Austria | Vienna City Walk (Part 2)

Day 3 Hotel → Vienna City Park → Johann Strauss Statue → Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna → Café Sacher → Vienna State Opera → Kärntner Straße → Hotel am Parkring *️⃣Kunsthistorisches Museum Built in 1891 during Emperor Franz Joseph's reign to display the Habsburg dynasty's centuries-old collections, it ranks among the world's most renowned museums. Its most eye-catching treasure is the iconic "Saliera" salt cellar. The museum boasts one of the finest and most comprehensive painting collections globally, particularly its Old Masters section featuring works from Renaissance artists like Raphael, Titian, Dürer to Rubens. *️⃣Vienna State Opera One of the world's most famous opera houses and a primary symbol of Vienna, the "City of Music," often called the "World Opera Center." Completed in 1869, this grand square Romanesque structure is built entirely with Italian cream-colored marble, featuring opulent architecture. It forms Europe's "Big Three" opera houses alongside Milan's La Scala and Paris Opera. Day 4 Augustinian Church → Austrian National Library → Hofburg Palace → Hofburg Palace Gate → Mozart Statue → Heroes' Square → Vienna City Hall → Votive Church → Karlskirche → Musikverein (Golden Hall) → Hotel *️⃣Austrian National Library Established in the 14th century, now one of the world's most celebrated libraries. Its grand hall houses over 200,000 meticulously arranged historical volumes. The reading hall features a life-size statue of Emperor Charles VI (the library's founder) at its center, surrounded by 16 Habsburg emperor statues on the pillars, radiating imperial grandeur. *️⃣Vienna City Hall Completed in 1873, this neo-Gothic masterpiece showcases characteristic pointed arches, loggias, balconies, lancet windows, and elaborate carvings. *️⃣Votive Church Also called Votivkirche, located beyond the Ringstraße. After passing Vienna University, its striking twin spires create an unforgettable silhouette. *️⃣Musikverein (Golden Hall) Opposite Karlskirche across the street stands this iconic Italian Renaissance venue - the annual home of the Vienna New Year's Concert. Its yellow-red façade and rooftop music goddess statues exude timeless elegance.