The Hofburg winter palace

Michaelerplatz square has its fair share of buildings rich in history and one example is Palais Herberstein. Though this proud townhouse might be more famous for its … [Read more...] about Palais Herberstein

Nearly everyone recognises Beethoven's Ninth Symphony with its Ode to Joy. But have you seen the original handwritten score that the great man poured out of his fevered … [Read more...] about Beethoven exhibition at the Nationalbibliothek

If Austria ever has a revolution, this is where people will gather: Heldenplatz square in the centre. Heroes' square (View across the square to the Neue … [Read more...] about Heldenplatz

The Hofburg winter palace is actually a complex of courtyards and historical tracts that lacks a single standalone gem of a building. But one part does tick all the right … [Read more...] about The Neue Burg

A fairly unobtrusive building in Vienna's centre once led to much outraged clutching of breasts, pearls, and handkerchiefs among the ruling Imperial family. The Loos House … [Read more...] about The Loos House

Chamomile shampoo with a hint of lavender? Fine. Olive and avocado? Acceptable. Pomegranate and pear? Certainly plausible. But Empress Elisabeth chose rather more surprising … [Read more...] about Shampoo for an Empress