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The grave of the leading Secessionist painter Gustav Klimt (see p25) is in the Hietzinger Cemetery, close to Schloss Schönbrunn. The simple gravestone bears his name in the way he signed his works of art. He died in 1918 following a stroke.

This ancient town has a fine Augustine abbey that was founded in the early 12th century by the Babenberg ruler Leopold III.

Custom-made clothing has been the focus of this elegant establishment for nearly 150 years. The shop itself is internationally admired as Adolf Loos transformed it into a masterpiece in 1910.

Located in a small side-street, most of the modern rooms are very quiet. The wide range of rooms suits all budgets, as you can chose between various sizes and standards. There is a breakfast buffet.

The Vienna Concert House was opened in 1913 by Emperor Franz Joseph I and the design, by Ferdinand Fellner and Hermann Helmer, is clearly influenced by Art Nouveau style. With seven halls, more than 3,100 seats, and a diverse programme, including contemporary and classical music and jazz, the Konzerthaus attracts music-lovers from various camps.

This exquisite restaurant, specializing in Viennese cuisine, is located in the Hotel Bristol. Once you’ve tried a bite of the excellent food, you’ll be a firm convert to the pleasures of Austrian cooking – it’s not surprising that the chef de cuisine , Reinhard Gerer, is one of the country’s star cooks. There’s an extensive list of both national and international wines as well as Schnaps, and cigars are also available (see p95).

This top-of-the-range restaurant in the Hotel Bristol serves delectable Austrian and international specialities and offers a great view of the opera house (see p78).

This museum seeks to shed light on Vienna’s darker side and presents the city’s most sensational crimes from the Middle Ages to the present. You will find gruesome exhibits here, such as the mummified heads of executed criminals and grisly murder weapons. The museum also details the development of Austria’s legal system.