Museum of Military History
Whether you are a fan of military history or you are simply interested in finding out more about the place of Austria in the history of European conflicts and wars, make sure you are paying a visit to the Military History Museum: The Military History Institute (Heereschichtliches Museum - Militärhistorisches Institut).This remarkable collection is too often overlooked, but those who venture here are rewarded by the chance to go through a huge collection of weapons and expose the details of the events in which the Austrian army was involved from the 1600s to the 1950s.Add to these interesting diorams and models, along with uniforms and medals and you will want to stay until closing.The museum is located in the large arsenal of the city and, in some places, inside the lavish, such as in the memorial hall, rival with any of the city palaces.Guided tours are available in English and are highly recommended