The Parliament building in Vienna, Austria was constructed between 1874 and 1884 as the seat of the Reichsrat, the Imperial Parliament representing the Austrian part of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy.
Austrian Parliament in Vienna
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The building is located on the Ringstraße boulevard in the first district Innere Stadt, near Hofburg Palace and the Palace of Justice. Its a beautiful area in close to museum quarter, Volksgarden and Stephen's platz. The architect responsible for its Greek Revival style was Theophil Hansen. Following heavy damage and destruction in World War II, most of the interior has been restored to its original splendour.
Austrian Parliament in Vienna
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The parliament building covers over 13,500 square meters, making it one of the largest structures on Ringstraße. It contains over one hundred rooms, the most important of which are the Chambers of the National Council, the Federal Council, and the former Imperial House of Representatives (Abgeordnetenhaus). The building also includes committee rooms, libraries, lobbies, dining rooms, bars and gymnasiums.
Athenebrunnen
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The Greek theme is continued with the Athenebrunnen, a monumental fountain in front of the Parliament Building, named after the Greek goddess Pallas Athena - goddess of wisdom - who is portrayed with a colossal statue on top of a fluted column. Built by Hansen from 1898 to 1902 and it is an imoprtant Viennese tourist attraction.
Source text: wien-vienna.com, aviewoncities.com
Photos courtesy Piotr Piekarski.
Austrian Parliament in Vienna
Austrian Parliament in Vienna
Athenebrunnen
Source text: wien-vienna.com, aviewoncities.com
Photos courtesy Piotr Piekarski.