The Evolution of the Viennese Architecture

One of the most important aspects in the cultural tourism is the architecture. Vienna is one classic example of the trends in Europe – found as a Roman colony, developed as a medieval fortress and later an imperial capital, this city mixes the ancient with the modern and the classic with the experimental.


The hotels in Vienna are among the few buildings that hasn't been erected during the Habsburg rule. Many of the magnificent churches and palaces hold the spirit of the empire. A variety of architectural styles can be found, such as the Romanesque Ruprechtskirche and the Baroque Karlskirche. Styles range from classicist buildings to modern ones. Among the symbols of the city are the gothic cathedrals – the St. Stephen cathedral and the Votivkirche. Major tourist attractions include the imperial Baroque palaces of the Hofburg, Schonbrunn and Belvedere.

Vienna is a place where the architectural trends are clearly visible and recognisable. Art nouveau left many traces – houses, statons and churches rank among the best known examples of Art Nouveau in the world. Concurrent to the Art Nouveau movement was the Wiener Moderne, during which some architects shunned the use of extraneous adornment.

Modern and experimental architecture is well presented in Vienna. The Hundertwasserhaus, designed to counter the somewhat sterile look of modern architecture, is one of the Vienna's most popular tourist attractions. Another example of unique architecture is the Wortubakirche. The 202 m-high Millenium Tower is the highest building in Vienna. The Austrian capital is the seat of a number of United Nations offices and various international institutions and companies. Their tall buildings are located in special complexes.

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