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Burgtheater
Sight4.6 · 4 9944.1 · 296≈ 1 h 8 min845 m from the center
Austria's national theatre on the Ringstraße boulevard, founded in 1741 by Empress Maria Theresa. Known affectionately as "Die Burg", it stands as one of the world's most prestigious German-language theatres. The current Neo-Baroque landmark, designed by Gottfried Semper and Karl von Hasenauer, opened in 1888 and is celebrated for the breathtaking ceiling frescoes on its grand staircases painted by Gustav Klimt.
Highlights
- Leading dramatic stage of the German-speaking world
- Neo-Baroque Ringstraße landmark by Semper and Hasenauer
- Early ceiling frescoes painted by young Gustav Klimt
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