Austrian Parliament Building
Parlament
A parliament building on the Ringstrasse, styled after an ancient Greek temple, with the Athena Fountain in front. It reopened in 2023 after renovation, with free visits and guided tours.
The Parliament Building was designed by the Danish architect Theophil Hansen and completed in 1883. Its Greek temple style symbolises the birthplace of democracy, and the Athena Fountain stands in front, dedicated to the goddess of wisdom. After six years of full renovation, it reopened in 2023 with a new free visitor centre called the Demokratikum and a glass-roofed rooftop restaurant. The historic parliamentary chamber and the columned hall can be seen on free guided tours, which require a reservation. Take tram lines D, 1, 2 or 71 to Parlament stop. It is next to the City Hall, the Burgtheater and the Volksgarten.
Opening hours
Visitor center Mon–Sat 09:00–17:00 (check the official website)
Nearby sights
- Vienna City Hall
- Natural History Museum Vienna
- MuseumsQuartier & Leopold Museum
- Kunsthistorisches Museum
- Café Central
- Spanish Riding School
- Austrian National Library State Hall
- Albertina