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Read more about the article Ranking the Top 10 Famous Habsburg Rulers in Austria’s history
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Ranking the Top 10 Famous Habsburg Rulers in Austria’s history

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:14/12/2023
  • Post category:Vienna history

10 Famous Habsburg rulers you should know The Habsburg dynasty, with its long and varied history, has been a cornerstone in shaping European and Austrian history. In this article we…

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Read more about the article Activities for Schools in Vienna
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Activities for Schools in Vienna

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:28/01/2023
  • Post category:Museums/Our Blog/Recommendations/Vienna history

Are you looking for some popular activities for Schools in Vienna? Vienna is a city rich in culture and history. Schools in Vienna have a wide variety of activities to…

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Imperial Treasury in Vienna – Schatzkammer

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:22/01/2023
  • Post category:Museums

Imperial Treasury in Vienna As one will notice, Vienna is full of imperial buildings, impressive architecture and imperial history. Hence why visiting the Imperial Treasury in Vienna is a must!…

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Schloss Hof

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:02/11/2022
  • Post category:Museums/Vienna history

Schloss Hof - a palace perfect for a day trip visit Have you ever been to or heard of Schloss Hof? Today this baroque palace is part of the Schönbrunn…

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Discover Vienna in a Day: Your Must-Visit Guide

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:17/08/2022
  • Post category:Museums/Recommendations/Vienna history

Exploring Vienna, especially its inner city, is a journey through history and culture. If you're wondering what to do in Vienna for a day, we've got you covered with some…

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How to spend 24 hours in Vienna

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:12/08/2022
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Here's how to spend 24 hours in Vienna It can be tricky if you have limited time but you still want to make the most of your trip. Here are…

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Read more about the article Vienna’s Art Scene
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Vienna’s Art Scene

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:10/08/2022
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Vienna is without doubt famous for its theatres and its art scene, but where did this come from? When did this trend start? Let us answer these questions and tell…

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Read more about the article Enjoy a beautiful view of Vienna from the Kahlenberg
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Enjoy a beautiful view of Vienna from the Kahlenberg

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:10/08/2022
  • Post category:Vienna history

Some of you may have come across pictures taken from the Kahlenberg, offering a stunning view of Vienna. In this post entry, let us tell you about this wonderful mountain…

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Read more about the article Should you your Schönbrunn Palace tickets in advance?
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Should you your Schönbrunn Palace tickets in advance?

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:09/08/2022
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Planning to visit Schönbrunn Palace? This article is for you! Visiting Schönbrunn is a must - if you got enough time to comfortably explore the palace and the garden. But…

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Read more about the article Should you visit the St. Francis of Assisi church?
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Should you visit the St. Francis of Assisi church?

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:09/08/2022
  • Post category:Vienna history

Let us introduce you to the beautiful St. Francis of Assisi church! No matter which district you explore, you will always stumble upon churches in Vienna. You might know the…

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Read more about the article This is our favourite passage in Vienna
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This is our favourite passage in Vienna

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:08/08/2022
  • Post category:Vienna history

 to Ferstel Passage is definitely our favourite passage in Vienna! If you explore Vienna's inner city, you'll most likely walk past the Freyung, and while you do so, you will…

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When is it best to visit the Prater amusement park?

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:08/08/2022
  • Post category:Recommendations/Vienna history

When is it best to visit the Prater amusement park? No matter the time of the day, the Prater amusement park is always worth a visit. But with limited time…

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Read more about the article Visit the Laxenburg park for a wonderful day trip
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Visit the Laxenburg park for a wonderful day trip

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:03/08/2022
  • Post category:Vienna history

Visit the Laxenburg park for a fantastic experience! The palace of Laxenburg and its garden have a true Disney feeling to them. The area of the Laxenburg park is worth…

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Read more about the article When visiting Stephansdom, Make Sure You Visit the Catacombs
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When visiting Stephansdom, Make Sure You Visit the Catacombs

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:02/08/2022
  • Post category:Recommendations/Vienna history

Looking for a unique experience? How about visiting the Stephansdom Catacombs? The Stephansdom (St. Stephen's Cathedral) is Vienna's most famous landmark. With its history dating back to the 12th century,…

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How to visit the synagogue in Vienna

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:02/08/2022
  • Post category:Recommendations/Vienna history

Visit the synagogue in Vienna for a powerful experience! Vienna's city prayer house was built in the years 1825-26 by the architect Josef Kornhäusel. Kornhäusel integrated this main synagogue in…

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Read more about the article Taking a horse carriage tour in Vienna – is it recommended?
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Taking a horse carriage tour in Vienna – is it recommended?

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:02/08/2022
  • Post category:Recommendations/Vienna history

Here is why a horse carriage tour in Vienna is worth it If you stroll through Vienna's inner city, it won't take long till you will notice horse carriages -…

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Parks in Vienna – Volksgarten

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:31/07/2022
  • Post category:Vienna history

The Volksgarten is a beautiful park in the heart of the city Vienna has some beautiful parks one should visit when exploring our city. One of those parks is the…

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Read more about the article Parks in Vienna – Stadtpark
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Parks in Vienna – Stadtpark

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:26/07/2022
  • Post category:Vienna history

The Stadtpark is a true green oasis in the heart of the city! If you are looking for a green place to relax in the inner city, the Stadtpark is…

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Jewish History at the Judenplatz Vienna

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:25/07/2022
  • Post category:Vienna history

Vienna's Judenplatz is a spot full of history, dating back to medieval times: Vienna has a long Jewish history. An important spot for the Jewish history is the Judenplatz Vienna.…

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What to do in the Museums Quartier?

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:25/07/2022
  • Post category:Museums/Recommendations/Vienna history

We love the Museums Quartier, here are a few things you can see and do there. Vienna is a city of museums. Museums that tell the story of our city.…

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Read more about the article See Vienna’s main sites in one day through the Ringstraße
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See Vienna’s main sites in one day through the Ringstraße

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:24/07/2022
  • Post category:Vienna history

Vienna is an international hotspot for history, culture, and art - owing to our imperial history. Exploring a historic city like Vienna can be quite stressful.  Is there a chance…

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Tours in the Vienna State Opera

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:24/07/2022
  • Post category:Our Blog/Recommendations/Vienna history

Tours in the State Opera are special adventures you shouldn't miss out on! If you are interested in classical music, you must visit our State Opera. The Opera was built…

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Read more about the article Going up the stairs at the Stephansdom tower
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Going up the stairs at the Stephansdom tower

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:23/07/2022
  • Post category:Vienna history

Taking the stairs at the Stephansdom tower is a must, if you want some adventure! There are several places in Vienna where you can look over the city from a…

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Read more about the article Schönbrunn or Hofburg – which one to visit first?
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Schönbrunn or Hofburg – which one to visit first?

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:22/07/2022
  • Post category:Museums/Recommendations/Vienna history

Which one should you visit first - Schönbrunn Palace or Hofburg Palace? Vienna, a city steeped in imperial history, dazzles visitors with its stunning architecture and royal past. Two of…

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Learn about Sisi in the Sisi museum

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:21/07/2022
  • Post category:Museums

If there is one person Vienna is famous for, it’s empress Elisabeth – known as Sisi (1837-1898). Vienna's Sisi museum is located in the Hofburg, here you can take in…

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Read more about the article A must visit museum in Vienna – KHM
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A must visit museum in Vienna – KHM

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:21/07/2022
  • Post category:Exhibitions/Museums

Visiting the KHM is perfect for those days where you need a change of your daily routine. If you’re visiting Vienna, you have to visit at least one of our…

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Read more about the article The Viennese Convents of St. Niklas and St. Clara
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The Viennese Convents of St. Niklas and St. Clara

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:03/05/2022
  • Post category:Vienna history

The history of the medieval convents of St. Niklas and St. Clara is overly fascinating I am sure most of us would love to see what Vienna looked like in…

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The History of Austria’s Labour Day

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:30/04/2022
  • Post category:Vienna history

The story of Austria's Labour Day Today marks an important historic date, the first of May, Austria's labour day - or as we call it “Tag der Arbeit”.  The origins…

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Huber & Lerner

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:18/03/2022
  • Post category:Recommendations/Vienna history

Have you heard of Huber & Lerner?  Another shop with a long tradition is located in Vienna’s first district (Weihburggasse 4) and is called Huber & Lerner.  Huber & Lerner…

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Read more about the article Knopfkönig – the perfect place for button lovers!
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Knopfkönig – the perfect place for button lovers!

  • Post author:Sagi Zilbershatz
  • Post published:15/03/2022
  • Post category:Recommendations

The Knopfkönig is the perfect spot for all button lovers out there! There are still quite a few Viennese shops that have a long tradition. One of those is the…

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Read more about the article Vienna’s Silent Jewel: The Breitenseer Lichtspiele
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Vienna’s Silent Jewel: The Breitenseer Lichtspiele

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  • Post published:27/02/2022
  • Post category:Our Blog/Vienna history

For cinephiles and lovers of tradition, Vienna has lots to offer. One of its most underrated cinematic jewels has to be the Breitenseer Lichtspiele. Billed as the world’s oldest continuously…

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The story of Vlad Dracul

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  • Post published:27/02/2022
  • Post category:Our Blog/Vienna history

Vlad Dracul - the real Dracula? Count Dracula fired up people’s imagination so strongly that for many, it’s difficult to separate him from Vlad Dracul. The real-life Vlad III, ruler…

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Read more about the article The spring of Schönbrunn and the story of its name

The spring of Schönbrunn and the story of its name

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  • Post published:22/02/2022
  • Post category:Our Blog/Vienna history

The story of the Spring of Schönbrunn Have you ever wondered where Schönbrunn Palace got its name? It’s not just a fancy title—it all comes down to the Spring of…

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