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Though Mozart lived at a handful of different addresses in Vienna, this is the only apartment that has survived.

#THINGS TO DO IN VIENNA ITALY FREE#

Free audio guides & printed descriptions are available. The Sisi costs 16 EUR and includes admission to the Sisi Museum, the Imperial Apartments, and the Imperial Silver Collection.

The famous Vienna Boys Choir performs at High Mass at the Gothic Imperial Chapel every Sunday. There are several exhibits here, including the Sisi exhibit (which highlights the life of Empress Elisabeth) and the royal apartments themselves. Previously, it was the principal palace of the Habsburg dynasty for more than 7 centuries. One of the biggest palace complexes in the world, the Hofburg is the official residence of the President of Austria.

You can explore 22 rooms with the Imperial Tour (18 EUR) or 40 rooms with the Grand Tour (22 EUR). The interior is incredibly ornate with paintings, woodwork, chandeliers, and elaborate decorations. It’s now one of Vienna’s top attractions. This 1,441-room palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and started off as a hunting lodge before becoming the summer residence of the Habsburgs, one of the most prominent dynasties in European history, during the 1700s. Belvedere 21 is closed on Mondays but has late night opening on Thursdays. Admission is 16 EUR and guided tours can be booked in advance for a flat rate fee of 90 EUR for up to 20 people. The free grounds feature beautiful fountains, gravel walkways, ponds, statues, plants, and flowers. The Palace has a permanent collection at the Upper Belvedere while special exhibitions are held at the Lower Belvedere (contemporary art is located at the Belvedere 21, which is nearby). The Belvedere is home to an incredible art collection with works by Renoir, Monet, and Van Gogh, among others. No matter how long you plan to be in the city, this Vienna travel guide can help you plan the perfect trip - and save money along the way! If you think three days is enough, spend four. In fact, there’s so much to do here that I advise you to spend an extra day here. There’s a lot to do in Vienna and you can easily spend weeks trying to see it all. Vienna has countless museums, palaces, markets, restaurants, quirky art exhibits, delicious food halls, neighbors a wonderful wine region, and is a quick train trip to Bratislava. Since my first visit, I’ve come to appreciate the city and all it has to offer. (Ok, it’s always been an arty paradise and maybe the “stiff capital” was just my incorrect first impression.) Over the decade I have been visiting this city, I’ve watched Vienna change from a stiff capital city to a cool, hip, foodie, and arty paradise. Home to schnitzel, Freud, Mozart, the Habsburgs, opera, art, coffee shops, and so much more.