Top 5 attractions in Vienna

Vienna is the capital of Austria and the largest city in the country. It is also known as “The City of Music”. Thanks to its historic legacy, it has many attractions for tourists, such as old palaces and cathedrals.

1. The Schönbrunn Palace

This amazing baroque palace is the most popular place in Vienna. It used to be the summer residence of the Hapsburg Family. The palace is set in very beautiful gardens, that together with the palace are part of the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. The Vienna Zoo is also set in these gardens and it is one of the best zoos in Europe.

2. Vienna State Opera

It is probably the most famous Opera House in the world. The construction project was finished in 1869. It is closed in the months of July and August. When there aren’t any spectacles, you can take a tour to visit the building.

3. St. Stephan's Cathedral

It was built in 1137, but it was renovated many times throughout time. The south tower of the cathedrals is 136 meters tall, the highest point in Vienna’s skyline. Visitors can climb to the top of the tower to admire the amazing view of the city. The multi-colored roof of the cathedral has become one of the most recognisable symbols of Vienna.

4. The Sigmund Freud Museum

Vienna is also called “The City of Dreams” because it is the home of Sigmund Freud. The Sigmund Freud Museum is located in the house where Freud, the world’s first psychoanalyst worked and lived for almost fifty years. Opened in 1971, the museum includes personal possessions of Freud and the largest psychoanalysis library in Europe.

5. Wiener Riesenrad

Wiener Riesenrad is a Ferris wheel located at the entrance of the Prater amusement park. It was built in 1897, being one of the first Ferris wheels in the world. It is 65 meters tall and it is one of the most loved tourist attractions in Vienna and a symbol of the city. The Ferris Wheel was almost demolished in 1916, but fortunately the local authorities did not have the required funds to proceed with the demolition, so it survived. However, it was seriously damaged during War World II. When it was rebuilt, the Ferris only received 15 cabins, instead of 30 as it originally had.