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Art and culture are embedded in the soul of Vienna: imperial splendour, world-class museums, opera and classical music heritage. Modernist legacy and a cosmopolitan flair add delicious contrast to the old-world charm. Walk down the parks and grand palace-lined Ringstrasse, experience the centuries-old cafe tradition and admire the astonishing architecture of a buzzing modern capital filled with history.

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Hofburg Imperial Palace

The Imperial Palace was the residence of the Habsburg emperor until 1918. From the 13th century until just before the end of the monarchy, the area was fitted out in imperial splendour within its present-day size. The original Gothic building around today’s Schweizerhof was extended on a continuous basis, resulting in an extensive building complex formed of different sections, which contributes an essential character to the appearance of Vienna's Old City. Europe’s largest imperial cultural complex today houses more than two dozen collections of international standing, including the Austrian National Library, the Imperial Treasury, the Imperial Apartments and the Sisi Museum, as well as the Spanish Riding School.

Jewish Museum

The Jewish Museum of the City of Vienna is a place of encounter, confrontation and understanding, which seeks to raise awareness of Jewish history, religion and culture. Children, students and adults can take part in public tours at both locations and in all temporary exhibitions. Booking the tour in advance is highly recommended.

Vienna Boys' Choir

Vienna Boys' Choir is a world-famous choir of boy sopranos and altos. In Vienna, they regularly appear in the Chapel of the Imperial Palace and in their own new concert hall MuTh which was opened in 2012 and is located in the Augarten. The hall is used as a rehearsal and performance venue for the Vienna Boys' Choir and as a centre for music and theatre for other children and young people. Collaborations are planned with established festivals, the Konzerthaus, the Vienna State Opera and Theatre an der Wien.

The Prater & Giant Ferris Wheel

Vienna Prater is a large public park, a place of nostalgic dreams for some and an oasis of greenery for almost everyone — it is the home of the popular amusement park and the location of the Giant Ferris Wheel, one of Vienna’s most famous symbols. The Prater is open from March to October, but the Giant Ferris Wheel and a few other attractions are open year-round.