Sch?nbrunn Palace

Sch?nbrunn Palace (German: Schloss Sch?nbrunn, also transliterated as Sch?nbrunn Palace) is a Baroque art building located in the southwest of Vienna, the capital of Austria. Once the royal palace of the Holy Roman Empire, the Austrian Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Habsburg dynasty, it is now Vienna's most famous tourist attraction. Sch?nbrunn Palace and its gardens are included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List 》. The name of Sch?nbrunn Palace comes from the Holy Roman Emperor Matthias (reigned from 1612 to 1619). Legend has it that he came here hunting in 1612 and drank the spring water here. It was refreshing and sweet, so he named the spring "Sch?nbrunn". , since then "Meiquan" has become the name of this area. In 1743, Queen Maria Theresa of Austria ordered the construction of the majestic Sch?nbrunn Palace and Baroque gardens here, with a total area of ??26,000 square meters, second only to the Palace of Versailles in France.

Vienna Concert Hall

Vienna Concert Hall (Music Hall Vienna) was built in 1867 and completed in 1869. It is an Italian Renaissance building. The exterior walls are yellow and red, and there are many statues of music goddesses erected on the roof, which is quaint and unique. The Vienna Symphony Orchestra holds at least 12 concerts here every quarter. Concerts performed by high-level orchestras and conductors are often held here. If you have the chance, you must come here to listen to a wonderful concert.

Vienna State Opera

The Vienna State Opera is one of the most famous opera houses in the world. It is known as the "World Opera Center" and is also the main symbol of Vienna. Founded in 1861, it was originally the Royal Palace Theater. It is a tall square Romanesque building, modeled on the style of the Italian Renaissance Grand Theater, and is entirely made of light yellow marble produced in Italy.

Famous operas such as "The Marriage of Figaro", "Don Juan", "Escape from the Harem" and "The Magic Flute" have been performed here. The Opera House performs 300 evening performances every year, and the programs are scheduled six months in advance and must be changed every night. The plays are mainly works by Mozart and Verdi. Modern works are generally not auditioned, but some famous operas are newly rehearsed every year and sung by the world's most famous artists. Every New Year's Eve, the Opera House will also hold an annual grand ball. With its luxury and elegance, it has become a grand event where dignitaries, celebrities, and wealthy businessmen from all over the world gather. The President of Austria will attend.

St. Stephen's Cathedral

St. Stephen's Cathedral is a famous building in the Vienna ring landscape. The cathedral was built at the end of the 12th century and has a tall tower. The spire is 137 meters high, second only to the Cologne Cathedral in Germany. The architectural style of the entire church is a peculiar mixture. The west-facing main entrance is in Roman style, the spire is in Gothic style, and the altar is in Baroque style. The integration of these different architectural styles is a symbol of people's construction over a period of more than four years. The result of continuous renovation and construction over the centuries, it is also a reflection of the Viennese people's ability to compromise and reconcile.

Vienna City Hall

Construction began in 1872 and was completed in 1883. It replaces the old town hall on Wipplingerstrasse. This is a neo-Gothic style building. From the architect Friedrich.von.Schmidt. This design was selected by the competent authority among the best designs submitted for competition. In the middle is a huge central spire, with two lower side towers on each side. The most attractive features of its facade are the soaring arched windows and curved balconies with delicate and elegant graphic decoration. Standing on the eaves above the window are very conspicuous three-meter-tall warrior statues wearing armor and holding spears. It was designed by Franz Gastell. People are familiar with it as Rathausman.

Food

The food in Vienna can be said to be a collection of various cuisines. Because the residents of Vienna come from different nationalities from different countries in the original Austro-Hungarian Empire, the food here also absorbs elements from different countries. The advantages. For example: the meatballs inherit the Bohemian style, the spicy braised beef and zander are from Hungary, and the Viennese steak is similar to Milan's buttered beef.

The new generation of Viennese people advocate healthy food, so many first-class hotels now serve "new Viennese cuisine", which is good for health. However, there are still many Viennese people who insist on high-cholesterol diet meals, supplemented by white wine or beer. Visitors may wish to try such a traditional "Austrian-style meal".