This 107 mertes long, 40 metres wide and 136 metres tall massive church was dedicated to St. Stephen. The building is made of limestone but soot and other forms of air pollution accumulating on the church have given it a black color. However, recent restoration projects have again returned the building to its original white.

The Cathedral’s massive south tower is its highest point and a dominant feature of the Vienna skyline. At the tip of the tower stands the double-eagle imperial emblem with the Habsburg-Lorraine coat of arms on its chest, surmounted by a double-armed apostolic cross. The north tower stands at 68 meters tall (223 ft), roughly half the height of the south tower.

The main entrance to the church is named the Giant’s Door. The tympanum above the Giant’s Door depicts Christ Pantocrator flanked by two winged angels. On the left and right are the two Roman Towers. The Roman Towers, together with the Giant’s Door, are the oldest parts of the church.

The cathedral stands high in glory with its ornately patterned, richly coloured roof, 111 meters (361 ft) long, and covered by 230,000 glazed tiles. The roof is so steep that it is sufficiently cleaned by the rain alone and is seldom covered by snow. St. Stephen’s Cathedral has 23 bells in total.

There are 18 altars in the main part of the church, and more in the various chapels. There are several formal chapels in St. Stephen’s Cathedral including St. Katherine’s Chapel, St. Barbara’s Chapel, St. Eligius’s Chapel, St. Valentine’s Chapel and many more.

The original building was taken over by Duke Albert of Saxen-Teschen who used it as his residence and later brought his graphics collection there from Brussels. The collection was expanded by Albert’s successors. In 1776, the Austrian ambassador of Venice presented nearly 1,000 pieces of art to Duke Albert and his wife Maria Christina.

Since 1805 it has been founded in one of the most magnificent neoclassical palaces in Europe: the Palais Albertina. The Batliners then set up the Herbert and Rita Batliner Art Foundation, which transferred the artworks to the Albertina as a permanent loan. The museum houses works from the Swiss collection of Eva and Mathias Forberg, around 100 works from the Batliner Collection,  outstanding works by Paul Klee from the Carl Djerassi Collection, paintings by Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Miró, Klee, Kandinsky, Chagall, and other masters along with late works by Picasso and exhibits by Rothko and Bacon and works by contemporary artists such as Anselm Kiefer and Gerhard Richter.

Although the Albertina is a state museum, it is particularly fortunate because it gets a larger proportion of its budget from the private sector than other museums in Austria. When in Vienna, the museum is a must see by all the art lovers.

The 11 kilometer-long City Hiking Trail 1 begins at the terminus of tram line D in Vienna’s heurige town of Nussdorf and leads you to the Vienna Woods and Danube, through vineyards and woods to the Stefaniewarte on the Kahlenberg. On the you can stop by at Restaurant Kahlenberg as well as at the heurige on Wildgrubgasse, Kahlenberger Straße and in Nussdorf. If you take the City Hiking Trail 1a, you get to hike along the Danube beach promenade, climb the Leopoldsberg and the Kahlenberg and end up in the romantic Kahlenbergerdorf.

The 120 kilometer-long Rundumadum Hiking Trail has inns and shelters for resting in between the hike. The trail encircles the city in 24 easy to manage stages.

The 17 kilometer long circular First Vienna Water Trail is for those who love waters. It starts from the Lower Old Danube (U1 Alte Donau) to the National Park Donauauen. Those who prefer the shorter distance of 7.5 kilometers can turn around at the Kaisermühlenspitz and finish their tour with a walk across the Kagran Bridge.

When visiting Green Prater, you can take up the 13 kilometer-long City Hiking Trail 9, which takes you directly from Praterstern (U1 Praterstern) away from the main avenue on the level to the little water meadow area at Freudenau.

The famous City Hiking Trail 5 lets you walk through old cellar lanes, roam through vineyards and oak woods and catch a glimpse of the rare orchids that grow here. Hiking companions are available for free at the starting point of your tour in the heurige town of Stammersdorf.

Tiergarten Schönbrunn(Vienna zoo) – this is located very close to the palace in Schönbrunner Schlossstrasse. This zoo built in the mid-18^th century has a wide range of animals kept within it. Children are especially fascinated by its animals. This is another place you must visit. You wil be awed by the cleanliness and concern that the zookeepers have.

Schloss Schönbrunn (Schönbrunn Palace) – this palace is located in the street Schönbrunner Schlosspark, Vienna, AT-1130, Austria, AT.  To visit this entire faculty you need at least half a day. The palace features 40 exceptionally furnished rooms that will hold you in awe. Not only this, its gardens are even more remarkable. Wide expanses of greenery spreading around it like an oasis of calm on earth. The spectacular view it offers is breadthtaking!

Botanische Gärten der Universität Wien (University Botanical Gardens) – these gardens are located in Mechelgasse 2, Landstrasser Gürtel 1, Vienna, AT-1030, Austria, AT. Covering an area of 20 acres / 8 hectares, this garden is truly a sight to behold. The tranquility is almost tangible in the air. Built by Empress Maria Theresia, as a rather grand herb garden, this garden today is one of the leading attractions of Vienna. It features several plant species that hold special significance in the field of botany. Its construction and architecture are excellent examples of Viennese culture and excellence. It is open daily and entry is free of cost.

Wiener Staatsoper (Vienna State Opera) / Staatsoper (Opera House) – this opera house is located in 2 Opernring, Vienna, AT-1010, Austria, AT. A performance by the Vienna State Opera is an experience that must not be missed at any cost. It is one of the best opera companies in the whole of Europe.  The building itself is a breathtaking sight with its Neo-Romantic façade and palatial features. It dates back to the 1860s. However the original opera house had to be rebuilt following damages that it sustained during the WWII. Its size is enormous and it can accommodate as many as 2000 people! If you ever visit Vienna you must visit the Opera house. It is open almost daily while the timings vary from show to show. There is an entry fee.

Watersports on the Old Danube – Located in  Vienna, Austria, AT, the ‘Old Danube’ is a long stretch of clear blue water. While it is certainly a picturesque sight, it is also a source of goo entertainment. During the summer month a variety of water sports are hosted here and this is the major cause for its popularity. Not only the tourists but also the Viennese flock to this island to swim, sail or even windsurf. This is the perfect place for you if you are a fun-loving person. It is open daily and the entry is free.

Prater Amusement Park / Riesenrad (Giant Wheel) – this place is located in Prater 9, Wiener Praterverband, Vienna, AT-1020, Austria, AT. Filled with fun and frolic this amusement park is another must visit. Located close to Vienna city centre, it features rides ranging from merry-go-rounds and ghost trains, to go-karts and speedy roller coasters, perfect for those looking for a quick adrenaline rush. The ride Riesenrad transports passengers to a height of more than 65 metres / 213 feet, where the views are awe-inspiring. Though filled with many modern rides, this park’s roots date back to the 19th century. The spreading ‘Green Prater’ forest is also located close by.

It was in the year 1569; Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II procured a large tract of the land on the floodplain of the Wien River below wowloeeneath a hill, having the position as between the Meidling and Hietzing, where an earlier owner, in 1548, had formed an illustrative mansion named as Katterburg. The emperor therefore ordered the entire area to be fenced and keep there games as like the pheasants, ducks, deer and boar, in order to perform and provide as set it as the court’s recreational hunting ground. In a small separate part of the area, “exotic” birds like turkeys and peafowl were ckept. Fishponds were even too constructed there. For around a century and so the area there was used as a hunting and recreational ground.  The spot was much favorite of Eleonore Gonzaga who there lived hunting, and rather elaborated much time there and was bequeathed the area as her widow’s residence after the death of her husband. It was during 1538 to 1643 she added a palace to the Katterburg mansion, there in 1642 there is the first mention of the name as “Schönbrunn” on an invoice. The origins of the Schönbrunn orangery there go back into the past to Eleonore Gonzaga as well.

There is a much noted and recognized sculpted place as between the palace and the Sun Fountain that is recognized as the Great Parterre. The French garden is a big part of the area that was planned by Jean Trehet in 1695. It contains, among other things, a maze as well. There are many other attractive spots as well activities as found in the Palace complex including the world’s oldest existing zoo, an organgerie made about around in 1755, staple luxuries of European palaces of its type, a palm house too is well recognized over there. The garden axis points is on the side of about 60 meters higher hill, that since the 1775 has positioned the Gloriette structure. Another noticeable structure at the Schonbrunn is Roman Ruin that is also known as the Ruin of Carthage, the Roman Ruin is a set of follies made by the noted architect Johann Ferdinand Hetzendorf von Hohenberg and there he made an entirely new architectural feature in 1778.

Fleming's Deluxe Hotel Wien-City, 5 star hotel in Vienna

•    Overview of the Hotel: This recently opened hotel is located at the back side of the Vienna’s Town Hall. The two restaurants at the hotel feature the classic French brasserie cuisine, steaks, fish and seafood. One can here enjoy the spacious spa, fitness area, Finnish sauna, a steam room and a state of the art gym. The hotel has total 207 rooms.

•    Amenities at the Hotel: For amenities and services in the hotel they include the common one as restaurant, bar, 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms,         rooms/facilities for disabled guests, elevator, safe, heating, design hotel,         air conditioning and snack bar. In services it includes as room service,       meeting/banquet facilities and laundry.

•    Hotel Rules: With respect to the hotel policies as for the Fleming Deluxe hotel they remain common at the universal spaces in the hotel. However the hotel policies vary as according to the different type of room where a person stays in. The check in point into the hotel is 14:00 hours and the checkout point is 14:00 hours. The cancellation and prepayment policy there vary according to the room types. Pets are allowed into the hotel on certain applicable charges. Hotel accepts cards of American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB and Maestro.

•    Hotel Room Types and Rates:

Superior Double Room: € 285 (Per Night)
Deluxe Double Room: €305 (Per Night)

Radisson BLU Style Hotel, 5 star hotel in Vienna

• Overview of the Hotel: Situated as close to the center of Vienna, this is the hotel close of Vienna and much easier reach of St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Kohlmarkt and Graben. This stylish boutique hotel provides free Wi-Fi and free minibars. The Radisson BLU Style Hotel’s Restaurant Sapori provides the Mediterranean cuisine and Austrian classics. The inviting Bar H12 gives guests to end the day in a cozy atmosphere as in relaxed music and cool drinks. The location of the hotel is much closer to the Imperial Palace and Freyung shopping streets. The hotel has about 78 rooms and it is the chain of Radisson Blu.

• Amenities at the Hotel: As for the general amenities in the hotel it includes as restaurant, bar, 24-hour front desk, newspapers, non-smoking rooms, express check-in/check-out, safe, soundproofed rooms, heating, design hotel, baggage storage, gay friendly, air conditioning. In services one can enjoy the following one as room service, meeting/banquet facilities, business center, babysitting/child services, laundry, dry cleaning, breakfast in the room, ironing service, currency exchange, shoe shine, fax/photocopying, ticket service, atm on site.

• Hotel Rules: With respect to the hotel rules in the hotel Radisson BLU style, there remains uniform hotel policy at the common areas of the hotel. However, the hotel policy keeps on changing according to the type of room where a person stays in. The check in time into the hotel is 15:00 hours and the check out time is until 12:00 hours. The cancellation and prepayment policy into the hotel room varies according to the room type. Pets are allowed into the hotel on certain applicable charges. Hotel accepts cards like American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club and Maestro.

• Hotel Room Types and Rates:

Standard Room: € 132 (Per Night)
Superior Room: € 202.50 (Per Night)
Junior Suite: € 256.50 (Per Night)

DO&CO 5 star Hotel in Vienna,

•    Overview of the Hotel: The hotel is situated at an exceptional location at the very center of Vienna along with the spacious, luxurious rooms looking towards the St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The hotel provides from everything from state-of-the art technology in your room as large flat screen TV, a 24 hour breakfast and others.  The location of the hotel at St. Stephen’s Square makes the DO&CO Hotel Vienna an ideal point to look at the city sights by foot. The hotel has about 41 rooms and it is the chain of Design Hotels.

•    Amenities at the Hotel: For the general facilities in the hotel it includes as Restaurants, bar, 24-hour front desk, newspapers, non-smoking rooms,         rooms/facilities for disabled guests, elevator, safe, soundproofed rooms,        heating, design hotel, baggage storage. Whereas in services it include as       room service, meeting/banquet facilities, business center, babysitting/child services, laundry, dry cleaning, breakfast in the room, ironing service, honeymoon suite, currency exchange, bicycle rental, shoe shine, packed lunches, car rental, tour desk, fax/photocopying and   ticket service.

•    Hotel Rules: With respect to general policies at the hotel it remains uniform at the common area of the hotel, but gets changed according to the room type. The check in time into the hotel is 15:00 – 00:00 hours and the check out time is until 12:00 hours. The cancellation and prepayment policy vary in the hotel according to the room type. Pets are allowed on request. The hotel accepts credit cards as American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB and Maestro.

•    Hotel Room Types and Rates:

Double Room with Courtyard View: € 275 (Per Night)
Double Room with City View: € 295 (Per Night)
Deluxe Suite: € 960 (Per Night)
Suite with Terrace: € 1550 (Per Night)

Hotel Ambassador, five stars hotel in Vienna

•    Overview of the Hotel: Situated at the center of Vienna, this five star hotel is center of political and cultural activities from all over the country. Under floor heating and individually adjustable air conditionings are some of the facilities that make Hotel Ambassador unparalleled to other hotels in town. There every room in each category shows an expression of the charm of the building. Hotel Ambassador has a special location, with Kärntner Strasse that has on one side and the historic Neuer Markt on the other side. In hotel there are about 86 rooms.

•    Amenities at the Hotel: As for amenities and services in the hotel, the prominent ones available in the hotel remains to be as restaurant, bar, 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, elevator, express check-in/check-out, safe, heating, baggage storage, room service, meeting/banquet facilities, business center, laundry, dry cleaning, breakfast in the room,  ironing service, currency exchange, shoe shine, car rental, tour desk,  fax/photocopying and ticket service.

•    Hotel Rules: With reference to hotel policies for Hotel Ambassador there are some general rules that are necessary for every guest to follow. However, there are even certain rules that even get changed as according to the room type. The check in time into hotel is 14:00 hours and the check out time there is until 12:00 hours.  Pets there are allowed on request. The hotel even accepts cards like American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, JCB and Maestro.

•    Hotel Room Types and Rates:

Classic Double Room: € 215 (Per Night)
Classic Double Room for Single Use: € 175 (Per Night)
Theme Double Room: € 323 (Per Night)
Theme Double Room for Single Use: € 262 (Per Night)
Classic Double Room: € 194 (Per Night)
Classic Double Room for Single Use: € 158 (Per Night)

Museum Vienna’s Albertina is standing on one of the last remaining parts of the fortifications of Vienna, the Augustian Bastion. Originally, the Hofbauamt was constructed there at about the second half of the 17th century, in that location. In 1745, it was again reconstructed by the director of the Hofbauamt, Emanuel Teles Count Silva-Tarouca as to transform it into his palace. That’s why it is known as Palais Taroucca. The building later on adapted by the Duke Albert of Saxen-Teschen. He made it as his home and later on brought his collections of graphics from Brussels, there he worked as the governor of the Habsburg Netherlands. For the purpose, made the building as extended by Louis Montoyer. After that, the palace immediately bordered the Hofburg. The collection was expanded by Albert’s successors.

The collection was developed by the Duke Albert with the Genoese count Giacomo Durazzo as he was the Austrian ambassador in Venice. In 1776, the count presented about 1,000 pieces of art to Duke Albert and his wife Maria Christina.  In the 1820s Archduke Charles, the foster son of Duke Albert and Maria Christina, made more changes into the building made by Joseph Kornhäusel, that made an impression even over the interior design and decoration.  At the start of the year 1919, the building as well as collections passed from the Habsburgs to the ownership of the Republic of Austria. In 1920, the collection of prints and drawings was even modified with the collection of the former imperial court library. The name Albertina was then in 1921 was given to the structure. In March 1945, the Albertina was heavily damaged by bomb attacks during World War II. Albertina was entirely renovated and modernized from years 1998 to 2003, however graphics collections were put on to display only after year 2008.