Vienna at Christmas

Café Sacher

Restaurant | "It`s the main culinary attraction."

Vienna Photo - Radisson Sas Palais Hotel, Vienna, Austria

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The "Dessert" in the menu, this cafe can be safely reduced to one point - the cake. Tourists in the hotel's cafe Sacher if less than in the Cathedral of St. Stephen, it was only because the area is small. After all, here partake of a chocolate fetish capital - cake "Sacher". Sponge cake with apricot stuffing tender, bathed in the top layer of chocolate. For a long time, "Sacher" amused their stomachs only the Habsburgs, and close to them aristocrats. But then the pie went to the people. And also became popular as sausages, pork legs, and cabbage. Now many believe that the "Sacher-cake" - the most delicious cake in the world. And go to the cafe only for the sake of it. In 1963, ...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on May 22, 2011

Café Sacher
Philharmonikerstrasse 4
Vienna, Austria
43 (0)1 - 51 456 661

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State Opera House (Staatsoper)

Attraction | "Vienna Opera is among the five best concert halls"

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Vienna Opera House is among the five best concert halls in the world. Here come not only to listen to opera, but also to dance the waltz at the world-famous ball - Vienna "Opernbal", held here each spring. Thanks to the acoustics in this room do not lose any sound. Here the orchestra led by the best conductors of the world and serve the best singers. Here are constantly weave: no celebrity has not yet left the troupe without a scandal. And it was here in Vienna, the most merciless criticism and the most picky audience. They did not miss any of the premiere. Therefore, about tickets here better take care in advance. In season, put some 50 operas and 15 ballets, some of whom ...Read More

Vienna Opera House is among the five best concert halls in the world. Here come not only to listen to opera, but also to dance the waltz at the world-famous ball - Vienna "Opernbal", held here each spring.

Thanks to the acoustics in this room do not lose any sound. Here the orchestra led by the best conductors of the world and serve the best singers. Here are constantly weave: no celebrity has not yet left the troupe without a scandal. And it was here in Vienna, the most merciless criticism and the most picky audience. They did not miss any of the premiere. Therefore, about tickets here better take care in advance.

In season, put some 50 operas and 15 ballets, some of whom are even performances for children. One of the most interesting - "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp" Italian composer Nino Rota. Representation for an adult audience are divided by levels of difficulty: simple, complex, and for the musical "gourmet". If you have not been friends before the opera, the better to start with "Madame Butterfly" by Giacomo Puccini, receiving consistently excellent reviews of the public.

The building, which is currently located Vienna State Opera House was built in 1869 by architect August von Zikkarda Zikkardsburga, its interior designed Eduard van der Nyull. It was long thought that this building - one of the best theater buildings in the world.

The theater was opened staging of "Don Giovanni" by Mozart. In 1875-1897 years the musical director and principal conductor of the theater was H. Richter, an outstanding interpreter of Wagner's operas. If it were implemented staging of Wagner's tetralogy Der Ring des Nibelungen "cycle of Mozart operas," Otello "by Verdi. In 1897 he headed the theater became a prominent composer and conductor Gustav Mahler. Within ten years of his leadership of the Vienna opera, this theater was one of the best in Europe. Mahler attracted to the work of such prominent artists as Bruno Walter, Franz Schalke. It was during this period on the stage of the Vienna State Opera for the first time put "Eugene Onegin, The Queen of Spades" and "Iolanta" by Tchaikovsky.

In 1945 the building was destroyed during the bombardment of Vienna. Ten years of theater performances were at other stages. Only the new season of 1955/56 years began in the restored building. Read Less

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on May 22, 2011

State Opera House (Staatsoper)
Opernring 2
Vienna, Austria 1010
43-1-514-44-2955

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Vienna Hofburg (Palace, Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection)

Attraction | "Vienna Imperial treasure "

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Vienna Imperial treasure nestled in the Hofburg Palace, holds priceless national and historical relics of the Holy Roman and Austro-Hungarian empires. It is derived from the ancestral medieval treasuries Habsburg dynasty, and contains one of the most important world collections. In today's entry I will give the reader a look at the crown of the Holy Roman Empire of the Order of the Golden Fleece, and other imperial regalia and jewels. Hofburg Palace (German: Hofburg) was the winter residence of the Austrian Habsburgs and the main seat of the imperial court in Vienna. Now it is the residence of the President of Austria. In the treasury of the fall through the Swiss Court. ...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on May 12, 2011

Vienna Hofburg (Palace, Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection)
Centre Of The Old Town
Vienna, Austria A-1010
+43 01 533 7570

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Capuchin Church and Imperial Crypt-Kapuzinergruft (Kapuzinerkirche and Kaisergruft)

Attraction | "The Shrine of the Habsburgs in Vienna "

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On a small area of Vienna Neuer Markt (Neuer Markt) stands next to Kertnershtrasse Kaputsinerkirhe (Kapuzinerkirche), in the crypt that holds the body of the Habsburgs. Imperial Crypt (Kaisergruft) 512 68 53 12; Mon-Sun 9.30-16.00. Login - € 5,00 To purchase a ticket at a discount must show student card or something that you can pass off as a student ID card:) In our case (January 2004) came down and post-graduate certificate, it is only important that your age does not exceed 27 years. Precisely at the local box office in general believed in the word. First buried in the crypt were the founder Kaputsinerkirhe Empress Anna and her husband, Emperor Matthew. G...Read More

On a small area of Vienna Neuer Markt (Neuer Markt) stands next to Kertnershtrasse Kaputsinerkirhe (Kapuzinerkirche), in the crypt that holds the body of the Habsburgs.

Imperial Crypt (Kaisergruft) 512 68 53 12; Mon-Sun 9.30-16.00. Login - € 5,00
To purchase a ticket at a discount must show student card or something that you can pass off as a student ID card:) In our case (January 2004) came down and post-graduate certificate, it is only important that your age does not exceed 27 years. Precisely at the local box office in general believed in the word.

First buried in the crypt were the founder Kaputsinerkirhe Empress Anna and her husband, Emperor Matthew.

Going down the stairs to the crypt, the right hand side you will find an impressive stock closed bronze coffin that resembles either store, or dormitory.
The most magnificent "tureens in the Rococo style - coming to the door of twin tombs of Charles VI (with lions and turtles) and his wife (with eagles and howler).

That for which you came, to the left of the entrance: a huge double bed (and not some high-king size, and Imperial, 3x6 m) the coffin of Maria Theresa and her husband Franz Stephan. The pious empress and life makes her husband always sleep with her in the same bed, something he was not very pleased, preferring to extramarital adventure. For this reason or not, but his wife shows jumped on the bed and looked out with indignation at each other, and Maria Theresa had already grabbed his left hand for his sword.

Around the tomb of Maria Theresa and her husband - the numerous descendants of the imperial couple (all they had 16 children).

At the foot of the monster is completely different coffin - a simple copper box for the body of their son, Emperor Joseph II, who in his life and reign was guided by the ideals of the Enlightenment, rationalism, and almost Protestant modesty. No wonder that he belonged to the revolutionary idea of economical reusable coffin, which, after dumping pulled out from the grave, - however, bentwood residents rejected a novelty.

The last burial in the crypt of the Capuchin occurred Jan. 12, 2008, when it was buried, who died in 1922 in exile on Madeira, the last emperor of the house of Habsburg, Karl I.

In the same hall was to be buried Archduke Franz Ferdinand, who was killed with his wife in Sarajevo in 1914 (their deaths served as a formal pretext for the outbreak of World War II). However, the family of the Habsburgs are not allowed to be buried in family tomb "only" the Countess (due to dissatisfaction with family so misalliance Archduke spent most of his time in his Bohemian estate Konopiště). Read Less

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on March 10, 2011

Capuchin Church and Imperial Crypt-Kapuzinergruft (Kapuzinerkirche and Kaisergruft)
1 Neuer Markt
Vienna, Austria

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Hotel De France

Hotel | "Great Location"

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Situated in the ring, the metro Schottenring, next to City Hall, the University, walking distance to St. Stephen's Cathedral minutes 10-12. Hotel name is not accidental - the history of Vienna says that after the war, the Austrian capital was divided into four occupation zones among the Allies, and the headquarters were located in the best Viennese hotel: Americans lived in the Bristol, the British - in the "Sacher, Russian - in the Imperial and French - in the hotel, who later received the name "De France." Now the hotel is a network of World Hotels service is good, but we're nothing special required. Despite the pomp, the hotel cost us considerably less than expected (and is written to t...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on March 10, 2011

Hotel De France
SCHOTTENRING 3
Vienna, Austria
43-1-313680

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Belvedere Palace (Oberes Belvedere)

Attraction | "A classic example of aristocratic estates"

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Our acquaintance with the palace complex began with the Lower Belvedere Palace. In the early 18 th century, Prince Eugene of Savoy commissioned the famous architect Lucas von Hildebrandt, the construction of the lower palace as his summer residence. Lower Belvedere as well as the whole complex as a whole, the monument to the Austrian Baroque.The modern sights of the lower palace - marble hall, decorated with frescoes by Martino Altomonte, front bedroom, the grotesque, a marble gallery, flower greenhouses and stables of the palace. Also in the Lower Palace constantly held exhibitions of contemporary art. Inside the palace is not impressed us. The building also houses the Palace Museum of Austrian...Read More

Our acquaintance with the palace complex began with the Lower Belvedere Palace. In the early 18 th century, Prince Eugene of Savoy commissioned the famous architect Lucas von Hildebrandt, the construction of the lower palace as his summer residence. Lower Belvedere as well as the whole complex as a whole, the monument to the Austrian Baroque.
The modern sights of the lower palace - marble hall, decorated with frescoes by Martino Altomonte, front bedroom, the grotesque, a marble gallery, flower greenhouses and stables of the palace. Also in the Lower Palace constantly held exhibitions of contemporary art. Inside the palace is not impressed us. The building also houses the Palace Museum of Austrian Baroque.

After visiting the Lower Belvedere, we went for a walk on the magnificent garden, which stretches the entire palace complex, connecting the upper and lower palaces. Belvedere Garden is remarkable in that it is the first alpine garden of Europe. His favorite occurred in 1803 in the Lower Belvedere. The location of the garden is built on the symmetry about the central axis in order to further focus on the Upper Belvedere Palace.
Around the garden you can see a huge number of beautiful and majestic sculptures of white marble.
Modern alpine garden Belvedere includes a more than 4000 plants of various flora of alpine ecosystems.
For local residents palace complex - it's just an ordinary park, where you can stroll with a loved one and relax from everyday life and traffic.
A fountain serves as a go lower to the upper park. On both sides there are stairs to climb to a new level. Amazing beauty and the fountain is made in the baroque style.
In general, the Belvedere represents a classic example of aristocratic estates.

Upper Belvedere was finally built in 1722. The palace served as a representative of Prince Eugene of Savoy residence. The palace is also notable for the fact that in 1955 there was signed, ending 10 years of postwar occupation of Vienna (the declaration of independence).
Belvedere from Italian literally means "beautiful view". Here is such a stunning view from the palace complex in Vienna. He charmed many famous artists (Bernardo Bellotto) and the other creators of art.
From the second floor of the palace also offers stunning views over the garden and the city.
In the Upper Belvedere houses a collection of Austrian galleries 19-20 centuries. Occupies a special place, of course, a top job Klimt's "Kiss." Most of the souvenirs at the Belvedere is devoted to just this work. On the second floor of the palace survived several beautiful and historic interiors. They too deserve your attention. In any case, the upper palace on the order of magnitude more interesting than the lower. Read Less

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on February 21, 2011

Belvedere Palace (Oberes Belvedere)
Prinz-eugen-strasse 27
Vienna, Austria A-1030
43 01 79 55 7 0

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Vienna Museum Quarter (MuseumsQuartier Wien)

Attraction | "one of the most successful business-projects "

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Building Museum Quarter in Vienna - one of the most successful business-projects of the city administration. Everything was done very logical and practical, this is for the museums and all sorts of organizations - the most convenient. Museums Quartier city brings a lot of money, and warms the soul to visitors: 60 000 square meters in 2001, grew up one of the world's largest museum complexes. Exit the metro station Volktheater rests on the wall the quarter, and its main entrance is impossible not to notice. Then you begin to envy the inhabitants of the city - in addition to the stunning Museum of Modern Art MUMOK, Leopold Museum and the Kunsthalle, the quarter has collected a...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on February 18, 2011

Vienna Museum Quarter (MuseumsQuartier Wien)
Museumsplatz 1
Vienna, Austria
01 5235881

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Benedictine Abbey

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Attraction | "The pearl of the Austrian Baroque"

Melk Abbey Photo - Benedictine Abbey, Melk, Austria

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On the way from Vienna to Salzburg, you can visit the Melk Abbey - the pearl of the Austrian Baroque!Melk Abbey is one of the most famous monasteries in the world. It is situated above the town of Melk on a rocky hillside overlooking the River Danube in Lower Austria, adjacent to the valley of the Wachau.Leopold I, who in 976 as the Margrave of land were handed over today's south-western part of Lower Austria, Melk has made his residence. His heirs were decorated castle priceless treasures and relics, but in 1089 the Margrave Leopold II gave the castle of the monks benediktiantsam Lambaha thus was founded a monastery benediktiantsev. Ever since then, and now here continuously by the rules ...Read More

On the way from Vienna to Salzburg, you can visit the Melk Abbey - the pearl of the Austrian Baroque!
Melk Abbey is one of the most famous monasteries in the world. It is situated above the town of Melk on a rocky hillside overlooking the River Danube in Lower Austria, adjacent to the valley of the Wachau.
Leopold I, who in 976 as the Margrave of land were handed over today's south-western part of Lower Austria, Melk has made his residence. His heirs were decorated castle priceless treasures and relics, but in 1089 the Margrave Leopold II gave the castle of the monks benediktiantsam Lambaha thus was founded a monastery benediktiantsev. Ever since then, and now here continuously by the rules sv.Benedikta monks live and work

The school was founded in 12 century, and the monastic library soon became renowned for their extensive collection of manuscripts. Scriptoriums monastery was also the main place for the preparation of manuscripts. In the 15 th century abbey became the center of Melk reform movement, which has stepped up the monastic life in Austria and southern Germany.
Abbey, which we see today was built between 1702 and 1736 based on sketches by Jacob Prandtauer. Because of its fame and academic growth, Melk managed to escape elimination during the reign of Emperor Joseph II, when many other Austrian monasteries were destroyed between 1780 and 1790.

Abbey managed to survive and during other threats to its existence - during the Napoleonic wars, as well as during poslenatsistskogo Anschluss, which took control of Austria in 1938, when the school and most of the abbey were confiscated by the state. The school was returned to the abbey after the Second World War and now serves nearly 900 students of both sexes.

Marble Hall.
On the ceiling frescoes by Paul Troger (1731) depicting Pallas Athena in a chariot - a symbol of wisdom, to the left of Athens you can see the Hercules, symbolizing strength. The inscriptions above the doors - quote from the rules Sv.Benedikta: "Hospites tamquam Christus suscipiantur" (Guests must be accepted as Hritos) and "Et omnibus congruus honor exhibeatur" (Everyone should have a befitting honor). Served as a dining room for members of the imperial family, as well as for receiving guests during the festivities.
The walls are decorated with marble from gypsum, but the door inserts and nozzles above the doors are made of this Salzburg marble. Architectural painting around the ceiling frescoes Troger owned by Gaetano Fanti.

Library.
Beautiful artwork libraries shows little respect for the monks in this room. Ceiling frescoes by Paul Troger (1731/32) - a symbolic image of faith as opposed to a secular scenes of the Marble Hall. In the center is a female figure, an allegory of the Faith, it is surrounded by four groups of angels, depicting the cardinal virtues: wisdom, courage, prudence, justice. Four wooden sculptures, placed on either side of the door are images of four faculties: theology, philosophy, medicine and law.

Monastic church - is the culminating point of tours of the monastery, beautiful premises in the Baroque style. At 1701g at the insistence of Abbot Berthold Dietmeyra and the plans of Jacob Prandtayura was conceived a complete upgrade of the church. Famous masters participated in its decoration. Antonio Bedutstsi (interior architecture, sketches for murals), Johann Michael Rottmayr (frescoes, icons), Paul Troger (icons), Giuseppe Galli-Bibin (project of the department and the main altar), Lorenzo Mattilli (designs for sculptures) and Peter Viderin (sculpture).
love baroque! I think it's awesome!

Also in the Abbey is a park, but again because of the weather, we only skimmed it ....
Park Monastery and the garden pavilion with famous frescoes by Johann Wenzel Bergl can be viewed May to October. The park was divided v1750g Baroque, and in 1822 was largely redesigned in the English style. In the park grow old linden trees that are already 250 years old! Read Less

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on October 4, 2010

Benedictine Abbey

Melk, Austria

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Hundertwasser Haus

Attraction | "Hundertwasser House - an apartment house in Vienna"

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Hundertwasser House - an apartment house in Vienna, a strange place, not in the spirit of this city, that is why so memorable. Designed by Austrian artist and architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser in the years 1983-1986. Each apartment has its own color on the front of the house: they are marked in red, blue, yellow and white flowers, while common areas - in gray. In total the house has 52 apartments, 4 offices, 16 private and 3 community terraces, and a total of 250 trees and shrubs.Some of the rooms inside the planted trees. Hundertwasser, the name given to the house after construction has not taken the fee for the project, stating that he was happy that this place was not built something ugly...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on October 4, 2010

Hundertwasser Haus
Kegelgasse 34-38 Löwengasse 41-43
Vienna, Austria 1030

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Schonbrunn Zoo

Attraction | "Oldest zoo in the world"

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Zoo that appeared at the imperial palace in the middle of 18 century, and a menagerie - existed at all since 1570. In 1779 the zoo became available to the public (and by the way, if it was free - for the contents of animals paid the Emperor).Schönbrunn Zoo - a big, beautiful and very well maintained. I was there in February, it was cold, but was able to see the "frost-resistant" animals - polar bears, sea lions and penguins. Sea lions generally pulled by a separate show - I recorded some clips with a small "young lions", and gladly look up to now.Pride ZOO - pandas and koalas - alas, asleep. Koala I somehow managed to shoot (I never thought that they were babies).Tropic pavilion for ...Read More

Zoo that appeared at the imperial palace in the middle of 18 century, and a menagerie - existed at all since 1570. In 1779 the zoo became available to the public (and by the way, if it was free - for the contents of animals paid the Emperor).
Schönbrunn Zoo - a big, beautiful and very well maintained. I was there in February, it was cold, but was able to see the "frost-resistant" animals - polar bears, sea lions and penguins. Sea lions generally pulled by a separate show - I recorded some clips with a small "young lions", and gladly look up to now.
Pride ZOO - pandas and koalas - alas, asleep. Koala I somehow managed to shoot (I never thought that they were babies).
Tropic pavilion for small monkeys. The beauty of this pavilion is that the tiny monkeys (common marmoset) do not sit in cages, and jump on the liana around the pavilion. And so, in my eyes an Italian family tried to get a monkey to stroke (or what else). The animal tried to escape, but he did not succeed. Marmozetka climbed to the highest branch, where the nervous and whined in an apparent hysteria, until these freaks trying to get her out.
I really liked the "cat" - jaguars, cheetahs, tigers. I first saw a black jaguar (or panther). The Siberian tiger was too far away and shoot him was not easy. But I podglyadela wonderful educational scene: "Do not bother the Pope." Young tiger tried to play with older and hardened. "Dad dropped him with one paw and grinned saber-toothed smile that was nepovadno. Baby understood and took bully others.
And the zoo there are many beautiful birds.
Especially proud of the Vienna Zoo - the rainforest of Borneo. It was warm, humid and beautiful - a feeling that you're in the tropics!
But all I do is not shoot - from high humidity and sharp temperature drop camera lens clouds up completely.
But in an aquarium and iguanas pavilion with camera worked as it should.
In the zoo, I was not very long. Many animals sleep, and I podzamerzla - and went to the palace. But I think this tour warm-up and debut. This was my first foreign zoo. And I really liked it. Read Less

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on October 4, 2010

Schonbrunn Zoo
Maxingstraße 13b
Vienna, Austria
01 8779294

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Huth da Moritz

Restaurant | "Good restaurant"

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Situated a stone's throw from the Radisson Palais, to which the ring. Each time, moving to Stephansplatz and back, we passed the windows of this restaurant. Meeting with the beautiful was inevitable. Prerasnoe was stunning, and with particular sensitivities during the endless rains quite simply the proximity to the seat brings us back three times already.The modern interior and a complete occupation of the local yuppie (well, rare visitors with an understanding of exactly what they want to eat like us). Own (Sic!) bread. Serve with green olives.I took ... Asparagus. If not original, but to a point. Here it is cooked the way you want. Sweet taste of magic, makes want to every day was May, a...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on September 29, 2010

Huth da Moritz
Schellinggasse 6
Vienna, Austria A-1010
43(0)1 512 44 44

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Cantinetta Antinori

Restaurant | "The Vienna version of florention one"

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Once in Zurich because of all the welter of which occurred in one trip, we forgot about Cantinetta antinori - just forget it's there and how much it helped us brighten up residence in the Alps ... The Vienna version, of course, is much closer to the Florence than to Moscow, first of all the entourage and prices.Atmosphere in the restaurant not particularly strained. It was an old building with tall ceilings - excellent! Tint, podshtukaturili, are no tables, chairs set - and well. And it really well! The main thing is that the plate is correct.Wine list - no surprises. Antinori Antinori and again. Tinyanello 2006 cost 90-95 euros, only 10-15 euros more expensive deals in Florence (do not wa...Read More

Once in Zurich because of all the welter of which occurred in one trip, we forgot about Cantinetta antinori - just forget it's there and how much it helped us brighten up residence in the Alps ... The Vienna version, of course, is much closer to the Florence than to Moscow, first of all the entourage and prices.
Atmosphere in the restaurant not particularly strained. It was an old building with tall ceilings - excellent! Tint, podshtukaturili, are no tables, chairs set - and well. And it really well! The main thing is that the plate is correct.
Wine list - no surprises. Antinori Antinori and again. Tinyanello 2006 cost 90-95 euros, only 10-15 euros more expensive deals in Florence (do not want to, but have ever mentioning 12000 rubles (300 euro)for a bottle of that wine in the Moscow branch).

Dish (oh, by the way, plates - Florentine pottery, with yellow and blue flowers. Ax heart ached - to the good - and that's somehow not the same as Vienna. Vienna is much more suited white porcelain, compound and vice versa - a simple . In Moscow, we are all accustomed to the theatrical action and instead of eating in a restaurant that at first the eye must be for something to catch and eat much like a will. So we are not surprised nor Uzbek Pialat, or bone china or glass Bodum. Damn hell, somehow does not surprise us, come out!)
So the plate is different from Florence, but a very recognizable Florentine collection. And that will not get - mentally and heart, as that's the way it should be somewhere near "Nonna" in the Tuscan hills.

Do not leave us without a steak on the Florentine (an interesting detail - the meat for him (especially refined) is not imported Italian and Austrian, his), without the four-part presentation of wines we have also not been treated, kantuchchi were also relevant.

Cigars are permissible from 10 pm or earlier if the surrounding trapeznichat already graduated and are on the desserts.

Consumption was from 60 euros to 250 euros (the second is a multipart wine performance). Read Less

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on September 29, 2010

Cantinetta Antinori
Jasomirgottstr. 3-5
Vienna, Austria
01-533-7722

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Fabios

Restaurant | "Again, the Italian modernism."

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Tried to enter twice: first, past the restaurant went through several times, despite the fact that they had been active in his quest - no signage. Although in the street window, as we later found out. It was pretty cool, so the summer porch was not working. I think that if it functions, we would have found him sooner. When we finally found the doors were closed. Cause remains elusive - like the time would have been the most work - lunch and the day is not output (specifically checked their schedule!).We just decided to go back to this enchanted place. So - just in case. And good!Following its visit, we sooshlis in the opinion that the place almost zakonspirorvano specifically t...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on September 29, 2010

Fabios
Tuchlauben 6
Vienna, Austria
01-532-2222

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Restaurants and cafes

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Damel Cafe Photo - Radisson Sas Palais Hotel, Vienna, Austria

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Of restaurants and cafes VEIN worth mentioning separately. This is the same attraction as a palace or a museum.Thoughtful introduction to the gastronomy of the country enriches untold. When there is enough time to spend it on food, you should definitely do it, to add the correct picture of the world. Viennese cuisine - the only one named after the city, not the state. The Vienna Cafe can not just drink coffee or tea (of course, with wonderful cakes), there can be lunch, dinner, drink some excellent Austrian wine or mulled wine. Interiors always pleasant and memorable.In order not to stand in the famous Mozart nesusvetnoy turn, is to go around the corner and sit in a cafe Mozart...Read More

Of restaurants and cafes VEIN worth mentioning separately. This is the same attraction as a palace or a museum.

Thoughtful introduction to the gastronomy of the country enriches untold. When there is enough time to spend it on food, you should definitely do it, to add the correct picture of the world. Viennese cuisine - the only one named after the city, not the state. The Vienna Cafe can not just drink coffee or tea (of course, with wonderful cakes), there can be lunch, dinner, drink some excellent Austrian wine or mulled wine. Interiors always pleasant and memorable.

In order not to stand in the famous Mozart nesusvetnoy turn, is to go around the corner and sit in a cafe Mozart Stube (Mozart-Stube). Interior, the range are the same, just not enough tables and served by one waiter.

Vienna Schnitzel. Tried it in a famous restaurant FIGLMULLER http://www.figlmueller.at/. We have come simply from the street "and in most that neither is lunch time. We are very lucky - it was not necessary to stand. When we sat down and made the order - on the street near the restaurant formed a decent place. Served quickly, the tables are crowded, the atmosphere pleasant and ironic.

Vienna steak is usually served with green salad and a slice of lemon. If you are a "silo" do not eat, it can be replaced by potato salad. Schnitzel hangs from a huge dish, and even with gargantuan appetite, you're unlikely to overpower anything else. There, we ordered the goulash. That is the goulash, which we have goulash (hot), but not the Hungarian soup. Very tasty. Well, very much. On the tables you will find a small flyers with the recommended wines. The waiter will help you choose the best for your dish.

Frankfurter. The most delicious we ate in a cafe HOFBURG, located in the building of the Hofburg. However, the tents in the street, they are also good.

In Demel you can buy the most unusual delicacy - candied violet petals. Highly recommend to go inside the candy store, where your eyes behind the glass wall of cute tiny girls will create the famous desserts. There you can drink coffee or tea, sitting at a table with a marble countertop.

Restaurant Zum Schwarzen Kameel, as well as a sandwich bar and cooking.
http://www.kameel.at/
Legendary place. Passing through the bar (where they sell the most expensive, but also the most delicious sandwiches throughout Vienna) takes you to the Chamber zalchik 6 tables. Inside there is another hall, but he was "for members of the club." To dine in the restaurant, we were told that you need to book a table at least a week. To have lunch - a few days to go to the cashier at the bar and sign up. We signed up. Haute cuisine, impeccable service, intricate interior - that still need to have a good time. Read Less

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State Opera House (Staatsoper)

Attraction | "I recommend "

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When cash is the information desk where you can buy a synopsis of the ballet or opera (though only in German or English). I recommend to do this if you do not remember in detail what it meant.In this day was heavy rain (either before or after such a downpour was not). Diving into the taxi, we arrived at the opera house, a little hesitation, the driver drove us directly under the canopy - wherever in the "old days" were approaching crews. We arrived and went to effectively inspect the elegant building.I recommend to arrive at least 40 minutes before the performance - to slowly walk around and look at everything.After drinking a glass of champagne in one of the cafeterias, we fou...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on September 28, 2010

State Opera House (Staatsoper)
Opernring 2
Vienna, Austria 1010
43-1-514-44-2955

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Reinprecht

Restaurant | "Heurige - part of the history of Vienna."

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Not for nothing Vienna - the only capital city of one million and where the development of viticulture. Grapes are grown on the slopes of the Vienna Forest is already in Roman times. About 240 winemakers produce today more than 2 million liters of wine (mostly white) per year. Winemakers have the right to sell the wine of its own production in the flood, at certain times of the year, but only in the house, where he made wine. From this and gave the name of this institution - Heurige (dialect) - a wine of this year. Foods sold in Heurige - also its own production.These Heurigen - small, they should not be confused with the great restaurants that specialize in tourists. Usually, the wine bri...Read More

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Reinprecht
Cobenzlgasse 22
Vienna, Austria
3201-4710

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Salzburg (General)

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Mozart's birthplace at Getreidegasse 9 Photo - Salzburg, Austria

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Located in a small valley between two hills Salzach Salzburg is the fourth largest city in Austria and listed as a World Cultural Heritage. History goes to the VII-VIII century, and his name he is obliged to large deposits of salt found in the district. The first landmark on our journey was Mirabellgarden Park (Mirabellgarten). It surrounds a Mirabell Palace (Schloss Mirabell), built in the early XVII century, now is the residence of the mayor of the city. A cozy and pleasant place for walking and recreation, the park is designed in classic European style - the perfect line of lawn and walkways, beautiful fountains, statues. After strolling through the park, we moved on, toward the O...Read More

Located in a small valley between two hills Salzach Salzburg is the fourth largest city in Austria and listed as a World Cultural Heritage. History goes to the VII-VIII century, and his name he is obliged to large deposits of salt found in the district.
The first landmark on our journey was Mirabellgarden Park (Mirabellgarten). It surrounds a Mirabell Palace (Schloss Mirabell), built in the early XVII century, now is the residence of the mayor of the city. A cozy and pleasant place for walking and recreation, the park is designed in classic European style - the perfect line of lawn and walkways, beautiful fountains, statues.

After strolling through the park, we moved on, toward the Old Town. To get there, you need to go Salzach at a pedestrian bridge, offering a beautiful view of the river and the city itself along both banks. The usual tourist route through the old Salzburg is a narrow pedestrian street Getreidegasse (Getreidegasse), which runs through the center and goes to the main square - Rezidentsplats (Residenzplatz) - a great place for a leisurely stroll with his mouth open and the viewing surround you old buildings. There are many cafes, shops, souvenir shops and confectioneries. The main attraction of the street - a house where he was born and lived until 17 years Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Actually the name of Mozart - is part tourist brand of Salzburg. Only the lazy are not mentions the name in the title of his little store, cafe or product, well, or at least - do not print the portrait of the great composer on a napkin or flyers. Passing through the center, you can find Mozart in all forms - from the famous candy, which for several centuries in a row made by hand according to ancient recipes, finishing slippers classic red and gold colors.

Home town square filled with tourists, and various crew - equestrian, bicycle, car, ready for about 30 euros to bring you around the center. Looking around, we pass on, at Domplatz, the area near the Cathedral.

Kapitelplatts filled structures rather futuristic-modern form, kotrastom looking at the background of classical buildings. The huge golden ball with the boy on the top, chess, in which you can play the scene with the schedule of shows and concerts, and all that - against the background of towering at a height of 120 meters of the fortress Hohensalzburg - a symbol of the city.
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Hohensalzburg Fortress

Attraction | "From the Center Can Easily Climb into the Fortress Hohenzaltsburg"

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Take on a lift or defeat the entire journey on foot - you decide. Built in 1077 is the largest surviving church in Europe and, of course, part of the cultural heritage list of UNESCO. Inside, of course, to wait in line: it is the main attraction of the city, and everyone wants to get there. Besides visiting the various museum displays the fortress itself, one can simply enjoy the magnificent views of the city, or sit in a cozy restaurant. If you use a lift on the way to the castle, be sure to go down on foot down. And at the exit buy the famous pretzel - salted or sprinkled with cheese, sweet butter from the air or puff pastry or covered with chocolate. Descending back to the Old City, mus...Read More

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Hohensalzburg Fortress
Mönchsberg 34
Salzburg, Austria 5020
+43 662 84243011

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Budapest (General)

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Attraction | "Great Panoramic View "

Széchenyi Chain Bridge Photo - Budapest, Hungary

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The top of this local style - the Parliament building, entirely covered with stone carvings. It looks like a giant gothic cathedral or even a few churches, joined together. Inside allowed only in groups, for each language marked a special hour. Inside, among the marble, and ornaments, has been prime minister.On the right side of the wide and relatively clean Danube are seven bridges that Hungarians are very proud of. Bridges huge, heavy, clearly Habsburg in spirit, even if constructed later. You and the subway - at least to see how many homeless people in Budapest. No they are not driving anywhere. Himself sleeping in underground passages on mattresses, covered in these blanket...Read More

The top of this local style - the Parliament building, entirely covered with stone carvings. It looks like a giant gothic cathedral or even a few churches, joined together. Inside allowed only in groups, for each language marked a special hour. Inside, among the marble, and ornaments, has been prime minister.

On the right side of the wide and relatively clean Danube are seven bridges that Hungarians are very proud of. Bridges huge, heavy, clearly Habsburg in spirit, even if constructed later.

You and the subway - at least to see how many homeless people in Budapest. No they are not driving anywhere. Himself sleeping in underground passages on mattresses, covered in these blankets. Only bedside tables is not enough.

On top goes a little lift.
Upstairs caravan stops at the luxurious royal palace. From a panoramic view of the entire Budapest, and inside is the Museum of national art. Worth a look at the cellar of the exposition - icons XV - XVI centuries, and stone carving, collected from all over Hungary.

Old Buda begins almost at the palace. In fact, it is only four streets, parallel running on top of the hill. Around the walls, rising above the pavement in the form of a small stone fence, but stretching far down. Hungarians do not have to learn I would be at full tourist program, and this is the best thing they could do. It is quiet, cozy, almost no one nation, and in homes are the most common Hungarian family. Renewal only in the very center, where the Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church. Here, cafes, shops and tourists. By the way, if the church will not let that happen often, it is necessary to approach the security guards and asked politely: "This is a Catholic church?" The question will give you a man who must be in the church was not out of idle curiosity, and you let them.
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Levante Parliament (The)

Hotel | "Nice Design but Staff Unhelpful"

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I think this place is over rated, not five star.
The biggest disappointment was the hotel room, it's hard to describe how was uncomfortable to use buthroom with transparent wall. Bed is very small. Nightstands no, it had to fold on the floor our stuff.
TV did not work, every day had to call the wizard. During our staying they never changed our linens.
We have been in hotels for 10 days, breakfast every day and every time we came we were asked the number of room. There were not many people to remember us.
The location of the hotel was great. You could easily walk to the center of Vienna and there were both UBahn and tram stops right across the street.

Member Rating 2 out of 5 on June 29, 2010

Levante Parliament (The)
Auerspergstrasse 9
Vienna, Austria
+43 1 228 28

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Radisson Sas Palais Hotel

Hotel | "Very Well Located, All Within Walking Distance"

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The hotel is a bit disappointing - there is no inherent Radisson luxury that involuntarily wait. If you do not expect too much from the hotel, it seems completely and totally worthy.If the settlement take a pledge of 200 euros, cache or block on the card. When you leave return. Furniture old, but not extreme, so to speak, fit into the interior of the old palace. No robes, slippers, toothpaste, shoe polish kit. There is only shampoo, conditioner, soap and a bottle of lotion for the body for two. But there is a free mini-bar, replenished daily.The room has a kettle, coffee-tea bags, sugar. Free WiFi. The hotel has a small gym and sauna. Service is excellent. The breakfast has eve...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on July 2, 2010

Radisson Sas Palais Hotel
PARKRING 16
Vienna, Austria
43-1-515-170

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Vienna Hofburg (Palace, Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection)

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Attraction | "One of the Most Beautiful and Historical Sights of Vienna"

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Here is the first area in the Baroque style - Yozefsplats.Impatience quickly get to the main entrance to the Hofburg will not let me go to the Augustinerkirhe, where married and crowned members of the imperial family, and where lie the hearts of the Habsburgs.Hofburg Palace - the symbol of the Habsburgs, harmoniously brought together a variety of architectural styles.Before we dive into the architectural treasure of the Hofburg, look around: on the contrary Mihaelerkirhe - former court parish church of the Austrian imperial house.Through the arch of the main entrance was taken to the Old Burg, and from there - Heroes' Square (Heldenplatz). Ahead - Arc de Triomphe, and her...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 23, 2010

Vienna Hofburg (Palace, Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection)
Centre Of The Old Town
Vienna, Austria A-1010
+43 01 533 7570

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Stephansdom

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Attraction | "One of the Greatest Gothic Buildings in Europe"

Interior Photo - Stephansdom, Vienna, Austria

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Main Attractions in Vienna - St. Stephen's Cathedral (Shtefansdom), or as affectionately call him the crowns, "Shteffl", which is considered one of the most outstanding achievements of Gothic architecture.In the XII century on this place was a Romanesque basilica. After a fire in 1258 the church was again rebuilt in the Romanesque style, of which survived the huge arched gate and two towers of the pagan. The foundation is a Gothic church was built in 1359, and later, in 1579 it was supplemented by a dome in the Renaissance style. In the evening the cathedral menacing grim and serious. Somehow, not around him a sea of light and shimmering lights, like in the Hofburg. The major a...Read More

Main Attractions in Vienna - St. Stephen's Cathedral (Shtefansdom), or as affectionately call him the crowns, "Shteffl", which is considered one of the most outstanding achievements of Gothic architecture.

In the XII century on this place was a Romanesque basilica. After a fire in 1258 the church was again rebuilt in the Romanesque style, of which survived the huge arched gate and two towers of the pagan. The foundation is a Gothic church was built in 1359, and later, in 1579 it was supplemented by a dome in the Renaissance style.

In the evening the cathedral menacing grim and serious. Somehow, not around him a sea of light and shimmering lights, like in the Hofburg. The major attraction is immersed in darkness and sleep with the sunset. In winter it is very early.

St. Stephen's Cathedral - the national symbol and a symbol of Austria. Is one of the greatest Gothic buildings in Europe. The cathedral was founded in 12 century Roman temple and was the center of the old town. However, in the 13 century it was destroyed, and by the early 14 th century on the ruins of a Gothic basilica grew. In total, the cathedral was built almost 200 years, from 1359 till 1556. Subsequently, the sight of Vienna has repeatedly destroyed during the wars.
During the Second World War Shtefansdom badly damaged by fire, though most of the Gothic structure remained intact. Pummerin - the bell in the north tower - fell and broke. It seems that the church lost, but the inhabitants of Vienna have decided to restore it. This helped them all Austrians. The inhabitants of Burgenland have donated money to the bench for the Eucharist, Carinthia - on the chandeliers, Lower Austria - on the stone floor, Salzburg - in the casket for the storage of the Blessed Sacrament, Vorarlberg - in seating, Tirol - the windows, Styria - the portal in "Worth the giants "Vienna - 230.000 glazed tiles for the roof, Upper Austria - the new" Pummerin. All nine lands took part in the restoration Shtefansdoma. But only 7 years by universal participation of the cathedral was restored, and Austria regained its symbol.

Delighting the cathedral inside and outside proceed to assault South towers are 136 meters I want to see Vienna from the top.At the top is very beautiful! The tower four observation points with telescopes. Panoramic photos are excellent, despite the fact that I have drawn through the glass. Read Less

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Stephansdom
Stephansplatz
Vienna, Austria A-1010
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Belvedere Palace (Oberes Belvedere)

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Attraction | "Belvedere is the Most Beautiful Palace"

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Belvedere Palace built in the early 18 th century and consists of two mansions in the Rococo style. Buildings of the attractions are located opposite each other on the slope above the town. From there a beautiful view of Vienna. Belvedere is the most beautiful palace, built by the famous general who saved Vienna from invasion of the Ottoman Empire, Prince of Savoy. Now the museums of the palace are many items that reflect the history of Austria. Palaces surrounded by extensive gardens, which together creates one of the finest monuments in the world of the Baroque. In the Marble Hall of the Upper Belvedere occurred many important historical events. Hence, too, has a panoramic view of the ci...Read More

Belvedere Palace built in the early 18 th century and consists of two mansions in the Rococo style. Buildings of the attractions are located opposite each other on the slope above the town. From there a beautiful view of Vienna. Belvedere is the most beautiful palace, built by the famous general who saved Vienna from invasion of the Ottoman Empire, Prince of Savoy. Now the museums of the palace are many items that reflect the history of Austria.

Palaces surrounded by extensive gardens, which together creates one of the finest monuments in the world of the Baroque. In the Marble Hall of the Upper Belvedere occurred many important historical events. Hence, too, has a panoramic view of the city.
In 1714, Eugene of Savoy invited for the construction of the lower Belvedere Lucas von Hildebrandt. The palace was completed in only two years later. Today, former living room and other rooms of the palace still leave a strong impression. Especially interesting is the Marble Hall, decorated with frescoes by Martino Altomonte, as well as Hall of grotesques and Marble Gallery, interesting for its magnificent Baroque interior.
Prince Eugene of Savoy was the greatest Austrian commander. He arrived at the court of Emperor Leopold I in 1683, without funds and in the same year began his career defending the Turks besieged Vienna. Prince Eugene was an important figure during the political and economic eminence House of Habsburg.
This palace was mainly for the grandiose celebrations and festivities, as reflected in its elegant main hall, the grand central staircase, marble hall, luxurious rooms, decorated with frescoes and stucco, with painted ceilings, and a chapel with an exquisite altar by Francesco Solimena.
In 1717, Eugene of Savoy decided to build the Upper Belvedere. Construction and interior decoration was completed in 1723

The castle is beautiful. In the summer there, probably even more beautiful, but if you are not interested in its content, meaning to go there for a walk in the rainy seasons there.
The heart of modern exhibition - the art of the turn of XIX-XX centuries, including a significant collection of works by Gustav Klimt. Here you can see the famous masterpieces such as "Kiss" and "Judith". Nowadays halls Lower Belvedere are for temporary exhibitions, where we visited an exhibition of works by Alphonse Mucha.
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Belvedere Palace (Oberes Belvedere)
Prinz-eugen-strasse 27
Vienna, Austria A-1030
43 01 79 55 7 0

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Schonbrunn Palace and Gardens (Schloss Schönbrunn)

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Attraction | "Wonderful"

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At Schönbrunn, there are several types of tickets. The cheapest - Imperial tour - worth 9.50 and includes the inspection of 22 rooms in the palace (ok.35 minutes). Grand tour - 40 rooms for 12.90 euros (approx. 50 minutes). Classic pass - worth 17.90, in addition to the palace you can visit the garden of Rudolph, terrace Gloriette, maze and strudel show. I bought a Gold pass for 36 euros and secured a variety of entertainment for 6 hours. In addition to the above, it includes a visit to the zoo, pavilions, palm trees and desert and a museum of carriages. First, with the audio guide has passed through the halls of the palace. Audioguide detailed and interesting, tells the story of each portrait i...Read More

At Schönbrunn, there are several types of tickets. The cheapest - Imperial tour - worth 9.50 and includes the inspection of 22 rooms in the palace (ok.35 minutes). Grand tour - 40 rooms for 12.90 euros (approx. 50 minutes). Classic pass - worth 17.90, in addition to the palace you can visit the garden of Rudolph, terrace Gloriette, maze and strudel show. I bought a Gold pass for 36 euros and secured a variety of entertainment for 6 hours. In addition to the above, it includes a visit to the zoo, pavilions, palm trees and desert and a museum of carriages.
First, with the audio guide has passed through the halls of the palace. Audioguide detailed and interesting, tells the story of each portrait in the room, who lived here, as happened to him, as were meals, receptions, balls and so on. It is very enlightening in terms of lifestyle and life of the royal family. It was clear that Franz Joseph - a great worker and was the responsibility of public affairs carefully and responsibly. I also remember one of the rooms with white wallpaper, painted blue ink. It turns out that images of children. Wonderful drawings.
We saw the magnificent apartments of Maria Theresa, her living room, bedroom, office ... In one of the most elegant buildings of the palace - Hall of Mirrors, 6-year-old Mozart played music for Maria Theresa and her court. By the way, Maria Theresa, in spite of the presence of sixteen children, was known throughout Europe as the "virgin empress: she came to power, but because her father, Charles VI, was unable to produce a male child, but , the future Empress had yet to fight for the right to become empress. And after that do work on light myriad offspring. Of all her children are the loudest fate awaited his daughter Maria Theresa Marie Antoinette, who became the wife of Louis XVI, and in 1793 came up with him to the guillotine (her pastel portrait in hunting costume on display in one room).
"Millions of living" - the pearl of the Rococo. It is decorated with panels of Chinese Rosewood with precious Persian and Indian miniatures, framed in gilt frames. In the Grand Gallery, where there are special grand receptions, danced once the Congress of Vienna, in the light of 4,000 candles.
In the palace of the park begins, less spectacular than in Versailles, but also striking for its open spaces. Straight from the Palace went off the wide open space, which goes into the hill, top of which is crowned by an elegant pavilion with columns - Gloriette. On both sides of this broad avenue - a regular park.
In the zoo I really liked the pavilion jungle. It is situated on a hillside, and inside there is an elevator from the lower level at the top. And you can just walk upwards along the path among the rocks, waterfalls, lush tropical vegetation, a hoot and the sharp cries of the jungle. There is even a piece of the jungle night, there was already quite different sounds richer and passionate. And the feeling that right in the face of sweeping whether bats, whether large moths. Also good pavilion of the underwater world, where glass walls among the corals and algae float fish a variety of colors. But there's an intricate system of passages, both in the maze, I do not worshiped escape.
After leaving the zoo, almost immediately ran into a long glass pavilion in a dark green metal casing - Palm greenhouse. Inside the pavilion laid track, set the white benches. In addition to the palms, there are encountered and dwarf pines, and flowers, and fruit trees, such as tangerines and lemons. In the next booth recreated desert landscape, where all sorts of cactuses among the sand and rocks.
On the alleys from time to time there are signs, so it is always possible to orient and approach the object of interest.
When you exit the park, in a large spacious room a museum of carriages. What coaches there but no, from tiny baby carriages to the huge imperial. And in another wing of the palace, through the palace square, arrange strudel show. Last strudel show 15-20 minutes, I just went out on the session at 14-00. At the entrance to give a sample product - a piece of apple strudel. A sign that the dough is stretched to the desired thickness, is that through it you can read the fine print. Girl, we demonstrated that the newspaper text is quite visible through the dough. Explain and tell it first in German, later in English.
At Schonbrunn an exhibition of carriages, which exhibited the carriage, sleigh, palanquin, sedan.
In the center of the collection - gilded, ornate imperial carriage (weighing 4 tons), which in the days of coronations harnessed eight horses.
The French park with topiary trees, decorated with mythological statues and crowned at the foot of the hill a fountain of Neptune. There is also the Palace Theatre, where the musical performances and concerts. In the park there are also palm house (Palmenhaus) 1881 - elegant, while industrial and baroque (three-part composition looks like a palace). The construction is very clever and responsible modern taste. Opposite him pavilion sundial.
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Schonbrunn Palace and Gardens (Schloss Schönbrunn)
Schönbrunner Schlossstrasse 47
Vienna, Austria 1130
43 1 811 13-239

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