A Day in Vienna: What You Can Do

What if you only have one day to spend in a city. What do you do? Of course, it depends on the city itself. If you're in Paris, for instance, you'd probably go to the iconic landmarks and drink coffee in the cafes there. In Rome, you might spend the day zooming around the 'Eternal City' on a Vespa! And when in London, it's visiting the Queen all th way! But what about in Vienna? What would you do in the beautiful Austrian capital if only had a day to spend here? Well, here are some wonderful suggestions!

 

Visit the Historic Palaces of Vienna

When thinking of Vienna, it's the stunning palaces and classic architecture that always come to mind. Such beautiful buildings and landmarks are a dime a dozen here. There are so many that you can actually spend an entire day just visiting them, basking in their opulent glory and nostalgic maximalism. And these places are so vast, you'll probably only be able to fit a handful in a day. If that's the case make sure you fit in Schönbrun, Hofburg, and Belvedere palaces—all are remnants of Austria's regal past. It also helps that the garden grounds here are such sights to see! 

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Learn About the Lipizzaner Stallions

It's no secret that Vienna's fairytale-like charm is what draws many people into the city. And there's a place where that charm is taken up a notch: The Spanish Riding School. Watch as the beautiful Lipizzaner stallions show off their graceful forms and adorable skills in an equestrian show like no other. While Vienna no longer has horse-drawn carriages on the streets, this place brings you back to a time when that was the norm. Beyond the grand hall where the show takes place, there are countless exhibits and galleries in the school that offer more info on these beautiful and intelligent creatures. 

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Explore Vienna's MuseumsQuartier

Though Vienna boasts a lot of beautiful neighborhoods, there's one district within the city that's more of a landmark itself than an actual community. This is the MuseumsQuartier—a collection palatial galleries that show and chronicle the very best of Austrian artistry. The Leopold Museum, for instance, houses Viennese artworks that show the evolution of art in the Austrian capital, ranging from its classical years to the Art Nouveau period and more. The Architekturzentrum Wien, on the other hand, is solely devoted to contemporary architecture. a palette cleanser of sorts from the city's overall classic style. 

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Read to Your Heart's Content

Though you're already in Vienna, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, there's one place that you can escape to, both literally and figuratively, in the city even for just a day. It's the Austrian National Library. It's a glorious collection of books, novels, manuscripts, and the like, Revel at the manuscripts written by such great minds like Freud and Mozart. Fall in love with the heroes and heroines of the millions of novels here. And since it's located in Josefsplatz, you can easily take any public transport system to get here in the morning and go home by closing time in the early evening. 

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Listen to Fine Music

Speaking of Mozart, did you know you can actually visit his old house here? It's become a shrine to classical music, having preserved the life of one of the world's great composers in history. It's one of two places in Vienna where you can learn and enjoy classical music. After all, because of Mozart, the city has become somewhat of a capital for the genre. But what's the other spot? The Vienna Opera House, of course! After you spend the morning in Mozart's home, you can head on over to this classical site to listen to the composer's best works. 

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Enjoy Vienna's Many Cuisines

It's too bad that Vienna isn't as known as a city for food as the likes of Paris, Rome, and more. The Austrian capital has its fair share of culinary hotspots ready to tantalize the taste buds of those lucky enough to spend even just a day here. so if you're here and have nothing else to do, why not indulge in the best dishes money can buy? There's The Palmenhaus, a greenhouse-like brasserie that serves up delicious Austrian food with some Mediterranean twists. Café Central, on the other hand, is perhaps the most famous—as well as one of the sweetest—establishment of its kind in the city. 

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While it's easy to think that Vienna is probably one of the most boring cities in the world, albeit the most beautiful, it's far from it! There are many things to do, see, and even eat in the city that spending one day here might not be enough! 

Though you'll better enjoy your stay here if you got a luxurious Viennese rental for a home!