The main door hints at what to expect in the Schatzkammer (Imperial Treasury): it looks suited to a bank vault. Behind it, crown jewels and relics from centuries of Habsburg … [Read more...] about Schatzkammer & crown jewels
Vienna sights and attractions
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The Kunsthistorisches Museum building
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
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