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SCHÖNBRUNN PALACE
Together with the zoological garden the Schönbrunn Palace and the bordering park area belong to the most popular touristic targets in Vienna. In any case Schönbrunn is one of the most visited sights in Austria. Over 3 million visitors to the palace are counted annually.
The origin of the history of Schönbrunn lies in a hunting lodge from the 17th century. The plans to build a counterpart to Versailles were never carried out. But they constructed the biggest palace in Austria, which served as an imperial summer residence in Vienna.
The present appearance is mainly influenced through the building activities organized by Empress Maria Theresa in the 18th century. Along with this, several of the well known attractions of the spacious palace gardens came into being. That includes, among others, the Gloriette, the Neptune Fountain, the Roman Ruin and the Obelisk Fountain.
In this free city-walks Top 10 Highlights listing you will find brief info and tips to the different attractions for young and elderly. Depending on your interest, you should calculate up to a whole day for your visit of the palace and the gardens. For the visit of the zoo you should reserve additionally at least half a day.
Tickets:
https://www.schoenbrunn.at/unsere-tickets-touren/alle-tickets-touren/
More Info:
https://www.city-walks.info/Vienna/Schoenbrunn.html
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Schloss Schönbrunn
SCHÖNBRUNN PALACE
Together with the zoological garden the Schönbrunn Palace and the bordering park area belong to the most popular touristic targets in Vienna. In any case Schönbrunn is one of the most visited sights in Austria. Over 3 million visitors to the palace are counted annually.
The origin of the history of Schönbrunn lies in a hunting lodge from the 17th century. The plans to build a counterpart to Versailles were never carried out. But they constructed the biggest palace in Austria, which served as an imperial summer residence in Vienna.
The present appearance is mainly influenced through the building activities organized by Empress Maria Theresa in the 18th century. Along with this, several of the well known attractions of the spacious palace gardens came into being. That includes, among others, the Gloriette, the Neptune Fountain, the Roman Ruin and the Obelisk Fountain.
In this free city-walks Top 10 Highlights listing you will find brief info and tips to the different attractions for young and elderly. Depending on your interest, you should calculate up to a whole day for your visit of the palace and the gardens. For the visit of the zoo you should reserve additionally at least half a day.
Tickets:
https://www.schoenbrunn.at/unsere-tickets-touren/alle-tickets-touren/
More Info:
https://www.city-walks.info/Vienna/Schoenbrunn.html
The Stephansdom Vienna with the famous Pummerin bell is a world wide known cultural possession and one of Vienna landmarks. The local people use also the name Steffel for this impressive cathedral.
Pummerin Bell:
In 1951 the new Pummerin was casted in St. Florian partly out the material of the old bell which tumbled down at the fire in 1945. It was pulled up in 1957 onto the 68 m high north tower. The biggest and heaviest bell of Austria weighs 21.383 kg.
Stephansdom data and facts:
To reach the top room of the high tower, which is the 137 m high south tower and also commonly known as Steffl, you need to climb 343 steps.The cathedral itself is 107 m long and 34 m wide. The central aisle is 28 m high and the three choir halls are 22 m high.
Visitor Info:
The cathedral of Vienna is definitely worth a visit. The entrance to this imposing building is free, but only some areas may be visited without paying an entrance fee. For the main area of the cathedral a guided tour by audio guide is available for around 6,00 Euro. At this tour you will see numerous art historical and architectural highlights like paintings, altars and sculptures.
Both towers offer an impressive view over the city center. Of course you need to pay an entrance fee for this experience. The elevator onto the north tower with Pummerin bell costs approx. 6,00 Euro. For the south tower you have to pay only about 5,00 Euro, but you must tackle the 343 steps on foot.
Who prefers to step downstairs instead of upstairs, can also visit the catacombs in a guided tour (approx. 6,00 Euro). In the Bischofsgruft you can find the urns of the Habsburger and the tomb monument for emperor Friedrichs II, which is made of red marble.
You may visit all the tours listed above at a reasonable price with an all-inclusive ticket. This ticket costs around 14,90 Euro.
www.stephanskirche.at
All-Inclusive Ticket cheaper at Tiqets* with 10% discount code 10CWTQ
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Stephansdom
The Stephansdom Vienna with the famous Pummerin bell is a world wide known cultural possession and one of Vienna landmarks. The local people use also the name Steffel for this impressive cathedral.
Pummerin Bell:
In 1951 the new Pummerin was casted in St. Florian partly out the material of the old bell which tumbled down at the fire in 1945. It was pulled up in 1957 onto the 68 m high north tower. The biggest and heaviest bell of Austria weighs 21.383 kg.
Stephansdom data and facts:
To reach the top room of the high tower, which is the 137 m high south tower and also commonly known as Steffl, you need to climb 343 steps.The cathedral itself is 107 m long and 34 m wide. The central aisle is 28 m high and the three choir halls are 22 m high.
Visitor Info:
The cathedral of Vienna is definitely worth a visit. The entrance to this imposing building is free, but only some areas may be visited without paying an entrance fee. For the main area of the cathedral a guided tour by audio guide is available for around 6,00 Euro. At this tour you will see numerous art historical and architectural highlights like paintings, altars and sculptures.
Both towers offer an impressive view over the city center. Of course you need to pay an entrance fee for this experience. The elevator onto the north tower with Pummerin bell costs approx. 6,00 Euro. For the south tower you have to pay only about 5,00 Euro, but you must tackle the 343 steps on foot.
Who prefers to step downstairs instead of upstairs, can also visit the catacombs in a guided tour (approx. 6,00 Euro). In the Bischofsgruft you can find the urns of the Habsburger and the tomb monument for emperor Friedrichs II, which is made of red marble.
You may visit all the tours listed above at a reasonable price with an all-inclusive ticket. This ticket costs around 14,90 Euro.
www.stephanskirche.at
All-Inclusive Ticket cheaper at Tiqets* with 10% discount code 10CWTQ
BELVEDERE PALACE VIENNA
10 min walking distance from my apartment.
Opening hours: The Upper Belvedere normally opens every day from 9:00 until 18:00 o'clock and the Lower Belvedere from 10:00 until 18:00 o'clock. Both sections are additionally open on Friday until 21:00 o'clock. The Belvedere garden opens from 1st April until 31st October at 6:30 o'clock morning and from 1st November until 31st of March at 7:30 o'clock. The park closes at different times but is open in winter at least until 17:30 o'clock open and on certain summer days even till 21:00 o'clock. The winter market is open until 21:00 o'clock.
Tip: Art lovers, do not miss the chance to see this unique collection of Austrian paintings in the Upper Belvedere. Although the audio guide costs extra, you should allow yourself the luxury to learn more about the various exhibited highlights.
Information:
The Belvedere Palace is divided into two building units. The Upper and the Lower Belvedere, both were constructed on behalf of Prince Eugene of Savoy in the 18th century. Between the two buildings you will find a huge garden area. The palace served as the Viennese summer residence for the successful commander Prince Eugene of Savoy. Both, the impressive palace and the beautiful landscaped garden, have been built in the Baroque style.
Today big parts of those two buildings and the palace gardens are open for visitors. A permanent exhibition, which shows mainly Austrian artworks, is located in the Upper Belvedere. The Lower Belvedere presents changing exhibitions of various art periods and artists.
How much is the entrance fee?
The entry tickets for the Upper and the Lower Belvedere can be purchased individually as well as together. The ticket for the Upper Belvedere costs approx. 16 Euro, for the Lower Belvedere you need to pay approx. 14 Euro. A combination ticket for both entries costs around 22 Euro. Unfortunately you have to pay an extra charge of approx. 5 Euro for the audio guides. The Vienna Pass* offers you free entrance to both parts.
The access to most areas of the palace gardens is free of charge. Exceptions are only the Alpine Garden with approx. 2 Euro entrance fee and the Privy Garden (Kammergarten) which may only be visited together with the Lower Belvedere.
For further information click here:
https://www.city-walks.info/Vienna/Belvedere.html
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Schloss Belvedere station
BELVEDERE PALACE VIENNA
10 min walking distance from my apartment.
Opening hours: The Upper Belvedere normally opens every day from 9:00 until 18:00 o'clock and the Lower Belvedere from 10:00 until 18:00 o'clock. Both sections are additionally open on Friday until 21:00 o'clock. The Belvedere garden opens from 1st April until 31st October at 6:30 o'clock morning and from 1st November until 31st of March at 7:30 o'clock. The park closes at different times but is open in winter at least until 17:30 o'clock open and on certain summer days even till 21:00 o'clock. The winter market is open until 21:00 o'clock.
Tip: Art lovers, do not miss the chance to see this unique collection of Austrian paintings in the Upper Belvedere. Although the audio guide costs extra, you should allow yourself the luxury to learn more about the various exhibited highlights.
Information:
The Belvedere Palace is divided into two building units. The Upper and the Lower Belvedere, both were constructed on behalf of Prince Eugene of Savoy in the 18th century. Between the two buildings you will find a huge garden area. The palace served as the Viennese summer residence for the successful commander Prince Eugene of Savoy. Both, the impressive palace and the beautiful landscaped garden, have been built in the Baroque style.
Today big parts of those two buildings and the palace gardens are open for visitors. A permanent exhibition, which shows mainly Austrian artworks, is located in the Upper Belvedere. The Lower Belvedere presents changing exhibitions of various art periods and artists.
How much is the entrance fee?
The entry tickets for the Upper and the Lower Belvedere can be purchased individually as well as together. The ticket for the Upper Belvedere costs approx. 16 Euro, for the Lower Belvedere you need to pay approx. 14 Euro. A combination ticket for both entries costs around 22 Euro. Unfortunately you have to pay an extra charge of approx. 5 Euro for the audio guides. The Vienna Pass* offers you free entrance to both parts.
The access to most areas of the palace gardens is free of charge. Exceptions are only the Alpine Garden with approx. 2 Euro entrance fee and the Privy Garden (Kammergarten) which may only be visited together with the Lower Belvedere.
For further information click here:
https://www.city-walks.info/Vienna/Belvedere.html