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Further Distractions Prater The Prater is a giant wooded park and fairground and the location of one of Vienna's most famous sights - the century-old Riesenrad (Giant Ferris Wheel). Harry Lime fought here in The Third Man and Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy fell in love here in Before Sunrise. The following information applies to the Giant Ferris Wheel: Prater 90 Tel: (01) 729 5430. Fax: (01) 7295 43020. Transport: S-Bahn or U-Bahn Praterstern; trams O, 5 or 21. Opening hours: Daily May-Sep 0900-0000; Mar-Apr and Oct 1000-2200; Nov-Feb 1000-1800. Admission: öS55. KunstHausWien KunstHausWien is the unmistakable architectural expression of Friedensreich Hundertwasser's unique vision. Appearing like a Klimt painting as seen through a kaleidoscope, the building contains an exhibition of Hundertwasser's artwork as well as a bright café with a chic clientele and relaxing garden. The goulash is excellent. The nearby Hundertwasserhaus is an apartment project, which can only be viewed from the street. Untere Weissgerberstrasse 13 Tel: (01) 712 0495. Fax: (01) 712 0496. E-mail: information@kunsthauswien.com Website: www.kunsthauswien.com Transport: Trams N and O to Radetskyplatz. Opening hours: Daily 1000-1900. Admission: öS95 (concessions available for large groups). Kaisergruft The Imperial Burial Vault in the Kapuzinerkirche (Capuchin Church) is well worth a visit. The church was built between 1622 and 1632 and its vault became the burial place of the Hapsburgs. The highlight is the double casket of Maria-Theresa and Franz I. Neuer Markt 1 Tel: (01) 5126 85312. Transport: U-Bahn Stephansplatz or Karlsplatz. Opening hours: Daily 0930-1600. Admission: Free. |