Lonely Planet Vienna

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2017
• Print ISBN: 9781786574381
• eBook ISBN: 9781787010437

Stephansdom & the Historic Centre

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Stephansdom & the Historic Centre

Neighbourhood Top Five

1Stephansdom Marvelling at the intricate details of Vienna's famous landmark and Austria's best-known Gothic cathedral.

2Literaturmuseum Learning about Austria's literary luminaries and their seminal works from the 18th century to the present day at this new museum dedicated to Austrian writing.

3Historic centre Exploring the quiet courtyards and lanes of Vienna's historic core at your own pace on a self-guided walking tour.

4Mozarthaus Vienna Visiting Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's only surviving Viennese home, where he composed The Marriage of Figaro during his 2½ years here.

5Haus der Musik Conducting your own virtual orchestra and engaging with other interactive exhibits at this innovative music museum.

Explore Stephansdom & the Historic Centre

Vienna's entire Innere Stadt is compact and easily walked – especially its core, the Stephansdom and historic centre neighbourhood. The city's monumental cathedral makes an ideal starting point; plan to spend half a day exploring it in its entirety, including scaling the south tower's 343 steps for sweeping views over the Innere Stadt's rooftops.

After lunch, head to the Haus der Musik and Mozarthaus Vienna to discover the Austrian capital's incredible musical heritage. Other key sights here include the Museum Judenplatz. Keep Vienna's iconic c...

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• Welcome to Vienna
• Vienna's Top 10
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• First Time Vienna
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• Neighborhoods at a Glance
• The Hofburg & Around
• Stephansdom & the Historic Centre
• Karlsplatz & Around Naschmarkt
• The Museum District & Neubau
• Alsergrund & the University District
• Schloss Belvedere to the Canal
• Klimt in Vienna
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• Schloss Schonbrunn & Around
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