Heritage Day, ViennaTomorrow, 25th December, is Tag des Denkmals (Heritage Day) throughout Austria.

Heritage Day, ViennaTomorrow, 25th December, is Tag des Denkmals (Heritage Day) throughout Austria. It’s a day when museums, heritage locations, libraries and more come together to show visitors behind-the-scenes aspects of the work they do, things that are normally off-limits of hidden gems. The day is organised by Austria’s Federal Monuments Authority as part of a joint, Europe-wide initiative from the EU and Council of Europe. This year’s theme is “Together on the move”. “We are inviting you once again to special expeditions on cultural history: learn alongside pilgrimage and trade routes and cellar alleys more about our eventful history and explore on interesting theme paths to selected monuments new cultural connections.”Barbara Neubauer, Chief Executive of the Federal Monuments Authority AustriaSome activities do require that you book ahead of time, so be sure to check the online programme. Whilst activities will be taking place through all nine of Austria’s states, here’s a quick round up of what is on offer in Vienna.   Museum-related Jewish Museum Vienna - Dorotheergasse  Themed tours through the permanent exhibition „Unsere Stadt“, looking at the ways Jewish people have lived and moved through the city. Don’t miss: The founder of modern political Zionism Theodor Herzl’s bike. Booking required.The Austrian National Library’s Globe Museum, HerrengasseThe Globe Museum in Vienna is a one-of-a-kind place. Special guided tours looking at how the impulse of people over time to explore the limits of knowledge through travel and the intense Wanderlust that has let to discovery and adventure. Don’t miss: the astronomical instruments that helped paved the way for space travel.   Austrian National Library’s Ceremonial Room (Prunksaal) JosefplatzThis year is the 100th anniversary of the death of Emperor Franz Josef and several exhibitions are commemorating the event by looking at different facets of the life of Austria’s longest-serving monarch. Photography and his sheer longevity means that his life is illustrated by more than state documents and official portraits.  A special guided tour through the exhibition „The Eternal Emperor“ looks at the Franz Josef’s life and reign from the perspective of his travels and state visits. Prunksaal in the Austrian National Library, ViennaHonorable mentionStephansdom, StefansplatzVienna’s most famous building, St Stephan’s Cathedral, is offering tours looking at the reconstruction of the roof after the Second World War, which became a symbol of the reconstruction of Austria during the period. Includes access to areas visitors aren’t normally able to visit. -- source link

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