Vienna Oldtown Tour

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1. The Hofburg Palace is a former imperial palace in Vienna, Austria, built in the 13th century by Ottokar II of Bohemia. It served as the winter residence of the Habsburg dynasty and is now the official residence and workplace of the president of Austria. The palace is a complex of buildings, including the Imperial Apartments, the Sisi Museum, and the Imperial Treasury.

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2. National library located in Vienna, Austria. Is one of the oldest and largest libraries in the world. It is home to over 11 million books and manuscripts, including rare and valuable works from antiquity to the present day. The library also houses a number of special collections, such as the Papyrus Museum and the Globe Museum.

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3. The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is the world's largest regional security organization, with 57 participating States from North America, Europe and Asia. The OSCE works to prevent conflict, promote human rights, democracy and the rule of law, and strengthen international cooperation. It was founded in 1975 as the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe (CSCE).

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4. Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736) was a brilliant Austrian general and statesman, renowned for his military victories against the Ottoman Empire and France.

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5. The Archduke Karl - Equestrian Statue is a monument located in Heldenplatz, Vienna, Austria. It is a popular tourist attraction and is known for its beautiful design.

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6. The World Museum Vienna (Weltmuseum Wien) houses a vast collection of artifacts from around the globe, showcasing diverse cultures and traditions. It offers insights into ethnography, art, and history, with exhibits spanning from ancient civilizations to contemporary societies. A fascinating exploration of human creativity and cultural exchange.

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7. Maria Theresa (1717-1780) was a powerful Habsburg ruler, Archduchess of Austria, and Queen of Hungary and Bohemia. She reigned from 1740-1780, navigating wars and implementing significant reforms to strengthen her vast empire.

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8. The Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Art History) in Vienna, opened in 1891, houses the imperial art collection of the Habsburgs. It showcases European art from antiquity to the late 18th century.

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9. The Natural History Museum Vienna (Naturhistorisches Museum Wien) was founded in 1807 and opened in its current building in 1889. It houses vast collections of natural history, including dinosaur skeletons, minerals, and animal exhibits, showcasing Earth's history and biodiversity.

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10. The MuseumQuartier Wien is a restored area of historic and modern buildings containing many of the city's finest museums. It opened to the public in 2001.

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11. The Library of the Austrian Parliament, established in 1869, houses a significant collection of legal and historical texts. It supports parliamentary work and research, offering a valuable resource for members and staff within the Austrian Parliament building.

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12. The Austrian Parliament Building, completed in 1883, is a grand structure on Vienna's Ringstraße. Designed in a Greek Revival style, it houses the National Council and Federal Council, the two chambers of the Austrian Parliament.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Vienna

• Its from-price is 81% below the median of the 1219 experiences we list in Vienna.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 166 of 1219.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Vienna

Vienna is Austria's elegant capital on the Danube, a city of imperial palaces, grand coffeehouses and a musical heritage known the world over.

The Ringstrasse circles the old centre with monumental buildings: the State Opera, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Burgtheater. Inside the ring, St Stephen's Cathedral, with its patterned tile roof, rises above lanes of shops and cafés, and the Hofburg palace complex holds the imperial apartments, the Spanish Riding School and a museum devoted to Empress Elisabeth.

Top-ranked sights in Vienna: Hofburg Imperial Palace (Hofburg Wien) , Schönbrunn Palace (Schloss Schönbrunn), Rathaus.

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