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The Rathausplatz is a square in Vienna, Austria. The Rathausplatz is in the Innere Stadt, near the new Rathaus, after which it is named. Because of its size, its design and the architecture of the surrounding buildings it is one of the most important squares in central Vienna.

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Rathaus

Rathaus

0.15km from Rathausplatz

Rathaus is one of the most splendid amongst the numerous monumental buildings along Vienna's. Designed by Friedrich Schmidt (1825-1891), it was erected between 1872 and 1883. It was built in gothical style, with a tower similar to gothic cathedrals. The gothic era saw the growth of the cities and the emergence of an urban burgeoisie.

Wien Museum MUSA

Wien Museum MUSA

0.21km from Rathausplatz

A beautiful museum, which was located in a historic building. It hosts the collection of the Cultural Department of the City of Vienna, presents contemporary Austrian art with free admission. With its approximately 30,000 objects by about 4,500 artists, the museum provides a historic cross-section of Viennese art since 1945.

Austrian Parliament Building

Austrian Parliament Building

0.22km from Rathausplatz

The Austrian Parliament Building in Vienna is where the two houses of the Austrian Parliament conduct their sessions. The building is located on the Ringstraße boulevard in the first district Innere Stadt, near Hofburg Palace and the Palace of Justice.They offers guided tours that offer a lively insight into the daily life of the law makers and politicians. Visitors are also allowed to watch debates held at the Federal and National Councils

Volksgartenstraße

Volksgartenstraße

0.48km from Rathausplatz

The Volksgarten is located on the Ringstrasse and is laid out in the French Baroque style and in the form of an English park.The park was built over the city fortifications that were destroyed by Napoleon in 1809. It also has a rose garden with over 3,000 rose bushes of more than 200 different varieties.

Museum of Natural History Vienna

Museum of Natural History Vienna

0.56km from Rathausplatz

The Natural History Museum Vienna is a large natural history museum located in Vienna, Austria. It is one of the most important natural history museums worldwide. It preserves, expands, researches and presents its extensive collections covering biology, earth sciences, anthropology and archaeology in a building designed as a total work of art.

Heldenplatz

Heldenplatz

0.56km from Rathausplatz

Heldenplatz is one of the prime public squares of Vienna, located in front of the Hofburg Palace. The historic square is famous for hosting many major events and functions. The square’s dimensions and content have changed with time, though, as various prestigious building projects went up in or around the area.

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