Top Historic Sights in Vienna, Austria

Explore the historic highlights of Vienna

Vienna, the capital of Austria, is a city of rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture. From its imperial past to its modern-day allure, Vienna offers a captivating blend of historic landmarks and world-class attractions. For example the Hofburg Palace, former residence of the Habsburgs, showcases opulent imperial apartments and the Imperial Treasury. St. Stephen's Cathedral, with its Gothic spires, is a visual marvel. Belvedere Palace houses the famous museum, home to works by Klimt and Schiele. The UNESCO-listed Schönbrunn Palace mesmerizes with its gardens and the oldest zoo in the world.

Vienna's cultural scene thrives with the Museums Quartier, hosting various museums, and the Musikverein, renowned for its concerts. The city's musical heritage shines through the Vienna State Opera and the New Year's Concert. Vienna's parks and gardens provide serene retreats, such as the Prater with its iconic Ferris wheel. The Naschmarkt offers a vibrant culinary experience, while the Danube River invites leisurely walks along its banks.

With its captivating history, architectural grandeur, and cultural riches, Vienna continues to enchant visitors with its timeless charm.

St. Stephen's Cathedral

Vienna, Austria
1359

Hofburg Palace

Vienna, Austria
1279

Museumsquartier

Vienna, Austria
2001

Kunsthistorisches Museum

Vienna, Austria
1891

Augustinian Church

Vienna, Austria
1327

Albertina

Vienna, Austria
1805

St. Peter's Church

Vienna, Austria
1701-1733

Schönbrunn Palace

Vienna, Austria
1740

Minoritenkirche

Vienna, Austria
1276

Capuchin Church and Imperial Crypt

Vienna, Austria
1599-1632

Burgtheater

Vienna, Austria
1888

Karlskirche

Vienna, Austria
1716-1737

Maltese Church

Vienna, Austria
15th century

Austrian Parliament Building

Vienna, Austria
1874-1883

Musikverein

Vienna, Austria
1870

Belvedere

Vienna, Austria
1712

St. Rupert's Church

Vienna, Austria
c. 800 AD

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

Vienna, Austria
1858

Schottenstift

Vienna, Austria
1160

Votive Church

Vienna, Austria
1879

Dominican Church

Vienna, Austria
1631

Vienna Central Cemetery

Vienna, Austria
1874

Technisches Museum

Vienna, Austria
1918

Piarist Church

Vienna, Austria
1698-1719

Neugebäude Palace

Vienna, Austria
1569

Hermesvilla

Vienna, Austria
1882-1886

Augarten Flak Towers

Vienna, Austria
1944

Augarten Palace

Vienna, Austria
1692

Hetzendorf Palace

Vienna, Austria
1743

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Historic Site of the week

Goryokaku Fortress

Goryōkaku (五稜郭) (literally, 'five-point fort') is a star fort in the Japanese city of Hakodate on the island of Hokkaido. The fortress was completed in 1866. It was the main fortress of the short-lived Republic of Ezo.

Goryōkaku was designed in 1855 by Takeda Ayasaburō and Jules Brunet. Their plans was based on the work of the French architect Vauban. The fortress was completed in 1866, two years before the collapse of the Tokugawa Shogunate. It is shaped like a five-pointed star. This allowed for greater numbers of gun emplacements on its walls than a traditional Japanese fortress, and reduced the number of blind spots where a cannon could not fire.

The fort was built by the Tokugawa shogunate to protect the Tsugaru Strait against a possible invasion by the Meiji government.

Goryōkaku is famous as the site of the last battle of the Boshin War.