Getting around Vienna
Vienna offers a variety of sightseeing options. From lovely parks and rose gardens to magnificent palaces and architectural wonders. The old city centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001 and is rightfully regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. This walk is an introduction to all the must-see landmarks and places in the city. Starting at Rathaus, the seat of the local municipal government, a great place to learn some interesting facts about Vienna City Hall or watch some of the outdoor activities that regularly take place in the surrounding area. We then stroll through Volksgarten and the famous rose section to reach the Hofburg Imperial Palace, one of the most important centres in European history. Nearby we will find Demel, a renowned pastry shop and "Chocolaterie" in Vienna that was established in 1786 and is one of the oldest in the city. At the next corner, we'll find the entrance of Graben street, one of the most famous streets of Vienna that dates back to Roman times. From there we can see St. Peter's Catholic Church, one of the oldest known religious sites in Vienna and a marvel of Baroque architecture. Our last spot will be the Stephansplatz, a great place to get some rest in the local cafes while you enjoy the view of one of the tallest churches in the world.
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Vienna City Hall is the seat of the local government of Vienna, located on Rathausplatz in the Innere Stadt district. Constructed from 1872 to 1883 in a Neo-Gothic style according to plans designed by Friedrich von Schmidt, it houses the office of the Mayor of Vienna and the chambers of the city council. — Wikipedia
The Rathausplatz is a square in Vienna, Austria. The Rathausplatz is in the Innere Stadt, near the new Rathaus, after which it is named. Because of its size, its design and the architecture of the surrounding buildings it is one of the most important squares in central Vienna. — Wikipedia
The Volksgarten is a public park in the Innere Stadt first district of Vienna, Austria. The garden, which is part of the Hofburg Palace, was laid out by Ludwig Remy in 1821. The park was built over the city fortifications that were destroyed by Napoleon in 1809. The Volksgarten was opened to the public in 1823. — Wikipedia
The Hofburg is the former principal imperial palace of the Habsburg dynasty. Located in the centre of Vienna, it was built in the 13th century and expanded several times afterwards. It also served as the imperial winter residence, as Schönbrunn Palace was the summer residence. Since 1946 it is the official residence and workplace of the president of Austria. — Wikipedia
Demel is a famous pastry shop and chocolaterie established in 1786 in Vienna, Austria. The company bears the title of a Purveyor to the Imperial and Royal Court up to today. — Wikipedia
The Graben is one of the most famous streets in Vienna's first district, the city centre. It begins at Stock-im-Eisen-Platz next to the Palais Equitable and ends at the junction of Kohlmarkt and Tuchlauben. — Wikipedia
The Peterskirche (English: St. Peter's Church) is a Baroque Roman Catholic parish church in Vienna, Austria. It was transferred in 1970 by the Archbishop of Vienna Franz Cardinal König to the priests of the Opus Dei. — Wikipedia
The Stephansplatz is a square in the geographical centre of Vienna. It is named after its most prominent building, the Stephansdom, Vienna's cathedral and one of the tallest churches in the world. — Wikipedia
