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 An old Viennese legend |
Schönlaterngasse 7 Vienna, Vienna 1010 Austria |
All Viennese children learn the story of the Basilisk: in 1212, there was a Basilisk, a cross-breed of a cock and a toad, which lived in the well at the baker's house. All who looked into his eyes were immediately turned to stone. The clever apprentice to the baker showed a mirror to the beast and so it was turned into stone itself. An inscription and a drawing still remind us of his heroic deed. Walking down the Schönlaterngasse and the little neighbouring roads with their small old buildings is a real trip down memory lane. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The waltz on ice |
Lothringerstraße 22 Vienna, Vienna 1010 Austria +43 1 713 6353 http://www.wev.or.at/ |
Just next to the Konzerthaus, skaters draw their figures on ice accompanied by music from the wings. In the separate central area pairs dance waltzes on skates. In another separated area in the corner, children are trained in figure skating. In this old established Eislaufverein, founded in the 1867 with the artificial ice rink added in 1912, there are still a lot of skaters with classic, old-time leather skates. There is skate rental and a buffet to regenerate your soles! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 It's Time to Party Kids! |
Landstraßer Haupstraße 146 Vienna, Vienna 1030 Austria +43 (0)1 718 5866 |
This party service, especially designed for children between the ages of 5 and 14, will provide all the entertainment for your child's birthday or holiday party complete with games, dancing, face painting, animation programs, and even a magician! It is run by a bonafide Kindergarten teacher who knows how to help children have fun. It operates on weekends and holidays only. Special entertainment, i.e., Magician, can be contracted for an additional fee. All you need to provide is the food and the kids. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An oasis of peace and quiet |
Mechelgasse 2 Landstrasser Gürtel 1 Vienna, Vienna 1030 Austria +43 1 42775 4190 / +43 1 42775 4194 http://www.plantfog.at/ |
A lot of rare and lesser-known exotic plants and trees can be seen in this garden. Empress Maria Theresia realised this project in 1754 to plant the medicinal herbs suggested by her physician. A few years later, this area was changed into the Botanical Gardens, which was then donated to the university. It is an oasis of peace and tranquillity, and is therefore recommended not only for botanists, but also for parents and their children. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Hans Magnus Aus |
 Photo: Karoline |
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Twinkle, Twinkle |
Uraniastrasse 1 Vienna, Vienna 1010 Austria +43 (0)1 712 6191 http://www.urania-sternwarte.at/ |
Is there anyone who doesn't love gazing at the stars and planets? It's fun and inexpensive to borrow this observatory's equipment to get a fabulous close-up look. One can look up towards the heavens and view millions of stars twinkling and illuminated above the city of Vienna! Do you know what Venus looks like? Can you find your favorite constellation? Do you know the difference between a summer and a winter sky? Observe for yourself! Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Daniel Shalloe |
 Photo: Michael Würzelberger  |
 Photo: J. Jordan |
 Photo: Juraj Kubica |
 Photo: Erik R. Accart-Huemer |
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A child's puppet theater |
Uraniastraße 1 Vienna, Vienna 1010 Austria +43 1 714 3659 http://www.kasperlundpezi.at/ |
This "Punch and Judy" show is held in the Urania building, the same one that houses the observatory, and shows pieces suitable for children of around four years old. The program includes some well-known stories such as "Pezi's Adventures" or "Little Red Hiding Hood and features some really fantastic puppets. For one hour, both children and parents can enjoy the funny and sad world of fairy tales. The shows take place from April to October. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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