Vienna sights
Am Hof
The Babenberg rulars of Vienna once had a fortress on Am Hof square before moving to the Hofburg and there are also Roman ruins here. The Kirche Am Hof, on the southern side, is a Baroque adaptation of its fire-damaged Gothic predecessor. One the north side, the former 16th century civic armoury is situated. The Mariens�ule (a column dedicated to the Virgin Mary) in the centre of the square was erected in 1667. Judenplatz, the old Jewish quarter, is to the north-east.
Ankeruhr
The Ankeruhr is a picturesque Art Nouveau clock mounted on the Anker insurance company's buildings at Hoher Markt 10-11. It was created in 1911 and shows over a 12 hour period, figures such as Josef Haydn and Maria Theresa slowly passing across the clock face. At noon, the figures trundle past in turn and organ music from the appropriate period is played. If you walk north under the clock you will come across Ruprechtskirche (St Rupert's Church), the oldest church in Vienna, built in the 11th century.
Secession Building
In 1897 the Vienna Sucession movement was formed by 19 progressive artists breaking away from the conservative artistic estabglishement. Amoung these artists were Klimt, Hoffman, Moser and Olbrich. In 1898, Olbrich designed the movement's exhibition centre with its most striking feature an enormous goldern sphere on the roof. In the basement, the famous Beethoven Frieze by Klimt isdisplayed. There other rooms, however, some people walk right past them thinking they are empty, so check to make sure you are not missing anything! Admission is AS40 (for students) and it is open from Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 6pm and weekends till 4pm.
Donauturm
The Danube Tower is the tallest structure in Vienna with two revolving resaurants providing panoramic views of the city. Meals at the restaurants cost between AS75 to AS300 and entry costs AS65. The tower stands in Danaupark.
Karlsplatz
Karlsplatz is an open square to be enjoyed when the weather is warm. At its northern edge of Resselpark stands Wagner's Stadt Pavillons, the station buildings from Vienna's first public transport system, built between 1893 and 1902. Wagner was in charge of the design of the metro lines, bridges and buildings.
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