Burgtor
Buildings & Monuments
Downtown
History, Architecture, Photography
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Burgtor
The Castle Gate
The Gate to Hofburg
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Burgring Vienna, Wien 1010 |
Description
Dating from the 1820s, the Burgtor was built to commemorate the Austrian victory over Napolean at Leipzig in 1813. Located to the west of Heldenplatz it is the official entrance to Hofburg but since the demolition of the city walls, it looks rather small and lonesome. During the Austro-Fascist period in the early 30s it was extensively renovated and converted into a monument to the Austrian dead of World War I. Check the two small entrances either side of the Burgtor, also built at this time, with their stylized sculpted eagles in the purest fascist style.
Times & Dates
Visit Time: 30min-1hrAverage Wait Time: None
Notes: You will probably spend less time here as it is a monument/memorial and you can get an impression of it in just a few minutes.
Price: Free
Exposure
Outdoor with little or no covering.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Nearest Train or Bus:
U3 Herrengasse/Volkstheater
Best Modes of Transportation:
Bus
Subway
Walking
Notes: Take the Ringstrassse tram (1,2) and exit either at Babenbergerstrasse or Bellariastrasse, and then walk three minutes along the Ring to get to this site.
Parking Availability: No
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