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St. Stephan's Cathedral - Stephansdom |
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This gothic church is one of Vienna's landmarks. Romanesque in origin, its construction began in the 12-th century.Later it was completely reconstructed in the gothic style. The baroque altarpieces were added in the 18-th century. The Cathedral is dedicated to St. Stephan, the first martyr of Christendom. |
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It is an interesting 5 minute walk on Roten Turm street to Stephansplatz, or 1 stop on the U1, from Schwedenplatz. | |
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Vienna International Center (VIC) and UNIDTED NATIONS OFFICE VIENNA The complex is also headquarters to the Atomic Energy Agency, CTBTO and UNIDO |
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U1 direction Kagran. Exit at Kaisermühlen/Vienna International Center. Enter thru Checkpoint 1 for a tour of the premises or shop in the visitors´ center | |
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Danube Canal |
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Jogging, cycling, riverside restaurants, boat trips,... |
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A downhill walk on ´Laurenzerberg´ brings you straight from the hotel to the Danube canal embankment, which is part of Vienna´s green recreation area, including a bicycle route to other recreation resorts. | |
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The Imperial Palace was once the administrative heart of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy besides housing the downtown imperial apartments and imperial treasure collection. Today it houses the presidential offices. |
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Simply walk across the inner city of Vienna, or take the Ring Tram circle line. | |
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Karlskirche |
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Church of St. Charles Borromaeus by Fischer von Erlach: For lovers of the baroque art this church was built 1716-37 |
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Walk down on Roten Turm street and Kärntner street, or: take 2 stops on the U1, boarding on Schwedenplatz, exit at station Karlsplatz/Oper | |
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25 min |
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Leopold museum, MUMOK, Kunsthalle are the modern complement to the Museums of Natural and Art History across the road |
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Walk up and through the Imperial Palace, cross the `Ring´ and the park between the Museums of Art and Natural History. Or: Take 2 stops on the U3, boarding on Stephansplatz. Exit at station Volkstheater | |
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Ring Trams |
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Line 1 and 2 are circle lines taking you around the ´Ring´ and the many sightseeing pinpoints like the Opera House, the Imperial Palace, the Parliament, the University, the Museums of Natural and Art History, the Urania observatory etc. |
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Walk down to Schwedenplatz and board the tram | |
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