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The Mexicoplatz church can be seen from the Danube River.

Vienna's Long Night of Churches (Lange Nacht der Kirchen) takes place May 30th, this Friday afternoon and evening, throughout Vienna. The annual ecumenical project has been occurring since 2004 and offers a free look at many of Vienna's churches, cathedrals, and monasteries. It also presents a comprehensive program of free religious concerts, activities, and events. The Long Night ...

The Ruprechtskirche has the undisputed title as Vienna's oldest church. Built in the 11th century, the church was historically frequented by salt merchants who traded along the Danube River. In addition to its beautiful external architecture, aesthetic highlights of the church include two vibrant stained glass windows. One window in the choir area is comprised of medieval stained glass and depicts the crucifixion of Jesus. The other window, in juxtaposition, ...

Colorful butterflies await at the Schmetterlinghaus.

Spring is in the air in Vienna and so are the butterflies at the Schmetterlinghaus (Butterfly House). The Schmetterlinghaus is a gorgeous Jugendstil (German version of art nouveau) greenhouse where visitors can walk freely among hundreds of exclusively tropical butterflies. The space encompasses 280 sq. meters and is located inside the Burggarten Palmenhaus of the Hofburg Palace, what was once the private ...

The Secession can be seen from the edge of the Naschmarkt.

When exiting or entering Vienna's Naschmarkt from the Karlsplatz end, be sure to catch a gimpse of the picturesque Secession building. The building is one of Vienna's famous landmarks and served as a place for cutting-edge Jugendstil (German version of art nouveau) artists to display their work. Today, it houses a lovely art museum that contains Gustav ...

The entrance to the exhibit is across the street from the KHM.

 From now until Sept. 28, 2008, the world-renowned King Tutankhamun historical exibit will be on display in Vienna. More than 140 items from the tomb of Tutankhamun and other Valley of the Kings tombs will be on display as part of the exhibition, which was organized in collaboration with the National Geographic Society. Items in the ...

Front view of the Votivkirche.

The English-speaking community at Vienna's Votivkirche offers several Catholic Masses during Holy Week. On Holy Thursday, Mar. 20, a Mass will be held at 7pm in a small church called the Seminarykirche located at Boltzmanngasse 7. The Good Friday service on Mar. 21 will take place at the Votivkirche at 7pm. An Easter Vigil will also be held this year on Saturday, Mar. ...

Hand-decorated eggs fill the center of the market square.

In the final days before Easter, be sure to check out the Freyung Easter market. The market inhabits a small cobblestone plaza in the first district (near Stephansdom city center) and is authentic, cozy, and rustic in its aesthetics and offerings. The focal point of the market is the huge display area of hand-decorated eggs for sale in the ...

Unique painted eggs line the market stalls.

One of Vienna's more quaint Easter markets can be found at the Am Hof plaza in the first district near the Stephansdom cathedral. The Am Hof market specializes in art and antiques and has something for everyone. Shoppers can peruse cool retro toys, handmade folk clothing and jewelry, and antique tools, coins, and kitchen gadgets. A vast number of hand-decorated eggs ...

Hundreds of hand-decorated eggs are for sale.

Last weekend, Vienna's cherished Easter markets opened for the days leading up to Easter. One of the most impressive markets can be found at the Schönbrunn Palace, where visitors can shop for unique handmade toys, decorations and food items. Similar to the famed Schönbrunn Christmas Market but smaller in scale, the Easter market consists of several rustic market stalls selling quaint seasonal items like ...

The Jeunesse entrance is housed in the Musik Verein.

Just as Mozart entertained Austria's royal family as a child, talented young musicians continue to captivate audiences in Vienna. In fact, Jeunesse, an organization based solely around musical performances by children and young adults, has existed in Vienna for more than 50 years. The non-profit organization schedules concerts in Vienna and other participating Austrian cities starring some of ...