Taking a trip to Vienna is possibly the ultimate high for an architecture aficionado, especially one that enjoys Romantic architecture. This sort of architectural tourism has been on the rise since low-cost flights to Vienna International airport became available.
In a city where even the most practical of installations, like bathrooms for example, were made with the utmost care, it’s no wonder that the National Opera is, first of all, a beautiful building. Its construction, designed by architects August Sicard von Sicardsburg and Eduard van der Nüll, began in 1861 and was completed in 1869. It houses an opera company that shares its name and is considered one of the World’s best opera houses, in terms of beauty, acoustics and quality of plays. It was home to great opera singers and conductors, including the World famous Gustav Mahler.
Although it’s not the most beloved building by the locals, the Opera House is one of the most emblematic buildings in the city center. Located in the town’s most important historical street, Ringstrasse, its illustrious neighbors include the City Hall, the Parliament building and the University. Even if you don’t enjoy Opera, be sure to snap a few pictures of this beautiful building.
