Vienna is the capital of Austria, its political, economic and cultural centre. It is also one of the nine lands of this state. Located in the east of the country. Vienna is the largest city in Austria and also the seat of the United Nations. In the article we will tell you about the sights of this beautiful city. Kreuzenstein Castle is worth a visit for those people who are interested in the history of the country. After all, it is not only instructive, but also interesting! Kreuzenstein is a cultural monument of Austria, located a few kilometers from Vienna. It has a rich history of 400 years.
Vienna, the capital of Austria, has many interesting objects. Some of them are located on the territory of the High Market. Here was the center of the great Roman camp of Vindobona. This square was a place of judgment and a stage for executions. Also on the high square is the wedding fountain, built of white marble by the architect Fischer von Erlach. Here you can also see the most beautiful amber clock, designed by the artist Franz von Mach. Art Nouveau pavilions have been recreated on Karlsplatz, whichwere once built by Otto Wagner for the railway in the city. These pavilions compete with the first Viennese building in the same style - the Secession Building, located in the western part of Karlsplatz. On its territory there are monuments dedicated to Josef Madersperger (he created the sewing machine) and Ressel Josef (invented the propeller). The technical university and the beautiful Church of St. Charles Borromeo adjoin the southern part of the square, the Artist's House (a neo-Renaissance building) and the Musical Society building adjoin the northern part, and the Vienna Museum to the east.
The capital of Austria will be of interest to those who love and respect history. First of all, it is worth visiting the Swiss Court. At one time, the Swiss guard was located here, performing the function of the personal protection of the emperor. It was on the orders of Ferdinand the First that the castle was built in the Renaissance style with the most beautiful Swiss gates. From here you can get to the imperial chapel, which is made in the Gothic style. The chapel was built under Frederick III. A little later, her style was supplemented with baroque elements. Also here you can see the spiritual treasury, which contains many priceless exhibits: relics that belonged to the Dukes of Burgundy, the king's cradle, a golden jug, the crown of the Roman Empire, the regalia of the Roman Empire. The capital of Austria is a city of bridges. The city is divided into several parts by the Danube River, the Danube Canal and the Vienna River. Austria is an amazing country, there are more than 800 small and large bridges in its capital. The most famousof these are the High Bridge, the Radetzky Bridge, the Fillgraderstiege Staircase, the Hungarian Small Bridge, the Small Bridge, the Strudlhofstiege Staircase and the Rahlstiege Staircase, as well as the Small Bridge. All of these buildings combine pleasant design and history.
The capital of Austria is also known for other interesting sights. These are the State Opera, Museum Quarter, Hofburg, Prater, Hundertwasser House, Sacher Café, Ringstrasse and Schönbrunn Palace.
