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Historic Center of Vienna
Ollie #1 of 222 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 326 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
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Vienna A La Carte - Private Sightseeing Tours
Ollie #2 of 222 attractions in Vienna
5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: Vienna à la carte is a tour operator based in Vienna/Austria specializing in guided private sightseeing tours and excursions. We cater for the...... more » Owner description: Vienna à la carte is a tour operator based in Vienna/Austria specializing in guided private sightseeing tours and excursions. We cater for the quality-conscious traveler who wants to discover Vienna and its surroundings in a relaxed, private atmosphere with a competent, local guide.Our offer includes private walking, bike, Segway and limousine tours as well as day trips and excursions from Vienna to Salzburg, Budapest, Prague and other nearby cities. « less
Distance  2.2 km from city centre
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Kunsthistorisches Museum
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Ollie #3 of 222 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 211 reviews
This museum contains not only one of the finest collections of art, but also many priceless objects created for the Habsburg emporers.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance  1.8 km from city centre
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Schonbrunn Palace (Schloss Schonbrunn)
Ollie #4 of 222 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 770 reviews

The palace is a little bit out of the city, but it's worth the trip. It's very easy to get there with the metro. You have to choose a nice day, without rain, so that you can enjoy... more »

Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Gardens; Castles; Lookouts
Distance  5.6 km from city centre
Tiergarten Schonbrunner - Zoo Vienna
Ollie #5 of 222 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 230 reviews
Attraction type  Zoos
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Albertina
Ollie #6 of 222 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 159 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.7 km from city centre
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Rathaus (New City Hall)
Ollie #7 of 222 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 71 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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State Opera House
Ollie #8 of 222 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 253 reviews

There are two ways to see the world famous opera house. One way is to participate in the tours organised by professional guides inside the Opera and see the building, listen the... more »

Attraction type  Operas; Symphonies
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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Belvedere Palace (Schloss Belvedere)
Ollie #9 of 222 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 333 reviews
Owner description: Former residence of the Prince of Savoy consists of two palaces: one houses the Museum of Medieval Austrian Art and the Museum of Austrian Baroque;...... more » Owner description: Former residence of the Prince of Savoy consists of two palaces: one houses the Museum of Medieval Austrian Art and the Museum of Austrian Baroque; and a second contains the Austrian Gallery. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Art Museums; Gardens
Distance  3.2 km from city centre
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Austrian National Library (Nationalbibliothek)
Ollie #10 of 222 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Center of information and research regarding the rich history of the Republic of Austria dating from the 14th century to present day.
Attraction type  Libraries; Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance  8.4 km from city centre
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Imperial Palace (Hofburg)
Ollie #11 of 222 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 236 reviews
Owner description: For centuries the Vienna Hofburg was the centre of the Habsburg empire. Today the palace houses three museums which afford historically authentic...... more » Owner description: For centuries the Vienna Hofburg was the centre of the Habsburg empire. Today the palace houses three museums which afford historically authentic insights into the traditions and everyday life of the imperial court: The Imperial Apartments with their original furnishings and decoration, the Sisi Museum with its sensitive staging of the empress' life, and the Imperial Silver Collection which contains a comprehensive range of tableware and other utensils used at the imperial court. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Art Museums; Castles; Speciality Museums; Museums; Military Museums
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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Museum Quarter
Ollie #12 of 222 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 126 reviews
Center for art and culture featuring artist studios, exhibition halls and cultural institutions such as the Leopold Museum, MUMOK and Kunsthalle.
Attraction type  Museums; Art Museums; Neighbourhoods
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
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Natural History Museum (Naturhistorisches Museum)
Ollie #13 of 222 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 61 reviews
Owner description: The highlights of this natural history museum include a significant collection of dinosaur skeletons and meteorites in addition to a large display of...... more » Owner description: The highlights of this natural history museum include a significant collection of dinosaur skeletons and meteorites in addition to a large display of insects from around the world. « less
Attraction type  Natural History Museums
Distance  1.8 km from city centre
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St. Peter's Church (Peterskirche)
Ollie #14 of 222 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 76 reviews

Peterskirche is characterized by its copper clad dome dating to the eighteenth century.  Look for it just off Graben Strasse just between the Hofburg and the Plaque column. more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  6.6 km from city centre
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St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom)
Ollie #15 of 222 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 384 reviews

When you are at St. Stephens, take the tour of the catacombs underneath the church.  It's not expensive and tours leave regularly.  There is a little waiting area inside the... more »

Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites; Lookouts
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
Stephansplatz
Ollie #16 of 222 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 137 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Kunsthaus Wien
Ollie #17 of 222 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 45 reviews
Owner description: Designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser, a well-known architect and artist, this museum has an international collection of modern art in addition to...... more » Owner description: Designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser, a well-known architect and artist, this museum has an international collection of modern art in addition to much of Hundertwasser's work. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Architectural Buildings
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
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St. Augustine's Church (Augustinerkirche)
Ollie #18 of 222 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
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Liechtenstein Museum
Ollie #19 of 222 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 38 reviews
Owner description: With one of the world's largest and most important private collections, the LIECHTENSTEIN MUSEUM showcases masterpieces from the early Renaissance to...... more » Owner description: With one of the world's largest and most important private collections, the LIECHTENSTEIN MUSEUM showcases masterpieces from the early Renaissance to the Baroque including paintings by Rubens, Rembrandt and van Dyck, together with the Badminton Cabinet, the most valuable piece of furniture in the world. Every Sunday at 11 am or 3 pm the LIECHTENSTEIN MUSEUM unites the fine arts and music at the very highest level. Further highlights: Palace gardens and Classicistic Library « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof)
Ollie #20 of 222 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 49 reviews
Europe's second largest cemetery marks the final resting place for over 2.5 million people, including Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert and Strauss.
Attraction type  Cemeteries; Children’s Museums
Distance  9.6 km from city centre
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