Art and Culture

Imperial Vienna Vienna was once the heart of the Habsburg Austrian Empire.  Power was reflected in the palaces built to house the nobility, and these palaces are grand examples ...

The Österreichische Galerie Belvedere is one of the world's most important museums with collections spanning from the Middle Ages to the present day. The museum is housed in the Belvedere ...

This interesting example of low- income housing uses a mixture of architectural elements and materials. Glass, brick, ceramic, and color are used to both individualize the exterior of each of ...

Schönbrunn Palace is one of the most important cultural monuments in Austria and since the 1960s has also been one of the major tourist attractions in Vienna. Soon after the ...

This pavilion was built to house the works of artists who turned away from conservative academic aesthetics and formed the Secession Movement during the late 19th century. The entrance is ...

Approximately 50 operas and 20 ballets are offered in the repertoire every season, which runs from 1 September to 30 June. It is not, however, the number which is important ...