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Clearly neogothic, the Viennese Rathaus dates from in the second half of the 19th century (1872 to 1883). Here, Vienna’s mayor and federal governor Michael Ludwig, the city and federal council and municipal administration reside. And group tourists may head for the restaurant Wiener Rathauskeller in the historic basement, with vaulted ceilings and painted walls.
In front of City Hall, Rathauspark marks the best known outdoor event space in town, staging the annual Film and Food Festival, the Christmas market and the ice rink, the opening of the Vienna Festival (Wiener Festwochen), and other smaller events throughout the year.
Burgtheater Just opposite the Vienna City Hall you will find the Burgtheater, a beautiful neo baroque building. The theatre is one of the best in Europe. If your German isn’t up to speed, visit the fabulously romantic restaurant Vestibül at the theatre.
Next on your tour, the University of Vienna (Universität Wien), represents an imposing neo renaissance building. Most importantly, it is the oldest university in the German-speaking world and one of the largest in Central Europe.
Whether you are on a bike or tram or just walking, Café Landtmann is another perfect hop off point. Not only was this elegant coffeehouse Sigmund Freud‘s favourite and offers fabulouse apple strudel and various coffee specialities.
Vienna's University. One of the last bastions and element of the old city wall is Mölkerbastei. Actually, it is so picturesque that it appeared in numerous international movies, for example for The Third Man and A Dangerous Method. Around the corner you’ll find the Beethoven Pasqualati house.
Just after the University you will find neo-gothic Votivkirche. In the mid 19th century, the Habsburgs built it to thank God for saving the young Emperor Francis Joseph from an attempted assassination.
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