Places

The Albertina Graphic Arts Collection is located on Albertinaplatz and is a Mecca for graphic artists from around…

Der Graben (German, literally, “the trench”) is one of the most famous shopping streets in Vienna’s city centre.…

Vienna, the capital of Austria, is known worldwide for producing a great composer that once lived on this…

The city of Vienna in Austria is known all over the world for a lot of things but…

Three major palaces are in place in Austria’s capital of Vienna. One of them is the Schonbrunn Palace…

The Empress Elisabeth of Austria, or Sisi as she is fondly called by her family and friends, is a beloved historical and cultural icon. Her colorful life has been the subject of many literary works – from a musical, a ballet piece, music, a movie to a made-for-TV-series.

Even in the middle of Vienna, visitors can still experience a quiet stroll amid a lush green environment with lots of trees, shrubs and a wide expanse of well manicured lawn.

For those who want to be away from the hustle and bustle of city life can head to the Lainzer Tiergarten. A large part of this wild preserve (80 percent) situated in the city's 13th district is covered with woodland. As such, long walks can be very much enjoyed here.

The Danube Tower or the Donauturm is the tallest free standing structure in Austria. It weighs 17,600 tons, 827 feet high and is considered as one of the 75 tallest towers in the world. You can find the tower by the north bank of the Danube River in the Donaustadt district. The Donauturm was constructed from 1962-1964 and it was designed by Hannes Lintl. It took 18 months to build the structure and in April 16, 1964, it was officially opened by Federal President Adolf Scharf.

Naschmarkt is the most popular market in Vienna since the 16th century. It is 1.5 meters long and located at the Wienzelle by the Wien River. Back then only milk was sold in the area. Later on fruits and vegetables in carts were sold as well. Nowadays, there are plenty of interesting finds from all over the world, may it be China, Japan, Greece or Turkey. There are herbs, cheeses, meats, seafood, baked goods and even Persian Caviar.

World famous psychologist Sigmund Freud is one of Vienna's most important figures. And 75 years after his death, this man is still greatly honored in the Austrian capital while his ideas and theories are still being used in schools today. Well known terms associated with him such as ego and Freudian slip are still used by many people worldwide as part of their daily language.