The new town hall was built from 1872-1883 to replace the old town hall in Wipplingerstraße and is neo-Gothic in style. A huge central tower, topped by the three-meter-high statue of a knight in armor, dominates the front. Known affectionately as the Rathausmann, it was designed by Friedrich Schmidt. The facade's most attractive feature is its lofty gallery, with its curved balconies. The building has seven courtyards where concerts, markets and ice skating events are often held. At the top of the first of the two grand staircases is the Festsaal, a hall that stretches the length of the building.
The English Cinema Haydn is one of the few foreign language movie theaters in Vienna. At the Haydn, they show exclusively original versions, sometimes subtitled but (luckily) never dubbed. There are two screens with different amounts of seats, but both are equipped with a good quality sound system. The location is pretty close to the center of town, on Mariahilferstrasse. The films shown can for the most part be classified as mainstream cinema. From time to time there are special screenings with surprise movies!
A visit to the Konzerthaus is a must for all classical music fans. Opened in 1913, it has outstanding acoustics and attracts some of the world's best orchestras. The Vienna Philharmonic traditionally starts the season on New Year's Day with a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. Over the following 12 months, more than 700 different concerts take place in the four concert halls; the majority are classical, but there is also a handful of jazz and world music events such as the Internationale Musikfest. A highlight of the classical music season is the annual Frühlingsfestival (spring festival).
Considered one of the finest cinemas of the city, Metro Kino is a movie theater that is a regular hangout for movie buffs. What makes the theater a haven for movie lovers are the amazing movies which are screened here and the state of the art technology used to screen them, which makes watching a movie a delightful experience. A group of friends, a pack of popcorn and watching your favorite movie is a perfect way to spend quality time after a tiring week. Call ahead for showtimes.
The neo-Rennaissance building featuring Stadttheater Berndof was commissioned in 1898 by Arthur Krupp, the iconic industrialist at the time, for the entertainment purpose of his industry's workforce. The theater was built to mark the 50 glorious years of the reign of Franz Joseph I as the emperor of Austria. Over the years this theater has developed into one of the best performing arts venue in the city and now hosts wide range of theater shows, musicals amongst many other events throughout the year. The reasonable price and conducive atmosphere for enjoying theater make Stadttheater Berndof the venue of choice for all the fans of performing arts in the city.
Take a break from your hectic work life and enjoy some quality time with your little ones as you visit the Figurentheater Lilarum. Established in 1980, this theater had an humble start and could accommodate only 30 spectators at a time. However, in 1997, this theater was moved to a new property and can now accommodate around 120 spectators. The theater is strategically designed for puppet performances and is a popular entertainment venue for children of all ages. Besides the puppet shows, the theater is a venue for several art workshops regularly. Check their website to know about the on-going programs before planning your visit here.