Vienna Top 10 Attractions - Austria Travel Guide
Take a tour of Top 10 Travel Attractions of Vienna, Austria - part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.
Hi, this is your host, Naomi. I would like to show you the top 10 attractions of Vienna, Austria.
Number 10: Hofburg. Vienna is a city of grand palaces. Among the most lavish is Hofburg. The Habsburg's empire was ruled from here for seven centuries.
Number 9: Hundertwasserhaus - designed to show unpredictability, a unique residential building with crooked floors, varied colors curved walls, and a forest on the roof.
Number 8: Vienna Opera House. Few opera houses are as spectacular as this one. In this world class venue, be sure to catch a concert performance.
Number 7: Secession Building. This striking building was constructed in the late 19th century. Today it houses contemporary artworks that changes periodically.
Number 6: Food. Indulge in local Austrian food. Chocolate cake here is world famous. Another popular option is the apple pie.
Number 5: Vienna City Hall. This splendid gothic style structure houses the local city government. More than 2,000 fortunate people work in the City Hall.
Number 4: Museum of Art History. One of the greatest museum buildings in the world, this 19th century landmark displays the art collection from the Habsburg Empire.
Number 3: Belvedere. Like other grand palaces of Vienna, this is a magnificent palace complex. Set against beautiful landscaping, its inside has great artwork.
Number 2: St. Stephen's Cathedral, one of the most important icons of Vienna. This cathedral has been a witness to many important events in Austria's history.
Number 1: Schönbrunn, a UNESCO world heritage site. This imposing palace complex should be a must see for every visitor coming to the wonderful city of Vienna.
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Liezen - Austria
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Linz, the capital of Upper Austria lies at the exit of the valley, which was cut by the Danube River through the Bohemian Massif.
The old town of Linz is known for its Baroque houses and backyards of the Renaissance. One of the beautiful is the courtyard of the Landhaus, the seat of the Upper Austrian State Assembly.
The Kremsmünsterer Free House (Free House bishop's court) was in the possession of the Emperor Frederick III until 1493. According to legend, Friedrich III died. here. In 1507 it was bought by the Kremsmünster Abbey and is still the seat of the Bishop of Linz.
In the immediate vincinity of the main square are the former residential buildings of the famous sons of the town, Adalbert Stifter and Johannes Kepler. In the StifterHaus one can find the Adalbert Stifter Institute as well as the Upper Austrian Literature House.
In the neighboring old cathedral, Bruckner was working twelve years as organist starting in 1856. The famous organ was named after him.
Already the Celts settled in Linz. During the Marcomannic Wars, the romans founded the fort Lentia. Afterwards, Linz belonged to the Bavarian dukedoms until 1210. Due to the occupation of Vienna by Matthias Corvinius, Linz was royal seat under Friedrich III. He expanded the castle which had been built on the site of the Roman fort. The motto of the House of Habsburg, the letters A.E.I.O.U. are engraved at the Friedrichstor.
St. Martin's Church, for the first time documentary mentioned in 799, was long considered one of the oldest churches in Austria in original condition.
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Linz, die Landeshauptstadt Oberösterreichs liegt am Ausgang des Tales, das die Donau durch die böhmische Masse geschnitten hat.
Die Altstadt von Linz ist bekannt für ihre barocken Häuser und Hinterhöfe der Renaissance. Einer der schönsten ist der Hof des Landhauses, dem Sitz der oberösterreichischen Landesregierung.
Das Kremsmünsterer Freihaus (Freihaus Bischofshof) war bis 1493 im Besitz von Kaiser Friedrich III. Der Legende nach starb Friedrich III. hier. 1507 wurde es vom Stift Kremsmünster gekauft und ist bis heute Sitz des Bischofs von Linz.
In unmittelbarer Nähe zum Hauptplatz befinden sich die ehemaligen Wohnhäuser der berühmten Söhne der Stadt, Adalbert Stifter und Johannes Kepler. Im Stifterhaus befindet sich heute neben dem Adalbert Stifter Institut das Oberösterreichische Literaturhaus.
Im benachbarten alten Dom war Bruckner von 1856 an zwölf Jahre als Organist tätig. Die berühmte Orgel wurde nach ihm benannt.
In Linz siedelten bereits die Kelten. Während der Markomannenkriege gründeten die Römer das Kastell Lentia. Danach gehörte Linz bis 1210 zu den bayerischen Herzogtümern. Unter Friedrich III. war Linz Residenzstadt, da Wien von Matthias Corvinius besetzt war. Er ließ damals das Schloss, das an der Stelle des römischen Kastells errichtet worden war, ausbauen. Am Friedrichstor sind die Buchstaben A.E.I.O.U., das Symbol des Hauses Habsburg, eingraviert.
Die Martinskirche, 799 erstmals urkundlich erwähnt, galt lange als eine der ältesten in ursprünglichem Zustand erhaltenen Kirchen Österreichs.
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Mondsee (Austria) in imagini
Lacul lunii este un lac din regiunea Salzburgului , aflat în apropierea mai marelui lac Attersee. Muntele Drachenwand (Zidul balaurului) de pe malul sudic al lacului este o priveliște impresionantă. Mondsee este un lac privat din Austria În 1864 au fost descoperite în apele lacului rămășițe de locuințe lacustre neolitice.
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Pe malul lacului se afla orasul cu acelas nume. Traunsee este unul dintre cele mai mari lacuri din regiunea Salzburgului. Lacul are 12 km in lungime si 3 km latime. Se afla la est de lacurile Attersee si Mondsee. Lacul Traunsee este inconjurat de mai multe statiuni, insa Gmunden este cea mai mare.