Architecture in Vienna

Architectural Gems of Vienna

This collection traces Vienna’s architectural legacy from the French Gothic Minorite Church to the Imperial Baroque masterpieces of Schönbrunn Palace and the Karlskirche. It highlights the city's pioneering role in Art Nouveau through the gold-domed Secession Building and Otto Wagner’s Church of St. Leopold. Explore the transition into modern expressionism at the Hundertwasser House and the neoclassical grandeur of the Neue Burg. From the ornate 18th-century State Hall of the National Library to the contemporary cultural hub of MuseumsQuartier, these landmarks define Vienna’s evolution across centuries.

Lukáš Nevosád / CC-BY-SA

Hundertwasser House

One of the most popular buildings in Vienna as well as one of the most extraordinary ones, this house is a must-see for any fan of…

John Menard / CC BY-SA 2.0

St. Charles's Church

Some say this is the most beautiful church on the northern side of Alps.

Zairon / CC BY-SA 3.0

Votive Church

The younger brother of the Austrian emperor Franz Joseph I had this church built in order to thank God for saving Emperor Franz Joseph's…

Thomas Wolf / CC BY-SA 3.0 de

Schonbrunn Palace

Nowhere in Vienna is its imperial history more palpable than in the Schönbrunn Palace.

Thomas Wolf / CC BY-SA 3.0 de

Schönbrunn Palace Gardens

Vast Baroque gardens featuring meticulously designed parterres, statues, and fountains. This historical ensemble reflects the imperial heritage of the Habsburg monarchy across more than 300 years.

Tsukino / CC BY-SA 3.0

State Hall of the Austrian National Library

One of the most beautiful libraries in the world, it contains whopping 7.4 million items and it is among the most visited attractions in…

Belvedere, Wien / CC BY-SA 3.0 at

Lower Belvedere

Located at the southern end of the vast complex, this magnificent Baroque building originally served as a royal residence.

Andreas Praefcke / CC BY 3.0

MuseumsQuartier

Large cultural complex featuring a mix of historic baroque buildings and modern architecture, hosting modern and contemporary art museums alongside various cultural institutions.

böhringer friedrich / CC BY-SA 3.0 at

Secession Building

The Secession Building is an exhibition hall in Vienna, Austria. It was completed in 1898 by Joseph Maria Olbrich as an architectural…

Lukáš Nevosád / CC-BY-SA

Art House Vienna

Art museum and architectural landmark housing the world's largest permanent collection of works by Friedensreich Hundertwasser. The building features a distinctive style characterized by organic forms, vibrant colors, and a rejection of straight lines.