By Alli Sewell
Introduction
This list of famous landmarks in Austria includes notable buildings and monuments, as well as...
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The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is Austria's highest surfaced mountain pass road. It runs from...
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Kunsthistorisches Museum is a famous art museum in Vienna. The museum was opened by Emperor...
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Founded in 1735, the Spanish Riding School is a unique landmark dedicated to the preservation...
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Naturhistorisches Museum, or the Museum of Natural History Vienna, is a world-renowned natural history museum...
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Café Central is a famous cafe located in Vienna. This long-standing cafe dates to 1876...
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If you are a classical music fan, one of the historical landmarks in Austria you...
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Also known as Wurstelprater, Prater Amusement Park in Vienna is one of the oldest in...
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While you may think that the Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel, also known as Wiener Riesenrad...
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Highline179 is a bridge located in Reutte on the Austria and Bavaria border. Sitting at...
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Swarovski Kristallwelten was created for the world-renowned crystal brand by André Heller in 1995. It...
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The Aqua Dome Hotel is one of the most unique places to stay in Austria...
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Volksgarten is a beautiful public park in Vienna that was designed in the early 1820s...
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Goldenes Dachl, or Golden Roof, is located in Innsbruck and is often considered the most...
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St. Stephen's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Vienna. The church features Gothic and...
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The Austrian Parliament building is the most important political building in the country. Located in...
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One of the must-visit Austria points of interest for those that like performing arts is...
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Salzburg Cathedral is another beautiful cathedral to see in Austria. This Roman Catholic church was...
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One of the most interesting apartment buildings in Vienna is Hundertwasser House. This unique building...
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Located in Kaprun, about an hour and a half from central Salzburg, Burg Kaprun is...
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As the tallest building in the country, DC Tower 1 has to be on a...
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Pyramidenkogel Tower sits on Pyramidenkogel Mountain and was initially constructed in 1968. This 54-metre tall...
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St Vincent Church sits in scenic surroundings next to Grossglockner in Heiligenblut am Großglockner. It...
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Construction of Fortress Hohensalzburg in Salzburg began in 1017. The building was expanded several times...
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The Historic Centre of Vienna is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that sits in the...
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Located in Vienna, Belvedere Palace is one of the most well-known landmarks in Austria. The...
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Melk Abbey is located in Melk, Austria, and opened in 1089. The abbey you see...
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Hofburg Imperial Palace is another stunning palace structure in Austria. Located in Vienna, the palace...
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Mirabell Palace, or Schloss Mirabell, is a Baroque palace with beautiful gardens in Salzburg. Dating...
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Schönbrunn Palace is one of the most famous landmarks in Europe. This Baroque palace was...
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Rektoratskirche St. Karl Borromäus, more commonly known as Karlskirche, is a Baroque church in Karlsplatz...
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Innsbruck is known for its winter sports, but the city also has some historical landmarks...
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Eisriesenwelt in Werfen is a limestone and ice cave that is found within Hochkogel mountain...
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Hohe Tauern National Park is one of many stunning national parks in Austria. The park...
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Krimml Waterfalls are situated on the Krimmler Ache river within High Tauern National Park. This...
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Kalkalpen National Park is another of the famous places in Austria that allows you to...
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Austria has many natural landmarks to see, including Untersberg on Austria's border with Germany. This...
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Wachau Valley is a beautiful region located west of Vienna near the Danube River. The...
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Schafberg Mountain is one of the most well-known mountains in the Northern Limestone Alps. The...
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Also called the Central Eastern Alps, the Austrian Alps comprise the part of the Alps...
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Lake Zell is a natural landmark within the Austrian Alps. This freshwater lake is one...
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The Beethoven Monument is one of the most iconic Austria monuments. While Beethoven was German...
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Pferdeschwemme in Salzburg is a fascinating monument that includes a sculpture of a horse and...
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Located in Stadtpark, Vienna, the Johann Strauß Monument, or Johann Strauss Statue, is another renowned...
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Another must-see landmark in Austria is Graz Clock Tower, also called Uhrturm. The tower dates...
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Another statue of a composer to see in Stadtpark is the Schubert Monument. Opened in...
Conclusion
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