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Architecture
A variety of architectural styles can be found in Vienna, such as the romanesque church Ruprechtskirche and the baroque church Karlskirche.
 Styles range from classicist buildings to modern architecture. Art Nouveau left many architectural traces in Vienna too. The Secession, Karlsplatz Stadtbahn Station and the church in Steinhof by Otto Wagner rank among the best known examples of Art Nouveau in the world, the latter being the only one of its kind on earth.
The colourful Hundertwasserhaus by Friedensreich Hundertwasser, designed to counter the clinical look of modern architecture, is one of Vienna's most popular tourist attractions. Another example of unique architecture is the church Wotrubakirche by sculptor Fritz Wotruba.
 In the 1990s, a number of quarters were adapted and extensive building projects were implemented in the areas around Donaustadt (north of the Danube) and Wienerberg (in southern Vienna). The 202 meters Millennium Tower located at Handelskai is the highest building in Austria.[7][8] In recent years, Vienna has seen numerous architectural projects which combine modern architectural elements with historical buildings, such as the remodelling and revitalisation of the old Gasometer in 2001.
Most buildings in Vienna are relatively low; the number of high-rise buildings is kept low by building legislation aimed at preserving green areas and districts designated as world cultural heritage. Strong rules apply to the planning, authorisation and construction of high-rise buildings. Consequently, much of the inner city is a high-rise free zone.
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