Designed by Josef Maria Olbrich in 1897 for the Vienesse secession movement. A visionary union of Austrian artists, designers and architects they produced some of the most impressive works in european art including work by Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele and Otto Wagner. Friedrichstraße 12 A-1010 Tuesday - Sunday 10.00 am – 6.00 pm € 5/4 http://www.secession.at/building/planung_e.html

This expressionist apartment block by Friedensreich Hundertwasser is one of the most eccentric sights in the city. Multi coloured, with undulating floors and mismatched styles, it went against all the rules of architecture. http://www.kunsthauswien.com/en

These ex-Stadtbahn stations are beautiful examples of Jugendstil architecture by the great Otto Wagner. One of the pavilions contains a permanent exhinition to the life and work of Otto Wagner Karlsplatz 1040 April to Oct - 10.00 am to 6.00 pm U19 and 1st Sunday - Free. €2 http://www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/sights/art-nouveau/wagners-stadtbahn-pavilions

One of the largest cultural areas in the world, much of the city's creativity is concentrated in this area. Much like the art itself, the architecture is a mix of old and new, from Schiele and Klimt to technological arts and DJs. Museumsplatz 1 Haupthof, 1070 Leopold Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 10:00-18:00 Thu 10:00-21:00 Tue closed MUMOK Mon 14:00-19:00 Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 10:00-19:00 Thu closed Architekturzentrum Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00–17:30 Sat and Sun 10:00–19:00 http://www.mqw.at/

Interesting modern church at the base of the international centre. Donau City Straße 2 1220 Vienna http://www.donaucitykirche.at

This beautiful textile facade by Otto Wagner overlooks the busy shoppers of the Naschmarkt Linke Wienzeile 38 and 40

Designed by Adolf Loos in the Wiener Moderne era, this small bar is typical of his style - simple design utilising opulent materials. Kärnter Durchgang 10 1010 Thu-Sat, 12:00-5:00 Sun-Wed, 12:00-4:00 http://www.loosbar.at/

One of the most beautiful and important Art Nouveau churches in the world designed by (take a guess) Otto Wagner. Worth the trip out to appreciate the details such as the stained glass window and ornate altar. 1140 Vienna, Baumgartner Höhe 1 Sat - 3 - 5, Sun 12 - 4 Free http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirche_am_Steinhof

One of Otto Wagners greatest buildings. Famed for its simplicity the light flooded interior space is impressive. Also contains a shop and museum dedicated to Otto Wagner Georg Coch-Platz 2, 1018 Vienna Mon - Fri 9-5 Sat 10-5 Free Museum - €6/4 http://www.ottowagner.com/oesterreichische-postsparkasse/

Art Deco era building with exquisite details. relax with a steam bath or massage or sweat it out in the Finnish Sauna Reumannplatz 23 1100 http://www.wien.gv.at/freizeit/baeder/uebersicht/hallenbaeder/amalienbad.html

The Kunsthaus holds a museum and shop to Friedensreich Hundertwasser, painter and the buildings designer. The uneven floors and fountain of the lobby make it an oddity worth seeing. Untere Weissgerberstrasse 13 1030 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Museum - € 10/5/3 http://www.kunsthauswien.com/en

An incredible collection of works from one of the worlds most creative cities. Models from leading architects sit alongside contemporary art and 19th century design. James Turrell's lighting makes the exterior equally fascinating at night. Stubenring 5 1010 Tue 10–10 Wed–Sun 10 –6 € 7.90/5.50. Free Tuesday http://www.mak.at/en/mak_now

From may to October this architectural peculiarity offers music and modern art in a uniquely beautiful space. Nußwaldgasse 14 1190 May to October: Wed-Sat, 15:00-19:00 http://www.zacherlfabrik.at

Former coal gas stores that became defunct, then settings for legendary raves. The Gasometer city is a mix of various uses that somewhat ignore the rich heritage of the buildings. Guglgasse 1110 Stores: Mon-Fri, 9:30-19:00 Sat, 10:00-18:00 Restaurants: Mon-Sat, 8:00-1:00 Entertainment: Mon-Sat, 9:00-2:00, Sun, 9:00-1:00 http://www.wiener-gasometer.at

Home of the UN, these six, somewhat brutal towers create an imposing modernist figure across the Donau Wagramer Strasse 5 1400