For history with a capital H, consider the Domschatz treasury of Vienna's cathedral. You don't have to be a Christian (or even religious) to appreciate the rarity and … [Read more...] about The Stephansdom Treasury
Vienna sights and attractions
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The Stephansdom Tour
If you want to see 14th-century stained glass, a 15th-century pulpit, a 16th-century sarcophagus, 17th-century choir stalls, and the chapel where they baptised two of Mozart's … [Read more...] about The Stephansdom Tour
The Grabenhof
One of the more distinctive buildings at the heart of the pedestrianised center of Vienna is the Grabenhof. Grabenhof history (Presumably a useful hint for food … [Read more...] about The Grabenhof
Where to get the best views of Vienna
You spend much of a trip to Vienna looking up and around. But there's a lot to be said for looking down. Which means a tour of the sewers finding somewhere offering wonderful … [Read more...] about Where to get the best views of Vienna
The Donauturm tower
Plenty of places in Vienna let you sip a coffee with a slice of cake while you watch the world go past. The Donauturm does too, though life goes past far below, not … [Read more...] about The Donauturm tower
Möbelmuseum Wien highlights
I'm not a natural-born furniture enthusiast, but still found many items in the Möbelmuseum Wien (Vienna Furniture Museum) that caused my eyebrows to lift in … [Read more...] about Möbelmuseum Wien highlights