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University of Vienna

Name: University of Vienna
Rating: 4.6

4.6 ·

Walk into the University of Vienna, a seat of learning since 1365 that still hums with student life. Wander its halls and courtyards, photograph the richly decorated walls, and soak up the scholarly atmosphere.

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Full description

The University of Vienna dates its founding to 1365 and today serves about 92,000 students, making it a working institution rather than a museum piece. Visitors can walk into the main building at no cost, explore its halls and courtyards, and take photos, as long as they keep noise down around the many students.

Reviewers single out the artistic walls and the feel of an old castle blended with modern study spaces. It is a short stop of around 30 minutes, easy on the legs, and weekday opening hours run from early morning until late evening.

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Address

Universitätsring 1, 1010 Wien, Austria · Innere Stadt

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

30 min

Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Keep your voice low, since students are studying even in the corridors and courtyards
weekday hours are much longer than Saturday hours, so plan accordingly
pair it with nearby sights in the Innere Stadt as a quick, free stop.

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Reviews

Very beautiful university, the walls are incredible, so artistic. I had a great time at the conference IFORS organized there.

Latifa Belhocine

2/5

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