One of Europe’s gothic marvels, this cathedral dates back to 1304 and remains one of the world’s tallest and Vienna’s most imposing monument. It’s also home to the stallions of the Spanish Riding School, which perform in the courtyard. Visitors may tour the imperial apartments, the baroque library (one of the world’s finest), and a number of small museums, displaying collections of musical instruments, historic globes, arms and armour. Some are still home to government offices, but most are open to the public. There are also Egyptian, Greek and Roman antiquities, and a collection of sculpture and decorative arts.Īustria’s glorious past can be seen in the former imperial palace, which is a lavish complex of buildings. Most of what is on display was assembled by the Habsburgs over the centuries, and includes masterpieces by Durer, Rembrandt, Rubens, and Titian, among others. Don’t miss the Mirror Room (where Mozart gave his first public concert), the Grand Gallery (a stunning rococo space used for state receptions and banquets) and the Millions’ Room (with its rich rosewood panelling).Ĭontaining one of the world’s largest collections of Old Master paintings, this museum opened in 1891.
It has a splendid baroque garden, which includes the world’s oldest zoo, but it’s the 1441-room interior that’s most worth visiting. A former royal residence, this is one of the world’s most magnificent palaces.
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