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This large Baroque palace was designed by Giovanni Pietro Tencala in 1685 as a stately city mansion for Count Dietrichstein. The Lobkowitz family acquired the palace in 1753 and it became known as a music venue where the family’s friend Ludwig van Beethoven performed. Today the palace hosts the Austrian Theatre Museum.

Built between 1782 and 1784, the palace was Vienna’s first Neo-Classical building, imitating ancient Greek and Roman architecture. The formal façade is enlivened by the impressive portal with caryatids by Franz Zauner. The owners, the Pallavicini family, still reside here today, and parts of the palace host a congress centre as well as a museum dedicated to the artist Salvador Dalí.

The palace, designed by Fischer von Erlach between 1699 and 1706, was the residence of the Hungarian Batthyány family, who fought in Prince Eugen’s army (see p40). The Schönborn family acquired it in 1740; today it houses offices.

Count Trautson had this palace built in 1710–17 in French style; Maria Theresa converted it into guards’ headquarters in 1760. Today it hosts the Austrian Justice Ministry.

The Austrian pancake is thicker than its French relative and is served with fillings ranging from jam to ice cream, chocolate or curd cheese.

A statue of the Greek goddess of wisdom towers over the fountain.

The large Art Nouveau conservatory in the Burggarten is a spectacular setting for a restaurant. Dishes are prepared with high-quality seasonal ingredients and you will always find a great selection of cheeses. There is an impressive wine list with the best of Austria’s vintages. In summer there is a bar outside with DJs on Fridays.

This recently renovated greenhouse hosts a stylish restaurant and bar offering fine Austrian wines and occasional live DJ nights. The real star, however, is the beautiful glass building.

Food and drink at this bar and restaurant are Spanish-inspired. Live bands perform nearly every day.