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The fountain, created by Georg Raphael Donner in 1737–9, features allegories of Austrian rivers (see p87).

The hotel is located in an early 19th-century building within walking distance of the Ring. The charming yellow Bieder-meier house has a quiet inner courtyard and a conservatory restaurant.

The grand palace in Neo-Baroque style, built between 1898 and 1901 by Emil Ritter von Förster, is home to one of Europe’s largest auction houses and pawnshops. Four major auctions are held annually in the numerous showrooms and salons (see p93).

Vienna is well known for its antiques, and Dorotheergasse is one of the main areas to head for if this is your interest. At the city’s main auction house, in operation since 1907, you can buy everything from antique furniture to jewellery and paintings. Prices can be rather steep, but it’s a fascinating place to browse around if you can’t afford to buy.

The “Three Hussars” restaurant is a living monument to Viennese cooking traditions in their most exquisite form. It is famous for its delectable hors d’oeuvres and creates sophisticated set meals with several courses and complementary wines. Of course you can also order individual à la carte dishes if you prefer. Seating is in tastefully decorated salons and there is live piano music daily (see p95).

A wide-ranging menu including contemporary Viennese cuisine. Live piano music (see p79).

Although the building is more than 100 years old, the hotel has modern, individually furnished rooms, all of them equipped with TV and Internet. In the morning a breakfast buffet awaits you. The hotel is located in one of the city’s booming areas, with many pubs and bars nearby.

This vegetarian restaurant uses only organic products for its dishes and serves a midday menu.

Early settlements date back to the late Stone Age (5000 BC). The Celts established the kingdom of Noricum in 200 BC. This was conquered by the Romans in 15 BC, who later set up a garrison, Vindobona, in AD 100.

The feast of joy as Christ is resurrected from the dead. It is celebrated with fires and light processions.