The Austrian Parliament complex is truly incredible. I took a photo tour, which was free, and enjoyed walking through all of the historic spaces here. The building is incredibly beautiful and my jaw practically dropped to the floor a couple of times. Be sure to go on a sunny day so you can enjoy the beautiful rooms in full sunlight. The attention to detail is incredible, and I really don't think any trip to Vienna…
Rakouský parlament od Theophila Hansena je jedním z nejčistších projevů řeckého klasicismu na Ringstrasse – architektura zde promyšleně vypráví o ideálech demokracie stejně přesvědčivě jako samotná politika uvnitř. V bezprostředním sousedství stojí Palais Epstein, tichý, avšak výrazný dialog Hansena s Otto Wagnerem, který stojí za krátkou zacházku. Bezplatné prohlídky (s předchozí registrací a kontrolou u vstupu) nabízejí vzácně blízký pohled na to, jak Vídeň propojuje reprezentaci, řemeslnou preciznost a současný občanský život.
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The Parliament building is every bit as impressive on the inside as it is from the outside. If you would like to join the free guided tour, be sure to book your spot in advance. Visitors are asked to arrive about 15 minutes early and enter through the entrance behind the Athena statue. After passing through security, staff members guide you to the tour meeting point. The interior is well worth seeing.
This was one of the best experiences we had in Vienna. We booked a free guided tour in advance since there weren’t many English tour times available. It’s especially interesting for people who interested in law or elections, but even if you’re not, it’s still worth visiting just to see the old Parliament building. The tour lasts about 50 minutes and our guide was amazing. After the tour, we stayed at the café (don’t…