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6  HOW T O USE THIS GUIDE
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

This guide will help you to get the most out different regions. Information on shopping,
of a visit to Austria. The first section, Introducing entertainment, accommodation, restaurants
Austria, locates the country geographically, and sports can be found in the Travellers’ Needs
and provides historical and cultural context. section, while the Survival Guide provides many
Subsequent sections describe the main sights useful tips on everything you need to know
and attractions of the capital, Vienna, and the when visiting Austria.

Vienna VIENNA AREA B Y AREA  57 Pages referring to Vienna are marked
The city is divided into three INNER CITY with a pink thumb tab.
Vienna’s old town, the Innere Stadt or “inner turbulent history from Roman times until
areas: Inner City, North of city”, developed in the area enclosed on the present day, while numerous museum
collections convey Austria’s rich heritage.
one side by the present-day Danube canal,
and on the other three sides by fortifications.
It is also one of Vienna’s liveliest areas,
In the 19th century, these were replaced by where the smartest cafés and restaurants
Mariahilfer Strasse and South the town’s elegant artery – the Ringstrasse. and most expensive shops await the visitor,
The Ring encircles many splendid historic
and where bars and clubs stay open
until the early hours.
remains, bearing witness to Vienna’s
of the Ring. Sights outside Sights at a Glance y Altes Rathaus e Ruprechtskirche A locator map shows where
Streets and Squares
2 Graben i Böhmische Hofkanzlei t Maria am Gestade
z Augustinerkirche
j Alte Burg pp72–3
the centre are described in 8 Dr.-Ignaz-Seipel-Platz k Spanische Reitschule p71 c Kapuzinerkirche, Kaisergruft you are in relation to other areas
w Schwedenplatz
v Winterpalais des
r Jewish Quarter
Museums
u Hoher Markt Churches Prinzen Eugen 4 Dom- und Diözesanmuseum
o Schulhof
the Further Afield section. p Am Hof 1 Peterskirche x Albertina of the city.
0 Österreichisches Museum für
Angewandte Kunst
a Freyung
3 Stephansdom pp62–3
s Herrengasse
6 Deutschordenskirche
Parks and Gardens
St Elisabeth
f Michaelerplatz
All sights are numbered and d Minoritenplatz 7 Franziskanerkirche g Volksgarten
h Heldenplatz
9 Dominikanerkirche
l Josefsplatz
b Kärntner Strasse
Historic Buildings
plotted on the area map. 5 Mozarthaus Vienna Schottenring Area Map
q Urania
Detailed information for SCHOTTENRING NEUTORGASSE ZELINKA-GASSE ESSLING-GASSE NZ- JOSEFS FRA FRANZ- JOSEFS- KAI 1For easy reference the sights
WERDERTORG.
Schottentor WIPPLINGER STR ASSE CONCORDIA- HEINRICHSGASSE - KAI PLATZ See Street Finder, maps 2 & 3 are numbered and located on
RUDOLFS-
BÖRSEGASSE
each sight is given in SCHOTTENGASSE HELFERSTORFER- STR. RENNGASSE ROCKHGASSE PLATZ SALZGRIES GÖLSDORFG. SALZTORG. FRANZ - J OSEFS- the area map. They can also
HOHENSTAUFENG.
numerical order. TEINFALTSTR. STRAUCHG. TIEFER GRABEN AM HOF FÄRBERGASSE WIPPLINGER STR. SALVATORG. UREL-STR. JUDEN GASSE SALZGR IES SALZ GRIES Schwedenplatz RAAB-PLATZ
MARC-A
JULIUS-
ROTG.
FLEISCHMARKT
BANKGASSE HEIDENSCHUSS ROTENTUR MSTRASSE FLEISCHMARKT WIESINGERSTR. be found on the maps of
Herrengasse WALLNERSTR. NAGLERGASSE TUCHLAUBE N MI LCHG. BRANDSTÄTTE KRAMERG. BÄ CKERSTR. GRASHOFG. POSTGASSE POST - GASSE KAI DOMIKANERBASTEI ROSENBURSENS. N R I N G BIB E RSTR. SCHAL LAUTZERSTR.
UNIVERSITÄTSRING VOLKSGARTEN LÖWELSTRASSE BALLHAUS- KOHLMARKT GRABEN Stephans- STEPHANS- PLATZ SCHU LER- STRASSE BIBERSTRASSE S T U B E VORDERE ZOLLA MTSSTR. Vienna, on pp121–5.
SONNENFELSG.
H A B SBURGERG.
BRÄUNERSTR.
WOLLZ EILE
Sights at a Glance lists the PLATZ REITSCHULG. DOROTHEERG. SEILERG. platz LILIENG. GRÜNANGERG. RIEMERGASSE ZEDLITZGASSE Stubentor
WOLLZEILE
sights in an area by category: BURGRING HELDEN- PLATZ AUGUSTINERSTR. SPIEGELG. PLANKENGASSE KÄRNTNER STRASSE HIMMELPFORTGASSE SINGER- STRASSE WEISKIRCHNERSTR.
WEIHBURGGASSE SEILERSTÄTTE LIEBENBERGG. K R I N G
TEGETTHOFFSTR.
BALLGASSE
Historic Streets and Buildings, OPERNRIN G BURGGARTEN GOETHEGASSE KRUGERSTRASSE SEILERSTÄTTE SCHELLINGG. HEGELG. PA R
ANNAGASSE
JOHANNESG.
Museums and Galleries, 0 metres 250 250
0 yards
70  VIENNA AREA B Y AREA
Churches, Parks and Gardens. Spectacular frescoes adorning the dome and altar of Peterskirche INNER CIT Y  71
centre of a majestic imperial k Spanish Riding School VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
forum that was to adjoin the The Spanish Riding School was founded in 1572. Initially, its
old Hofburg complex, sur- Practical Information
rounded by new buildings circus-style training of horses served a practical purpose, but Michaelerplatz 1. Map 2 B4.
housing the emperor’s art today performances are staged purely for entertainment, and Tel 53 39 031. Open 9am–4pm
collection. Neue Burg (New have become one of the city’s top attractions. Shows are held daily. Shows: Jan–Jun, Aug–Dec:
Castle) was com pleted in 1913, in the building known as the Winterreitschule (Winter Riding 10am– noon Tue–Sat. & 8 2pm,
3pm & 4pm daily. ∑ srs.at
but by then the monarchy was School), constructed between 1729 and 1735 by Joseph E.
dying out. Fischer von Erlach. The Hofburg fire, in 1992, destroyed some Transport
The vast, undeveloped Heroes’ % Herrengasse, Stephansplatz.
Square, the largest public space of the stables and almost @ 1A, 2A.
in Vienna, remained. It was here, put an end to the
in March 1938, that Adolf Hitler school’s activities. Black bicorn
announced Austria’s incorpo- hat with gold
ration into the German Reich. braid stripe
The entrance to the square is
via Ballhausplatz or Burgtor
(Palace Gate), built in 1824 to
Practical Information Stucco angels in Michaelerkirche, Michaelerplatz g Volksgarten commemorate the victory of Coffee-coloured
the coalition against Napoleon
f Michaelerplatz
in the Battle of Nations, at
2All the sights of Vienna are Map 2 B4. % Herrengasse. @ 2A, 3A. Dr-Karl-Renner-Ring. Map 2 A4. Leipzig (1813). Later, it served as jacket with rows
the Monument to the Unknown
of brass buttons
% Herrengasse. v 1, 2, 71, D. @ 2A.
Michaelerplatz faces the grand
Soldier. The two equestrian
Open Apr–Oct: 6am–10pm daily;
statues in the square, by Anton
main entrance into the imperial
Nov–Mar: 7:30am–5:30pm daily.
described individually. The residence, the Michaelertor (St Dominik von Fernkorn, are of Interior of the
Archduke Charles and Prince
Michael’s Doorway), which leads Volksgarten (the People’s Garden)
Eugene of Saxony.
to the Hofburg’s inner courtyard. was created in 1820, when
On both sides of the doorway Napoleon had the city walls The latter stands in front of Winter Riding School
practical information includes are 19th-century wall fountains, destroyed. The sophisticated, Neue Burg, which now houses The opulent interior is lined
formal planta tions created in
with 46 columns and adorned with
a number of museums
designed by Rudolf Weyr, which
stucco ornaments, chandeliers
the French style, particularly
including the Ephesos Museum,
represent the empire’s land and
and a coffered ceiling.
addresses, telephone numbers, sea power. the splendid rose gardens, named after the archaeological Buckskin jodhpurs
Michaelerkirche (St Michael’s
became a place of relaxation
site in Turkey which yielded
the finds on display here;
Church) was once the parish
for fashionable society.
church of the court. Its oldest People met at one of two a collection of early musical Rider in Typical Uniform
Classicist structures by Peter von instruments, some owned by
parts date from the 13th
opening hours, admission century. According to legend, Nobile, Theseustempel (the famous musicians; and one of Pale leather Long boots The riders of the Winter Riding
covering the
knees
Temple of Theseus) or Cortisches
the most impressive arms
the church was built in 1221
School wear historical uniforms,
collections in Europe.
by Leopold VI of Babenberg.
Kaffeehaus, remains of which
which are complemented by
charges, transport links and Its present form dates from are visible in today’s Garden Café. gloves elegant saddles with
1792, when it was given a Neo-
Canova’s statue of Theseus was
embroidered cloth.
meant for the temple, but today
Classical façade, while still
preserving its Baroque portal. it graces the Kunsthistorisches
disabled access. The key to the The interior features one of the Museum (see pp88–91). Instead, The Horses’ Steps
a statue of an athlete (1921) by
most beautiful Rococo altars
The steps made by the
Josef Müllner stands in front of
in Vienna. Above the altar is
horses are part of a carefully
symbols used is on the back a stucco relief depicting the the temple. There is also a orchestrated ballet. The riders
monument devoted to the
expulsion of the rebel angels
perform on the specially
from heaven and the Archangel
writer Franz Grillparzer and
trained white Lipizzaner
a fountain memorial dedicated
Gabriel at the head of the
stallions, a breed originally
cover flap. heavenly host. to Empress Elisabeth. produced by crossing Spanish, The Levade The Capriole
The horse leaps into the air with a
In the 17th and 18th
Arab and Berber horses.
simultaneous kick of the hind legs.
centuries, affluent parishioners
were buried under the church. h Heldenplatz The horse stands on its hind legs,
Their well-preserved corpses, Map 2 A4, A5. % Volkstheater, hocks almost touching the ground.
clothed in their burial finery, Herren gasse. v 1, 2, 71, D. @ 1A, The Piaffe
are displayed in the crypt, in 2A, 46, 49, 57A. Neue Burg museums: The horse trots
open coffins. Tel 52 524-5202. Open 10am–6pm The equestrian statue of Prince Eugene on the spot,
The remains of a Roman Wed–Sun. & 9 of Saxony, Heldenplatz The Croupade often between
The horse leaps
encampment, as well as some two pillars.
58  VIENNA AREA B Y AREA medieval foundations, were INNER CIT Y  59 j Alte Burg into the air with
During Vienna’s grand
hind legs and
forelegs bent
discovered underneath the 19th-century reconstruction, under its belly.
square in 1990.
Street-by-Street: Around Stephansdom Schönlaterngasse is a popular street, Heldenplatz was planned as the See pp72–3.
For hotels and restaurants in this area see pp292–3 and pp310–12
which owes its name to the wrought-iron
lantern, a copy of which can be seen at
The origins of this district date back to the 13th century, 4 . Dom- und No. 6. Robert Schumann lived at No. 7. INNER
but much of it was changed in the 17th and 18th centuries, Diözesanmuseum Also noteworthy are the Basiliskenhaus and CITY
This crucifix, containing
when many churches and public buildings were the relics of St Andrew, the Baroque chapel of St Bernard (see left).
refashioned in the spirit of the increasingly powerful is one of the many
Habsburg monarchy. Narrow, medieval alleys adjoin treasures of medieval SOUTH
monumental Baroque structures and bourgeois sacred art kept in the OF THE RING
Cathedral Museum.
town houses, whose ground floors are often occupied Locator Map
by shops, cafés and restaurants. In the evenings, when See Street Finder, maps 2 & 3
the churches and museums close for the night,
the area is still lively with people. Haas & Haas Tea Shop S C H O N L A T E R N G A S S E
and Restaurant offers the
best selection of teas and
coffees in Vienna, as well
as delicious snacks. The tea
house is set in a courtyard A suggested route for sightseeing
filled with lush greenery.
is indicated with a dotted red line.
B Ä C K E R S T R A S S E
8 Dr-Ignaz-Seipel-Platz
This square, one of the most
beautiful in Vienna, has an
ornate Baroque Jesuit church
3 . Stephansdom on one side. Shown here is a
St Stephen’s Cathedral has a W O L L Z E I L E detail from its pulpit.
Baroque main altar, the work
of Tobias Pock, showing the S T E P H A N S –
Street-by-Street Map
martyrdom of its patron saint. P L A T Z
B L U T G A S S E S C H U L E R S T R A S S E 3This gives a bird’s-eye view
6 Deutschordens kirche G R Ü N A N G E R G A S S E of the most interesting area
St Elisabeth
This church belonged to the of each sightseeing section.
Teutonic Order which, after The Academy of Science is
having been relegated from based in the assembly hall
Eastern Prussia by Napoleon, of the former university.
moved its headquarters to Vienna.
0 metres 50
0 yards 50
Along Blutgasse and Key
neighbouring streets the Suggested route
tenement houses feature
lovely, green courtyards.
Bäckerstrasse, once the home of
5 Mozarthaus Vienna Vienna’s bakers, is now more popular
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart for its nightlife. The house at No. 12
lived in this house from has a magnificent Renaissance façade,
1784–7, and composed
arcaded courtyard and stables.
The Marriage of Figaro here. and the one at No. 7 is famous for its
For hotels and restaurants in this area see pp292–3 and pp310–12
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