The design shop of the Museum of Applied Arts, a museum for decorative arts and architecture, is one of the best for locally made souvenirs. It specializes in Viennese design-inspired home goods and accessories—like reissues of serving items by Josef Hoffmann, founder of the Vienna Workshop design movement of the 1920s—and jewelry by local designers.

Slightly off the beaten tourist path, this charming plaza in the former Jewish quarter features one of the city’s oldest outdoor markets, as well as a variety of restaurants and cafes on the square. Permanent stand Kaas am Markt offers regional specialties, while nearby Madaini serves tasty Georgian grub. It’s worth strolling the quaint streets nearby to visit shops like Design Galerie (Prater Strasse 1), where local designers Karin Lebinger and Designer Franz Maurer show contemporary furniture and home accessories.

If a smorgasbord of contemporary architecture floats your boat, this university campus is a must-see. Six international architecture firms, including Hitoshi Abe and Estudio Carme Pinós, designed buildings for the site, which opened in 2013. Just north of the expansive Prater park, the campus centerpiece is the sinuous library and learning center by Zaha Hadid Architects. The Executive Academy building by Madrid firm NO.MAD resembles a stack of blocks, while the Administration and Law building by Sir Peter Cook’s firm, CRAB, provides a quirky, colorful contrast.

Once the building of a major bank of the Austro-Hungarian empire, the bar and brasserie in this hotel, which opened in 2016, is enough to make anyone feel like a millionaire—if only for an evening. Designed by Dutch duo FG Stijl, the plush interior is an ode to the Vienna Workshop (Weiner Werkstätte) school of design, which grew out of the Art Nouveau movement. The interiors have been updated with contemporary furniture and lighting. Signature cocktails are named after 11 global currencies, and are some of the tastiest in town.

This expressionist apartment complex was created by avant-garde artist and architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser—Austria’s answer to Gaudí. The building demonstrates his disdain for straight lines (there are hardly any), while its plant-covered facade demonstrates his philosophy that humans need to live in nature. Although the property is private and cannot be entered, the building is well worth a look from the outside. To learn more about Hundertwasser’s work, visit the nearby KunstHausMuseum (Untere Weißgerberstraße 13) to take a look at his artistic oeuvre, as well as the rotating exhibitions of work by other modern artists.

Located in the Hofburg palace, this library has a 400-year-old history, starting with the Hapsburg empire. The Baroque building was designed by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach, who was also responsible for designing the former imperial summer residence, the Schönbrunn palace. Don’t miss the stunning State Hall with its intricately painted domed ceiling, breathtaking frescoes, marble columns, and trove of over 200,000 books.

A design lover’s answer to the traditional Viennese cafe, this quaint locale was founded nearly ten years ago as a cafe and showroom for contemporary works by up-and-coming Austrian furniture designers. The cafe is an ideal place to grab a lavish lunch and pick up a locally made accessory, while those looking to make larger purchases can head to the showroom in the 6th district (Gumpendorfer Straße 11).

The Vienna State Opera, one of the world’s leading opera houses, is also among the most architecturally stunning Neo-Renaissance masterpieces in Europe. Completed in 1869, the theater was heavily bombed by the Allies in 1945 and, ironically, its reparations were funded by the U.S. through the German Marshall Plan. By 1956 the theater was back in action and has since continued to draw music lovers from all over the globe. Tours of the building are offered daily.

One of the world’s largest museum complexes, this cultural hotspot in the trendy 7th district is a must-visit spot for art-lovers. Formerly the imperial court stables, the laid-back quarter features a mix of Baroque and contemporary architecture, housing museums, a dance center, and more. Don’t miss the basalt-clad Museum of Modern Arts (MuMok) finished in 2001 by Ortner & Ortner or the nearby Leopold Museum, which has the world’s largest collection of works by Austrian figurative painter Egon Schiele.

No other European city does coffee-house culture quite as well as Vienna. Although the number of opulent cafes in the city seems limitless–Café Central and Café Landtmann are among the city’s most famous and visually impressive—Café Sperl is the cream of the crop. Unlike some of the other top picks, it’s situated in the 6th district, comfortably outside of the busy tourist zone. Opened in 1880, the high-ceilinged café was a regular haunt of Viennese actors, artists, literary types, and politicians for more than a century. The speakeasy-style digs are ideal for reading a book while sipping on a mélange—the Viennese version of a cappuccino.

One of Vienna’s hippest meeting points is this lively plaza in the west of the city. Foodies looking to experience some of Vienna’s edgiest culinary offerings should visit Rasouli (Yppenplatz/Payergasse 16), which specializes in organic Austrian fare as well as Afghani dishes. The sleek interior of bistro Ludwig & Adele (Yppenplatz 4) features Austrian-Italian delicacies and and an extensive wine selection in a relaxing interior. Art lovers will enjoy the quaint, one-room photography gallery Anika handelt (Yppenplatz 5/6) just around the corner.

Made up of 120 stands, some of which have been there since the early 20th century, this food and flea market is a favorite with tourists in Vienna—and for good reason. For a hearty breakfast, there is no better than the Naschmarkt deli, which serves heaping and healthy Turkish and Austrian meals. While browsing the market, take a long look at the stunning Art Nouveau facades by architect Otto Wagner that surround it. Highlights include the golden ornamented building at Linke Wienzeile 38 and red poppy-tiled Majolikahaus (Linke Wienzeile 40).

It’s not surprising that this stunning Baroque building and its impeccably manicured gardens have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Built in the early 18th century by Prince Eugene of Savoy, today the buildings house works by international painters like Monet and Van Gogh, as well as Gustav Klimt’s celebrated work, “Kiss (Lovers)”. The integrated mix of old and new found in much of Vienna’s architecture is present on the Belvedere premises. In its heyday, the orangerie was an architecturally sophisticated winter garden; today, its interior has been converted into a white-cube exhibition space.

While Vienna’s business district lacks the charm of its historic quarters, it’s worth the trip to visit the city’s tallest building, designed by French firm Dominique Perrault Architects in 2014. For a sweeping panorama over the Donau River—and excellent cocktails—head to the building’s glamorous 57 Restaurant & Lounge.

Built on a former Nazi bunker and surrounded by wildlife, this Brutalist church is made of 152 concrete blocks designed to look as if they might fall to the ground at any moment. The church is named after its architect, Fritz Wotruba, who passed away only one year shy of seeing his magnum opus finished in 1976.