What to See in Innere Stadt
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St. Stephen's Cathedral
Gothic and Romanesque cathedral originating in the 12th century, distinguished by its tall south tower and colorful tiled roof. It serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vienna.
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Hofburg Palace
Extensive former winter residence of the Habsburg dynasty and current official seat of the federal president. This complex dates back to the 13th century and houses significant cultural institutions, including the national library and imperial museums.
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Vienna City Hall
The neo-gothic building (built in 1883) located on the Rathausplatz, is the heart of Viennese political life.
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Vienna State Opera
Renowned Neo-Renaissance opera house and cultural landmark hosting world-class opera and ballet performances. The venue features a seating capacity of 1,709 and serves as the home for the annual Vienna Opera Ball.
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Graben Street
The famous Viennese shopping area dates back to the times of the Roman Empire when there was a long moat protecting the city.
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Albertina Museum
Housing one of the largest print rooms in the world, this museum also used to be the biggest Habsburg residential palace, inhabited by one…
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Austrian Parliament Building
Built to hold gatherings of the Imperial Council, this magnificent palace is one of the largest in Vienna, extending over some 13 hectares…
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Museum of Art History
The Fine Arts Museum, as it is sometimes called, houses the greatest collection of art in entire Austria.
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Natural History Museum Vienna
The museum opened in 1889, and while originally it was meant to house the Habsburg's possessions, it became one of the most known museums…
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People's Garden
On the way from Hofburg, be sure to take a look at this beautiful public park which dates back to the 1820s.
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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…
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Heldenplatz
This public space is dominated by two splendid equestrian statues - of Prince Eugene of Savoy and Archduke Charles.
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Rathauspark
This park, located right in front of the Vienna city hall, is famous for many cultural events that take place here throughout the year.
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Stadtpark
Vienna's first public park, opened in 1862 and famous for its landscaped grounds and monuments, including the iconic gilded memorial to Johann Strauss II.
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St. Peter's Church
When exploring the city center of Vienna, you should definitely pay attention to this hidden church.
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Austrian National Theatre
The Burgtheater, originally known as K.K. Theater an der Burg, then until 1918 as the K.K.
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Mozarthaus Vienna
Biographical museum housed in a 17th-century building where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart lived and composed from 1784 to 1787.
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Maria Theresia Memorial
One of the most popular and important monuments in Vienna, the statue of Maria Theresia took 13 years to finish.
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Michaelerplatz
The small square is overlooked by the neo-Baroque Michaelertor, the entrance gate to Michaelertrakt Wing of the Imperial Palace.
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Burggarten Vienna Garden
Visit this oasis of peace which used to belong to the Habsburg family.
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Imperial Treasury
Tucked away in the oldest part of the Imperial Palace, this place covers over a thousand years of history in its interesting relics and…
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