Things to do in Vienna

If you are in Vienna, then you must visit the Kunsthistorisches Museum. It was built by Emperor Franz Joseph to display the imperial collections. The museum has great artwork done by Europe’s top sculptors, artists, and painters, and the art displayed in the museum will give you a glimpse of the Great Roman and Greek Empire. One of the must go places in the museum is the Picture Gallery, as it has some of the most famous paintings in this world, which includes Giuseppe Arcimboldo's Summer (1563), Pieter Bruegel the Elder's Tower of Babel (1563), and Raphael's Madonna of the Meadow (1506). The main focus of the paintings is culture the 17th century, and you can also view the work of Dürer, Rubens, Tintoretto, Titian, Van Dyck, Van Eyck, and Veronese. Don’t forget to check out the Kunstkammer, as it displays objects that were originally created for Habsburg emperors. There are over 2200 objects displayed, and includes things made from silver, gold, and crystal. The artwork consists of clocks, ivory carvings, tapestries and vessels with precious stones. You will surely by awed by the artwork in the Kunsthistorisches Museum (KHM) and your visit there will be an experience you won’t forget.

If you want to see the perfect amalgamation of old European architecture and modern art, then the Museumsquartier is one place that you should definitely visit. The place was opened in 2001, and is one of the biggest cultural quarters in the world. It is located near the old city, and consists of several shops, museums, restaurants, and cafes that are spread over 640,000 square feet. The Museumsquartier also known as MQ has a charm of its own. Visitors get to experience the urbanity, and at the same time get to retain the old Viennese culture. The place has different programs, and people get to enjoy the local architecture, arts, dance, fashion, literature, music, and theater. Art enthusiast can enjoy the (Museum of Modern Art) that displays Picasso and Warhol, and there is the Leopold Museum as well, which has an impressive collection of Schiele’s work. People who love architecture should visit the Kunsthalle Wien (Vienna Art Gallery) and must have a look at the displayed collection. After you are done visiting the museums, you can sit back and relax at the central courtyard with a steaming cup of coffee. The Museumsquartier attracts around 3.8 million people every year, and should be on your bucket list, when in Vienna.

If you are fond of Opera, then you must visit the Vienna State Opera to listen to the music there. You can do that by either being a part of the tour, which are lead by experienced guides, or you can purchase a ticket and experience the evening performance that takes place from September till June. Remember to get the tickets beforehand, as they are usually sold on the internet in advance. The State Opera has over 50 shows that are performed over a course of 300 days, and the best part is that there is a different program every day, which is a great treat for music lovers. The State Opera House is worth the visit as the opera is performed by a very famous orchestra team and also consists of different performances that reflect on the Viennese culture and heritage. The repertoire ranges from the 19th century to the current 21st century and often includes ballet performances that will leave you in awe. If you want to experience Vienna in totality, then don’t forget to visit the State Opera, when visiting the city.