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Vienna City Hall

Vienna, Austria

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Vienna City Hall

A neo-Gothic town hall on the Ringstrasse in Vienna, Austria, built between 1872 and 1883 by Friedrich von Schmidt, with its tower topped by the Rathausmann figure. Visitors photograph the facade from Rathausplatz and join guided tours inside.

Highlights

  • Christmas market and ice rink
  • Summer film festival screen
  • Seven interior courtyards

Good to know

  • Free tours need online booking
  • Event setups can block the facade
  • Tours do not run on weekends

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