DK Travel : Vienna

Splendid edifices, magnificent palaces and imposing churches spanning the centuries all make Vienna a wonderful city to visit, oozing both charm and atmosphere. Although its imperial grandeur can still be felt, this city of music has more to offer than just its glorious past; contemporary architecture, a brimming cultural scene and a vibrant nightlife add to its appeal. No matter how many times you return, you will always discover something new.

Tiefer Graben

Mozart stayed at No. 18 on this street during his first concert tour to Vienna in 1762.
Tiroler Garten

Archduke Johann so admired the Tyrolean landscape and its alpine architecture that he ordered that an area within Schönbrunn Park be kept as a natural alpine landscape in the 19th century. Today it still boasts an alpine-style house with a small farm and an orchard.
Titanic

A veritable dance temple with two large floors. The music is mainly House, Funk and Hip Hop.
Topfengolatsche

These puff pastries are filled with curd cheese and dusted with icing sugar.
Tunnel

International food with a large number of Oriental dishes. In the cellar there is live music daily.
Turkish Fountain

The Arabic-style fountain is beautifully tiled.
Turkish Siege

After Turkish troops failed to conquer Vienna in 1529, a 200,000 strong army under Kara Mustafa returned in 1683. The city was held under siege for three months, but with the help of Polish troops it was liberated in September 1683. Prince Eugen finally diminished the influence of the Ottoman Empire with his victory in Belgrade in 1717.
U4

Next to the U4 stop Meid-linger Hauptstrasse it hosts theme nights from Boogie to Classic Rock.
Uhrenmuseum

Located in one of Vienna’s oldest houses, this museum is dedicated to timepieces of all ages and shapes. Items include an astronomical clock from 1769 whose hands take 20,904 years to do a full turn.
Universitätsbräu

In the former pharmacy of the 18th-century hospital enjoy simple but tasty dishes.

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