Vienna

Grandeur and grace radiate throughout Vienna, Austria. As the historical capital of the country it holds the reins as the cultural, economic and political center of the nation. Imperial-style architecture embraces the city, a tradition from the Habsburg Monarchy that ruled from the 13th century up until 1918. Viennese culture is deeply rooted in tradition, seen through examples of choirs and a famed riding school that date back to the 15th century. Music also plays a central role in the city’s history as some of the most distinguished composers have called Vienna home, including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Joseph Haydn, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Franz Schubert.

Vienna, Austria

MAK Museum

In 2014, the MAK Museum became the first museum to use bitcoin to acquire art.

Vienna, Austria

Amalienbad

Built to encourage personal hygiene and physical fitness at a time when few Viennese residents had their own bathrooms.

Vienna, Austria

Burgtheater

Built in 1741, this theater premiered three Mozart operas and Beethoven's 1st symphony.

Vienna, Austria

Stephansdom

Although construction of this cathedral started in 1137, St. Stephen's as we know it today wasn't completed for over 800 years.

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Vienna, Austria

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Vienna, Austria

Palmenhaus Schonbrunn

This Victorian-era palm house is home to over 4,500 plant species cultivated from all over the world.

Vienna, Austria

Schonbrunn Palace

This 1,441-room Baroque palace is one of the most important architectural, cultural, and historical monuments in Austria.

Vienna, Austria

Kunsthistorisches Museum

The "first" art catalogue and theft in Vienna's largest Art Museum. Two anecdotal tales of the Habsburg Empire's fascination with the Arts encapsulate the countless stories to be shared about Vienna's bedazzling institution.

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Vienna, Austria

Jörgerbad

This is the oldest indoor pool in Vienna and was the first to largely abolish gender segregation.

Vienna, Austria

Österreichische Galerie Belvedere

Formerly the summer residence of an Austrian prince, this Baroque palace was one of the first public museums in the world when it began displaying artwork in 1781.

Vienna, Austria

Vienna State Opera

Austrians took pride in this opera house. After a bombing in 1945, the building was reconstructed, and performances were broadcast on national television.

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