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YOUR GUIDE TO THE 10 BEST OF EVERYTHING
TOP 10
VIENNA
MICHAEL LEIDIG & IRENE ZOECH
EYEWITNESS TRAVEL
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Contents Vienna’s Top 10 Vienna’s Highlights Produced by Sargasso Media Ltd, London Reproduced by Colourscan, Singapore Printed and bound in China by Leo Paper Products Ltd First American Edition, 2003 11 12 13 14 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Published in the United States by DK Publishing, 375 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014 Copyright 2003, 2011 © Dorling Kindersley Limited, London A Penguin Company Reprinted with revisions 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011
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Stephansdom
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Hofburg Palace
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Kunsthistorisches Museum
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The Belvedere
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Karlskirche
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Museumsquartier
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Staatsoper
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Secession Building
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Hundertwasserhaus
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ISSN 1479-344X ISBN 978-0-75667-036-8
Schloss Schönbrunn
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Moments in History
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Museums
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Within each Top 10 list in this book, no hierarchy of quality or popularity is implied. All 10 are, in the editor’s opinion, of roughly equal merit. Floors are referred to throughout in accordance with British usage; ie the “first floor” is the floor above ground level.
Art Galleries
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Unusual Museums
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Places of Worship Palaces and Historic Buildings
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The information in this DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide is checked regularly. Every effort has been made to ensure that this book is as up-to-date as possible at the time of going to press. Some details, however, such as telephone numbers, opening hours, prices, gallery hanging arrangements and travel information are liable to change. The publishers cannot accept responsibility for any consequences arising from the use of this book, nor for any material on third party websites, and cannot guarantee that any website address in this book will be a suitable source of travel information. We value the views and suggestions of our readers very highly. Please write to: Publisher, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, Dorling Kindersley, 80 Strand, London, Great Britain WC2R 0RL, or email:
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Parks and Gardens
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Around Town Central Vienna
Monuments and
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Memorials
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Schottenring and
Theatres
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Alsergrund
Composers
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Town Hall and
Music Venues
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Museumsquartier
Underground Vienna
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Opera and
Shops and Markets
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Naschmarkt
Children’s Attractions
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From Karlskirche to
Walks
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the Belvedere
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Viennese Dishes
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Greater Vienna
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Cakes
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Heurigen
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Streetsmart
Cafés
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Practical Information
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Restaurants
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Places to Stay
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Festivals
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General Index
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Stephansdom 8–11 Hofburg Palace 12–17 Kunsthistorisches Museum 18–21 The Belvedere 22–25 Karlskirche 26–27 Museumsquartier 28–29 Staatsoper 30–31 Secession Building 32–33 Hundertwasserhaus 34–35 Schloss Schönbrunn 36–39 Top Ten of Everything 40–81
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Vienna’s Highlights 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. The following 10 sights are a must for any first-time visitor, but no matter how many times you return, you will always discover something new.
% Karlskirche This impressive Baroque church, built in the early 18th century, has two distinguished columns on either side and a large dome overhead. It is a magnificent sight which dominates Karlsplatz (see pp26–7).
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