Wien by Barbara Wei

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The days in Vienna are all beautiful. In this magazine, I part them in five sections- art, museum, religion, food, street and death.

Sights in Vienna Vienna is old, Vienna is new – and so varied: from the magnificent Baroque buildings to “golden” Art Nouveau to the latest architecture. And over 100 museums beckon… What thrills millions of visitors to Vienna is confirmed for the ninth time by a renowned, international city comparison: Vienna is number one in every way. The most livable city in the world for the ninth time!

Vienna can be experienced in a variety of ways – on foot, by Citybike, on skates, or by boat. From the city center to the Donau Auen National Park there are always new ways to see the city. Moving around Vienna on foot is a particularly pleasant way of sightseeing for many reasons: Vienna is a green city, from the parks on the Ringstrasse to green spaces such as the Augarten or Prater. Almost half of the metropolitan area is made up of green spaces. And when you get tired, the nearest underground station, tram or bus stop is never far away.

Neubau – Vienna's Seventh district – cool, independent boutiques such as this have sprouted for several years now. Designer fashions, quirky homewares, and alternative arts all you can find in here.

Landstrasser GĂźrtel 1, 1030 Wien www.bundesgaerten.at 23 March to 05 August Daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., closed in bad weather

Alpengarten The gardens of the Belvedere are a highlight of Baroque landscape architecture. A reflecting pool was created in front of the place, in which the building's faĂ§ade is reflected. The large terraces with ponds connect the Upper to the Lower Belvedere. The

Kammergarten was originally reserved only for the man of the house and his closest associates. The Alpine Garden in the palace park is the oldest in Europe.

Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27, 1030 Wien www.belvedere.at

Belvedere Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736), successful general and art connoisseur, had Belvedere garden palace built by Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt as his summer residence – at the time it was still outside the gates of the city. This baroque architectural jewel consists of two palaces (Upper and Lower Belvedere), which today house Austrian art from the Middle Ages to the present day. The heart of the Belvedere collection is formed by the 24 paintings of Gustav Klimt with his golden images "The Kiss" and "Judith". Klimt's "The Kiss" in particular is world-famous. The 180 x 180 cm painting was created in 1908/09 and shows Klimt and his friend Emilie Flöge as a couple in love. "The Kiss" is probably Austria's most famous work of art. Klimt's portraits of women also impress and be marveled at in the Upper Belvedere. The permanent exhibition at the Upper Belvedere was completely redesigned at the beginning of 2018: a total of 420 works can be seen in seven themed rooms spread over three floors. Thematically, the tour starts with the history of the Belvedere. In the other rooms, works of art from the Middle Ages, Baroque, Classicism and Biedermeier periods are shown. A separate, large area on the first floor is naturally dedicated to Vienna Modernism and the art of 1900, where Klimt's "Kiss" has found its new home. Finally, the art of the inter-war and post-war periods is shown on the second floor.

The Belvedere is not only a magnificent Baroque palace but also houses one of Austria's most valuable art collections – with key works by Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele and Oskar Kokoschka.

Simmeringer HauptstraĂ&#x;e 234 1110 Wien November to February Mo - Su, 08:00 - 17:00 March Mo - Su, 07:00 - 18:00 April Mo - Su, 07:00 - 19:00 May to August Mo - Su, 07:00 - 20:00 September Mo - Su, 07:00 - 19:00 October to November Mo - Su, 07:00 - 18:00 on holidays, 10:00 - 17:00

Zentralfriedhof Stretching over more than two square kilometers, the great Central Cemetery hosts perhaps the world's largest concentration of memorials honoring the dead. Among those interred here are Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Johann Strauss and Johannes Brahms.

Vienna has its own very special note. And not just when it comes to music. When it comes to shopping, too, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find much that is refreshingly different!

Shopping in the Old City

Design souvenirs from Vienna Also, you can fine the Design souvenirs from Vienna.Those on the search for special souvenirs from Vienna will find them in stores with a select designer offering.

The MQ Point is where culture meets kitsch, and serious art rubs shoulders with offbeat humor. It sells imaginative products as well as museum tickets. The MQ Point is more than just a run-of-the-mill museum shop, it stocks cool design and unconventional gifts including mugs, bags, buttons and T-shirts with fun messages. Every month the store picks a designer of the month and goes on to market products created by the winner at affordable prices. The result is an exciting cross-section of the Austrian and international design scenes.

Naschmarkt Wienzeile, 1060 Wien www.wienernaschmarkt.eu between Karlsplatz and Kettenbrückengasse U4: Station Kettenbrückengasse U1, U2, U4: Station Karlsplatz Mo - Fr, 06:00 - 19:30 Sa, 06:00 - 18:00

MQ Point in the MuseumsQuartier/main entrance Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Wien www.mqpoint.at daily, 10:00 - 19:00

Vienna’s best-known market has around 120 market stands and restaurants for a colorful culinary offering ranging from Viennese to Indian, from Vietnamese to Italian. The Naschmarkt has developed into a meeting point for young and old. The colorful throng is worth seeing, even if you don't want to buy anything. Particularly pleasant is sitting outdoors on the Naschmarkt in summer, eating, drinking and watching people go about their business.

St. Stephen's Cathedral St. Stephen's Cathedral is the symbol of Vienna. Construction commenced in the 12th century. Today, it is one of the most important Gothic structures in Austria.

A visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral is a must for every visitor to Vienna.

Stephansplatz, 1010 Wien www.stephanskirche.at Mo - Sa, 06:00 - 22:00 Su, 07:00 - 22:00 on holidays, 07:00 - 22:00

St. Stephen's Cathedral is 107.2 meters long and 34.2 meters wide. It has four towers. The tallest of these is the south tower at 136.44 meters. The tower room, from which there is a gigantic view across

Vienna, is reached via 343 steps. A total of 13 bells hang here. However, the best-known bell of St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Pummerin, is located in the 68.3 meter-tall north tower.