This publication is designed to provide you with a summary of Viennese sights. Regardless of whether you have just a few hours to spare to discover the city or plan a stay of several days, we recommend to begin your trail in the geographic (and spiritual) centre of Vienna, namely. St. Stephen’s Cathedral Following your visit to the Cathedral we invite you to embark on a stroll through downtown Vienna. The spot occupied today by the prestigious boulevard “The Ring” is actually the site of a mediaeval city wall. For the time being, let us stay within the precincts of “The Ring”. The title of this chapter is. A Guided Walk through Mediaeval Vienna This initial phase of your city centre tour ends at the Dominican Church. The second stage commences just a few minutes’ walk away at the Urania Observatory and focuses on the Vienna Ring, where mansion houses began to be erected from 1860 onwards, replacing the ancient city wall. Vienna’s grand boulevard: “The Ring” We have devoted a separate chapter to Vienna’s Hofburg Palace owing to the complexity of the subject. Depending on the amount of time at your disposal you can fit the buildings, squares and monuments of the imperial era into one of the two proposed tours. The option is yours! Imperial Vienna: The Hofburg Palace Similar to the Hofburg Palace, Schönbrunn Palace likewise has a special chapter assigned to it. You should plan a whole day to explore this former imperial summer residence including a visit to Europe’s finest zoo. Schönbrunn Palace The “Gürtel” or Belt is another ring road encompassing Vienna and covers a distance of three to six kilometres from St. Stephen’s Cathedral. This chapter summarises the sights situated within the “Gürtel” or those close to the city centre that can be accesses to both quickly and easily by public transport. Belvedere Palace, Prater Park, Hundertwasser & Co.weiterlesen