1- St. Stephen’s Cathedral
It dates back to the 12th century and due to the shortage of churches, it was decided that the cathedral should be built to meet the religious needs of the public.
It was founded in 1137, and its construction lasted 10 years. It was named Saint Stephen, which is derived from the Greek word Stefanos, meaning crown. Stephen gave a lot to Christianity.
The ceiling height is 111 meters above the ground and contains very elaborate decoration and bright colors.
St. Stephen’s Cathedral is one of the most tourist attractions in Austria and receives more than one million visitors annually. It is a beautiful example of ancient Austrian architecture and history and where weddings are held.
The tourist can make a tour of the cathedral to see the grandeur of the building’s history and see the beauty of architecture, inscriptions and brilliant colors. You can climb to the towers and enjoy seeing the city in a panoramic view and taking souvenir photos where the lamps, colors and sculptures are inside the place.
After the visit, you can sit in the garden and have a snack and a drink in this refreshing atmosphere.
2- Schönbrunn Palace
It is one of the most important archaeological and cultural monuments in the country and was built in 1638 and in 1743 the palace was completed.
Schönbrunn Palace is the largest and most important palace in Austria and is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
And there is in your garden the most beautiful zoo in the world, which is frequently visited by tourists. The palace includes the bedrooms of the Emperor and Empress. The Schönbrunn Palace is famous for its carved gardens. The palace contains various sections such as the French Garden and the Statuary Pavilion. There is an orangery in the palace, which smells of citrus, in addition to the Palm House, which is one of the most famous gardens in Schönbrunn Palace, with 4,500 species of rare plants.
There are Roman ruins at the foot of the slopes of the hill and all those gardens and historical monuments, the tourist attractions make the palace a masterpiece of great beauty.
3- Belvedere Palace
It is a historic building in Vienna. It consists of two orange-coloured palaces. It was founded in 1714. The Austrian Emperor Ferdinand II collected art pieces and pictures from the Imperial House with jewelry from the Burgundian princes in this palace.
The palace consists of four halls, the first of them is located at the bottom of the palace and is decorated with four columns carved in the form of an Atlas flower and opens to the palace garden and the Kalon hall, which derives its name from its designer Carlo, and then the Marble Hall, which is two floors with walls covered with marble in red-brown color.
The joystick hall includes glass windows, formations of volcanoes and paintings for men and women, and there is the golden hall.
The Belvedere Palace includes gardens decorated with statues and fountains of great beauty and beauty, and there is an area dedicated to the cultivation of oranges, which is an orange nursery.
Belvedere Palace is one of the most important tourist places in Austria.
4- Hofburg Palace
The Hofburg Palace was built 700 years ago and many wings and buildings were added to it. The palace became the residence of the President of the Republic and is one of the most prominent tourist attractions in Austria.
The palace is distinguished by its architectural style, the many rooms, its great halls, and its four towers that surround it, and its design, furniture and garden indicate the splendor of its royal grandeur. It is visited by a large number of visitors throughout the year.
You can walk around the palace and enjoy an atmosphere of calm and relaxation. There are also a number of restaurants and cafes near the palace that offer the best types of food and drinks.
5- Vienna State Opera
It was founded in 1625 and presents major international shows. The theater also presents 50 operas and 20 ballets throughout the year.
The theater hall in the house accommodates 1709 seated spectators + 567 standing spectators.
The Vienna State Opera has its own symphony orchestra, its own choir, and its own ballet troupe of 100 dancers.
It has a special academy for teaching and training children in ballet.
The house has established an opera theater for children to train them in operatic singing, and the Vienna Opera House has 200 specialized workers to prepare the stage.
6- Danube Island
It is one of the most famous sights in Vienna, attracting millions of tourists annually. It is an artificial island built to protect the country from the danger of flooding. It has a charming green nature and overlooks the Danube River. The visitor and tourist can practice walking, and there are water zigzags that allow swimming and racing boats.
There are also sandy and grassy beaches that are not deep in water that are suitable and safe for children, and various sports, kayaking and windsurfing can be practiced. There is also an amusement park and climbing areas for children equipped with the latest safety equipment.
The island includes many shrines, shops and markets that provide the visitor with all the necessary gifts and various needs, and there are many restaurants that offer delicious meals to tourists and visitors from different countries of the world.
Take the opportunity and visit this family island.
7- Mira Falls
It is located in the Austrian countryside, about 77 kilometers from Vienna, and its height is 600 meters. The waterfalls rush from its limestone floors and the waterfalls stem from a lake inside the ground. The visitor enjoys watching the landscapes of these waterfalls while hearing the sound of the flow of water that gives a feeling of recovery and relief. There are many restaurants at the top and bottom of the waterfalls serving visitors.
8- Stadtpark
Built in 1862 in the heart of Vienna, it is one of the most popular parks that attract Arab and foreign tourists and spread many perennial trees covered with green cover of grass and decorated with roses and fragrant flowers. It also includes fountains and statues of animals and humans and around it a group of ponds in which ducks and geese swim . It is a distinctive family rest area with places for children’s games and wooden chairs to sit and relax to watch the children play in safety.
There is also the Alcor-Salon Palace, a restaurant serving special Austrian meals, and ice cream parlors. The park attracts many tourists annually.
2-Tourism in Kaprun
Kaprun is located in the Zell am See district in the state of Salzburg at the foot of the glacier. The city of Kaprun is one of the most famous tourist destinations for: families, athletes, skiers, hikers, and all sports activities can be practiced there in summer and winter.
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