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Historic Center of Vienna
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Ollie #1 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 613 reviews
Owner description: The historic centre of Vienna is rich in beautiful architecture, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse...... more » Owner description: The historic centre of Vienna is rich in beautiful architecture, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
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Kunsthistorisches Museum
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Ollie #2 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 350 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; Specialty Museums
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
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Schonbrunn Palace (Schloss Schonbrunn)
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Ollie #3 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 1,153 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  3.5 miles from city center
Austrian National Library (Nationalbibliothek)
Ollie #4 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 53 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; Specialty Museums
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State Opera House
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Ollie #5 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 413 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  1.2 miles from city center
Tiergarten Schonbrunner - Zoo Vienna
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Ollie #6 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 327 reviews
The oldest existing zoo in the world, Schönbrunn Zoo was voted Europe’s best in 2009 and 2010.
Attraction type  Zoos
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Belvedere Palace (Schloss Belvedere)
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Ollie #7 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 540 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  2.0 miles from city center
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Imperial Palace (Hofburg)
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Ollie #8 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 378 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; Specialty Museums; Museums; Military Museums
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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Albertina
Ollie #9 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 285 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
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Rathaus (New City Hall)
Ollie #10 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 141 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
St. Peter's Church (Peterskirche)
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Ollie #11 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 127 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
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Museum Quarter
Ollie #12 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 217 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; Neighborhoods
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
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Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof)
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Ollie #13 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 93 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  6.0 miles from city center
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Kahlenberg
Ollie #14 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 49 reviews
Attraction type  Mountains; Lookouts
Distance  4.3 miles from city center
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St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom)
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Ollie #15 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 605 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  0.8 miles from city center
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Natural History Museum (Naturhistorisches Museum)
Ollie #16 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 105 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  1.1 miles from city center
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Stephansplatz
Ollie #17 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 250 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
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Kunsthaus Wien
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Ollie #18 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 63 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  1.2 miles from city center
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Museum of Military History (Heeresgeschichtliches Museum)
Ollie #19 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 52 reviews
This museum houses many fascinating historical artifacts including the car in which Archduke Ferdinand was riding in when he was assassinated in 1914.
Attraction type  Military Museums; History Museums
Distance  2.5 miles from city center
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Kirche am Steinhof
Ollie #20 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  4.2 miles from city center
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