City
In Vienna's best-known district, pedestrian boulevards Kärntner Strasse and Graben connect you with landmarks such as the Wiener Staatsoper (Vienna State Opera), Vienna’s iconic Stephansdom (St. Stephen’s Cathedral) and the vast compound of Hofburg, the Habsburgs’ former Imperial Palace. Peek down side streets such as Annagasse and Weihburggasse, and Graben’s Seilergasse and Habsburggasse, to get a feel for the centre. The Imperial Apartments and the refreshingly demystifying Sissi Museum are must-dos at Hofburg. Spacious squares such as Am Hof and Freyung often host beautiful seasonal and antiques markets.
How to get there
  • Stephansplatz • 2 min walk
  • Stephansplatz • 2 min walk
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3,953 within 5 kms
La Sosta
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Vanillas
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Ilona Stuberl
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die Feinkosterei Schwarz Hirsch
400
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Cafe Restaurant Leto
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Schachtelwirt
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GO!Wien
387
0.5 km££ - £££ • Austrian • Bar • International
Casino Restaurant Wien
604
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Eis Greissler
658
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Attractions
833 within 10 kms
Josefsbrunnen
37
4 mFountains
Plague Column (Pestsaule)
601
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Leopoldsbrunnen
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Bartolotti-Partenfeld-Palais
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60 mPoints of Interest & Landmarks
St Peter's Catholic Church
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60 mChurches & Cathedrals
Ensemble Theater
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Peterskirche
4,104
0.1 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
St. Stephen's Cathedral
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0.2 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
Jewish Museum Vienna (Jüdisches Museum der Stadt Wien)
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Meinl am Graben
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72 mDepartment Stores
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Popular mentions
4.5
19,101 reviews
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14,687
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Rasha
236 contributions
Beautiful history
May 2022 • Friends
Beautiful views, wonderful historical buildings.
Vienna has a good public transportation system so you can get there by metro or tram and explore by walking around
We did the horse tour which was nice too for 50 euros
Written 13 May 2022
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Maciej N
Warsaw, Poland6 contributions
must see
May 2022
plan at least half a day for a brief walking tour around the city center. you can move around using trams and u-bahn.
Written 9 May 2022
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Selloy
Lisbon, Portugal1,841 contributions
Even if only 10 min available … use them here!!!
Apr 2022 • Family
You can spend 15 minutes or several hours … the architecture, strolling or just sitting in a esplanade, a lot to see and absorve
Written 2 May 2022
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Alina-Danilea
9 contributions
Excellent
Apr 2022
I warmly recommend you to visit all the objectives in this area. The architecture and all the details are a delight for the eyes.
Written 27 April 2022
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Harrison F. Carter
Cologne, Germany10,425 contributions
Beautiful to wander
Apr 2022 • Couples
There was so much to see from the self guided walking tour, and all in such close proximity... Something beautiful is never more than a moment away.
Written 25 April 2022
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Ayşegül Ö
Istanbul, Turkey4 contributions
Very compact
Apr 2022
Walk in every street, safe and interesting all around the year. Discover the architecture and history.
Written 16 April 2022
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mark r
Nottingham, UK57 contributions
Short City Break
Mar 2022
A beautiful city with plenty to see and do, a touch on the pricey side so be prepared to spend. Easy to walk around and also easy to become familiar with the layout.
Written 11 April 2022
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John M
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates83 contributions
A walk through imperial Vienna
Apr 2022
Beautiful buildings, clean and easily accessible via the U-bahn. You should take a walk to get a feel of the city. It can be pretty expensive to eat or have a coffee though.
Written 6 April 2022
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Kerri Forsythe
Orange County, CA205 contributions
Such a highlight of our trip
Mar 2022
This city was amazing to see. So much beauty and prestige perfect buildings. You could spend a year and just begin to understand the history and culture of this place.
Go to the center and walk. Get lost in shops, drinking coffee and having bratwurst.
Written 5 April 2022
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1TraveltheWorld
Alice Springs, Australia11,695 contributions
Spend and hour or a day
Feb 2022
The historic centre of Vienna is a UNSECO listed site, and no wonder with it’s vast architectural landscape.

Expect to see grand buildings, parks, monuments, Baroque castles and much more.

Stephansplatz is also only a few minutes away.

Depending on what your itinerary is, spend and hour or spend the day/ night.
Written 27 March 2022
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