The literal translation of Stadtpark is "city park". But it offers much more than the name suggests. In fact, consider it a rather nice place for walking hand-in-hand with a … [Read more...] about The Stadtpark
Vienna sights and attractions
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St. Marx Cemetery
You wouldn't normally think of a cemetery as a place of rest and relaxation, at least not for the living. But St. Marx Cemetery (German: St Marxer Friedhof) is … [Read more...] about St. Marx Cemetery
The Albertina art museum
Describing the Albertina is challenging. Is it an art museum inside a palace? Or a palace inside an art museum? The happy answer is...both. Quick Albertina … [Read more...] about The Albertina art museum
Albertina permanent exhibition
The Albertina's excellent permanent art exhibition has occasional guests but draws mainly on the museum's archives and the Batliner collection (on permanent loan). Monet … [Read more...] about Albertina permanent exhibition
The Albertina staterooms
Although a prestigious art museum, the Albertina also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the lifestyle of the 19th-century nobility. The Albertina as residence (One … [Read more...] about The Albertina staterooms
Peterskirche church & venue
The Peterskirche is like an Easter egg full of exquisite pralines. It looks nice on the outside, with its domes, reliefs and statues. But the inside quite takes your breath … [Read more...] about Peterskirche church & venue