ParlamentÖsterreichisches Parlame

Known as the "most beautiful parliament building in Europe". The Parliament Building was built in 1883. In order to symbolize that democracy came from Greece, the architect specially adopted the architectural style of ancient Greece, which was solemn and elegant. There are exquisite carvings on the triangular gable, and there is a statue of the goddess Athena in front of the building.

The Austrian Parliament Building is also a very good building. You can see many beautiful things throughout the building. The Parliament Building is also a very peculiar Vienna landmark. The square area of this place is also quite atmospheric.

The Capitol is in the west of central Vienna, not far from the Hofburg Palace and Museums area, and on the west side of the Beltway, where parliamentary meetings take place. The building is Romanesque, with a statue of the goddess in front of the gate, known as the most American Congress in Europe. Unfortunately, the Capitol was under renovation when we went

Built in 1883, it is a Greek Revival-style building. On the triangular eaves of the building is carved the scene of Emperor Franz I issuing constitutions to 17 nations. The most famous feature in front of the Parliament building is the statue of Goddess Athena. The sculpture at her feet symbolizes the four major rivers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire: Danube, Rhine, Elbe and Moldova.

The building of the Capitol building in the Vienna imitation of Greek, known as "Europe''s most beautiful Capitol" laudatory name. Now here is the national assembly to Austria and the Austrian federal parliament is located. Visit tour of the Capitol building in the center of the city of Vienna Vienna ring road, adjacent to the city hall park and the hofburg, originally belonging to the habsburg Austria congress. Before the Capitol is the famous statue of Athena, left hand holding a sceptre, on behalf of justice, the right hand holds the goddess of victory, she was at the foot of the statue is a symbol of the austro-hungarian empire of the four great rivers, the Danube, the Rhine river, the river elbe and moldova.

The statues and architectural features of this building are well worth seeing. Quite unique and reminiscent of Roman influences.

When I visited Vienna, it was right after the 1999 protests and the steps leading to the parliament were barricaded against the protestors. In less exciting times, no doubt it's a better photo-op.

It's difficult to sing the praises of how "fun" a tour of a government building is, but I have to admit I enjoyed my tour of the Austrian Parliament. Perhaps it was the personable and wisecracking tour guide, or the fact that I was already steeping in the historical and political aspects of the country's capital, but I was intrigued with everything I learned on this tour - like the fact that the Austrians modeled their parliament building (and government itself) after the Greeks. The great hall is dominated by thirteen towering columns in classic Greek style, symbolizing and mirroring their system of democracy. This is also a perfect activity for hot afternoons when you need to escape the Viennese sun.

It's parliament, nothing too special but a fantastic building that is so stunningly created