Un tempo una delle grandi città imperiali d'Europa, Vienna porta ancora i segni distintivi dei suoi anni di gloria: sfarzosi palazzi barocchi, prestigiosi teatri d'opera e balli dell'alta società che si tengono durante le celebrazioni annuali del Carnevale. La capitale austriaca rimane un luogo incantevole, elegante ma non appariscente, romantico ma comunque riservato e trasudante di fascino d'altri tempi. I monumenti più sorprendenti sono riuniti nel centro storico di Vienna, patrimonio mondiale dell'UNESCO, e lungo la Ringstrasse, la storica circonvallazione che circonda la Città Vecchia e il quartiere dei musei (MuseumsQuartier). Gli edifici imponenti abbondano, dal grande Rathaus, o Municipio di Vienna, al Palazzo del Parlamento austriaco e alla cattedrale gotica di Santo Stefano, alle magnifiche sale del Burgtheater e al Teatro dell'Opera di Vienna (Staatsoper). Appena fuori dal centro, i palazzi imperiali del Castello di Schonbrunn (Schloss Schonbrunn) e del Palazzo Belvedere (Schloss Belvedere) sono le attrazioni più apprezzate della città, mentre la leggendaria Scuola di Equitazione Spagnola mette in mostra i cavalli lipizzani. La posizione strategica di Vienna, vicino ai confini di Ungheria, Slovacchia e Repubblica Ceca, la rende un'ottima base per esplorare altre città europee durante le gite di un giorno a Bratislava, Budapest, Salisburgo e oltre. Più vicino a casa, opta per una romantica crociera sul Danubio, goditi una degustazione di vini nella valle di Wachau o fai un'escursione o un tour in bicicletta attraverso i boschi di Vienna.
Winter is a magical time to visit Vienna, with its UNESCO-listed palaces lit up with festive illuminations, atmospheric Christmas markets, and the New Year’s Eve Imperial Ball marking the start of the ball season. After a long winter, spring is the time for sipping Viennese coffee at a terrace café and strolling beneath the cherry blossoms in Stadtpark.
The best way to get around Vienna is by public transportation. The city and its suburbs are well connected by bus, streetcar, U-Bahn (metro), and S-Bahn (commuter train). You can purchase a 1-, 2-, or 3-day transportation pass that will give you access to public transportation in Vienna’s central "core zone" or choose a pass that includes attractions, as well as unlimited transport access. Note that this does not include airport transportation.
Vienna has long been celebrated for its rich desserts, the most famous of which is the Sacher torte, a rich chocolate cake laced with apricot jam. While variations of the treat are available at cafes and supermarkets across the country, The Hotel Sacher claims to have the original recipe, which they guard carefully. You can try Sacher torte by the slice at the hotel’s Café Sacher or by an entire prepackaged cake to bring home with you.
Three days in Vienna will give you enough time to see many of the city's highlights and still have time left over to check out a classical music concert, spend time sampling coffee drinks in local cafes, and take a day trip out into the Austrian countryside.
...AltroThe two things Vienna is perhaps best known for is its baroque architecture and its long association with classical music. Baroque highlights include the famous Schönbrunn Palace and the Belvedere. The city is also a great place for classical concerts, with regular live performances at the famous Musikverein and at churches across the city.
...AltroWhile Vienna proper is a great place to explore by bike, fans of outdoor recreation who want something a bit more vigorous will find better cycling still in the narby Wachau Vallwy, a popular spot for bicycle wine tours. Not far from Vienna, the Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park is a great spot for summertime hiking.
...AltroVienna is full of free things to do, from wandering Schönbrunn's Palace Park to visiting the interiors of St. Stephen's Cathedral. Many of the city's top museums are also free on the first Sunday of the month, including the Wien Museum Karlsplatz and the Römermuseum (Roman Museum).
...AltroVienna is absolutely worth visiting, particularly if you're a fan of architecture and the arts. It's full of museums, historical palaces and churches, and entertainment options (particularly of the classical music variety) and makes an excellent base for visiting other nearby spots such as Bratislava and Salzburg.
...AltroWhile Vienna merits plenty of time, two days is definitely enough to get a sense of the city. You’ll have enough time to visit the historic Schönbrunn Palace and Hofburg Imperial Palace, see “dancing” Lipizzaner horses at the Spanish Riding School, and check out a museum or two.
...AltroNumero di attrazioni | 93 |
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Numero di tour | 798 |
Numero di recensioni | 25.980 |
Valuta | EUR |
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