DK Travel : Vienna : Architecture

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Palais Trautson

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.
Purist Villa

The symmetrical Villa Moller by Adolf Loos (1917) reflects his principles of the use of space.
Renaissance

The portal of the Salvatorkapelle dates back to 1530.
Roman Houses

Early houses were built by the Roman garrisons.
Schönberg’s Grave

Composer Arnold Schönberg (1874–1951), the creator of the 12-tone music technique (see p59), has a striking modern cube as his gravestone, designed by the sculptor Fritz Wotruba.
Schubert’s Grave

Franz Schubert was buried at the Währinger Friedhof on 21 November 1828, following his early death aged 31. When the cemetery was closed down in 1872, however, his bones were moved to the Central Cemetery. There he was given an honorary grave among many of his composer friends.
Stephansdom

Vienna’s spectacular Gothic cathedral sits at the heart of the city and dominates the skyline (see pp8–11).
Votivkirche

The impressive sandstone church in Neo-Gothic style was built between 1855 and 1879 to express gratitude that Franz Joseph survived an assassination attempt in 1853 (see p96).
Wotrubakirche

The unconventional church was constructed between 1974 and 1976 following designs by the Austrian sculptor Fritz Wotruba, who died shortly before the work was finished. Situated atop a hill at the edge of the city, it consists of 157 concrete cubes in various sizes that form a harmonious whole. In the spaces between the cubes glass panes flood the interior with daylight.
Zeughaus

The 16th-century headquarters of the Vienna fire brigade were altered to Baroque style in 1731. The plain façade is contrasted by the pediment with elaborate sculptures.