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Rathaus, Vienna

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Architectural Building Landmark
The capital city's Neo-Gothic city hall, Rathaus, serves as the house of municipal government. Built between the 1872 and 1883 by Friedrich Schmidt, the building resembles a Gothic cathedral. Front and center is the 98 m (321 ft) tall tower with the statue of a medieval knight perched on top. Rathausmann, who has become an icon of Vienna, is inspired by the armor of Emperor Maximilian I. Climb 331 steps to reach the top of city hall's tower and take in the view of Vienna below. Inside, explore the council chamber, festival hall, senate chamber, grand staircase, stone halls, and coat of arms halls. Audio guides are available in English. Put Rathaus into our Vienna trip generator and find out what's close by, where to stay, and where to head next.
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  • August 16, 2017
    What a huge building this is. The spires tower upwards. Easy to walk around and view. Unfortunately we ran out of time to enter.  more »
  • August 16, 2017
    Beautiful gothic building, impressive! We arrived at this beautiful square during the film festival, which with all the locals to eat assembled for the occasion, and the stage for projection, gave the new town hall, a very distinctive and international flair
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  • August 15, 2017
    Here, you can feel right, and dwell time. First visit the magnificent Town Hall and then stroll through the Park. The foodie/film fest in the Park is worthwhile in any case. Well attended during the day but at night packed. Food (at the austr. foodie stand - grilled tuna avocado & Salsa a dream!) and Aperol spritz at the people watching - what if you want more?
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  • June 15, 2017
    I like the concept of Rathaus in major European Cities, the idea of Centralized town hall is great. .. Its a Great place to visit in Vienna, a Splendid piece of Architecture.
  • February 23, 2017
    Take a quick trip to this beautifully designed city hall. I appreciated the view and just sat there in amazement, wondering how someone could create something that beautiful. Would highly recommend.
  • May 14, 2017
    It's a impressiv building with a big square in its front. I liked the massive body of it in the contrast with the slim towers on its top.
  • March 14, 2017
    Super Christmas market place. I like it most of all cities I have visited. The decoration is breathtaking and kids love that incl. all attractions.
  • June 20, 2017
    Gorgeous! You can walk around, take your time, and it's breathtaking!
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