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<p>Vienna, the heart of the Habsburg Monarchy for 650 years, used to be a nexus between East and West, a point of great powers and a Cultural cradle. Austria&#39;s capital still shines bright with classic palaces, famous Opera and Concert halls &ndash; but also innovative Museums, Galleries, and Restaurants that will serve you much more than the local Schnitzel. You can always find a moment of peace walking along the lovely Danube river, which inspired Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss, Hyden and many others when they lived and created here. Vienna is still a lively music center, and you can always catch a show &ndash; whether in the streets and markets or in a marble palace.</p>

The two Baroque palaces were built in the 18th century as a summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy. They are known as the Upper Belvedere - full of huge rooms for entertaining - and the Lower Belvedere - the former living quarters - and are set in huge and magnificent gardens. They are considered to be the best Baroque palace in the world.

The Upper Belvedere is now a gallery showing Austrian art from the Middle Ages to the present day, including the world's best collection of Gustav Klimt. Klimt's famous golden The Kiss is here. In The Orangery next to the Lower Belvedere houses changing exhibitions, and in the Lower Belvedere you can see the prince's living quarters and staterooms, plus the stables.

ארמון בלבדר - תרבות - יש הרואים במעון הקיץ של הגיבור הצבאי, הנסיך Eugène of Savoy, היפה שבארמונות וינה

Belvedere

The House of Habsburg was one of the most important royal dynasties in Europe and ruled Austria for six centuries. Through prudent marriages they managed to also gain Spain, Hungary, parts of France and many other lands. They built many fine churches and residences and rarely finished any of them. The Hofburg was the Imperial Palace until 1918, although strictly the Habsburg dynasty had died out and been succeeded by another by then. The palace remains the center of government for Austria but these days the occupier is a democratic republic rather than kings and queens.

The palace is an amalgam of eras and styles, much of it rich 17th and 18th century Baroque. Don't miss the Renaissance wing Stallburg where the famous dancing horse, the Lipizzaners, are stabled.

ארמון הופבורג - תרבות - קומפלקס המבנים, שבו נמצא ארמון הופבורג בלב העיר העתיקה, היה מרכז השלטון של האימפריה ההבסבורגית במשך מאות שנים, וכיום הוא מאפשר הצצה מרתקת לשגרת חיי היומיום של המשפחה

Hofburg

Hofburg Palace

Judenplatz, the Jewish Square, was the heart of the Jewish ghetto at 13th - 15th centuries, and today it is an important milestone in the history of the Jews of Vienna.. A memorial to the 65,000 Austrian Jews victims who were murdered in the Holocaust stands in the square . The white cube structure in the center was designed by British artist Rachel Whiteread, with library bookshelves that symbolize the spiritual tradition of " people of the Book".
The Jewish Museum , that also stands in the square, houses the archeological finds of the medieval synagogue, which were discovered by chance when work was carried out on the site to build an underground parking lot.
The synagogue, which was one of the great synagogues of the Middle Ages, was systematically destroyed after the pogrom in 1420 - 1421 and only its floor remained intact.

Judenplatz - אטרקציות - Judenplatz ,כיכר היהודים, היתה לב הגטו היהודי בין המאות 15-13 וכיום מרכזת ציוני דרך חשובים בהיסטוריה של יהודי וינה

Judenplatz

The Church of St Charles Borromeo, or Karlskirche, is the finest baroque church in Vienna and was built between 1716 and 1739, after a vow by Karl VI at the end of the 1713 plague. It was designed and commenced by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach and completed by his son Joseph. Although predominantly baroque, it combines several architectural styles.
The twin columns are modeled on Trajan's Column in Rome and show scenes from the life of St Charles Borromeo (who helped plague victims in Italy), to whom the church is dedicated. The huge oval dome reaches 236 ft (72m); in combination with the church's large windows, the dome's height creates a bright, open nave. There is  a small museum with a handful of religious art and clothing purportedly from the saint, but the highlight is the lift to the dome for a close-up view of the detailed frescoes by Johann Michael Rottmayr. The altar panel is by Sebastiano Ricci and shows the Assumption of the Virgin.

Karlskirche - אטרקציות - כנסיית Karlskirche היא אחד ממבני הכנסייה הבארוקיים הידועים והגדולים ביותר מצפון להרי האלפים

Karlskirche

Located just off the famous Ringstrasse, to the south of Maria Theresa Square, Vienna’s Museum Quarter  (Museum Quartier) ranks among the world’s largest cultural quarters, housing over 20 museums. Completed in 2001, the vast complex covers 640,000 square feet, taking over the site of the former imperial stables and encompassing a number of cafés, bars, restaurants, shops and public spaces, among its many museums and art institutions. A marvel of modern city planning, effortlessly blending baroque and modernist architecture, the massive redevelopment cost 145 million euros to complete.
Notable highlights of the Museum Quarter include the Leopold Museum, housing a sizable collection of Austrian art, including the world's largest collection of works by Egon Schiele; the Museum of Modern Art (MUMOK), Central Europe’s largest modern art museum; and the Kunsthalle Wien, where international contemporary and modern photography, video and film make up the majority of exhibitions.

Museumsquartier MQ

If you’re looking to sample authentic Viennese cuisine or soak up some local culture, pay a visit to the Naschmarkt, the oldest and most beloved of Vienna’s many markets. Dating back to the 16th century, the Naschmarkt has occupied its present location since 1793, stretching for more than a kilometer along the Wienzeile, just south of Vienna’s historic center. Over 170 stalls take over the vibrant market hall each day between 6am and 6.30pm, selling an array of food produce from around the world.

Visiting foodies will be in heaven here, with stalls heaped with fresh meats, seafood, fruits and vegetables, international wines and artisan cheeses. Most notable is the variety of ethnic cuisines, from an Indian and Middle Eastern section dotted with kebab and falafel huts, to a spread of stalls devoted to Oriental cuisine and a colorful array of exotic spices.

נשמרקט - קניות ושווקים - שוק האוכל הענק הוא ללא ספק המקום הכי ססגוני בוינה

Naschmarkt

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Vienna, the heart of the Habsburg Monarchy for 650 years, used to be a nexus between East and West, a point of great powers and a Cultural cradle. Austria's capital still shines bright with classic palaces, famous Opera and Concert halls – but also innovative Museums, Galleries, and Restaurants that will serve you much more than the local Schnitzel. You can always find a moment of peace walking along the lovely Danube river, which inspired Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss, Hyden and many others when they lived and created here. Vienna is still a lively music center, and you can always catch a show – whether in the streets and markets or in a marble palace.

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