The Kunsthistorisches Museum (KHM) in Vienna appeared as part of the extraordinary burst of construction activity that accompanied the development of the city's Ringstraßen … [Read more...] about The Kunsthistorisches Museum building
Vienna sights and attractions
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Kapuzinergruft Imperial Crypt
The last resting place of numerous Habsburg emperors and others associated with the dynasty is below a monastic church in Vienna's centre: the Kapuzinergruft (Imperial … [Read more...] about Kapuzinergruft Imperial Crypt
Hundertwasserhaus
If you're getting dizzy from Imperial-this, Habsburg-that, take a short trip out to the Hundertwasserhaus for some colourful recalibration. The Hundertwasser … [Read more...] about Hundertwasserhaus
Haus des Meeres
Vienna had to deal with a lot of problems post WWII, including what to do with the huge flak towers. Fortunately for us, one turned into a giant zoological attraction: the … [Read more...] about Haus des Meeres
Spittelberg Christmas Market
Rounding out the collection of Viennese Christmas markets is the one in the Spittelberg area: a collection of narrow streets, galleries, art stores, organic grocers, and … [Read more...] about Spittelberg Christmas Market
Christkindlmarkt on the Rathausplatz
Austria has plenty of Christmas markets. But the most famous is probably on Vienna's Rathausplatz: the square in front of the town hall. This Christkindlmarkt is the … [Read more...] about Christkindlmarkt on the Rathausplatz