What you'll hear inside Austrian Parliament:

• 1
  Chamber of the National Council

  The main chamber where Austria's National Council convenes, rebuilt in contemporary style following the Second World War.

• 2
  Federal Council Chamber

  The chamber where the Federal Council convenes, situated next to the former House of Lords and refurbished with new furnishings in 1999.

• 3
  Former Chamber of Deputies

  A historic semicircular chamber designed in Greek theatrical style, now used by the Federal Assembly for special ceremonial occasions.

• 4
  Hall of Columns

  A grand hall featuring 24 Corinthian marble columns, each weighing 16 tonnes, forming the central and most representative space of the building.

• 5
  Pallas Athena Fountain

  Striking fountain located in front of Parliament, featuring the goddess Athena alongside allegorical figures representing the rivers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

• 6
  Presidential Reception Hall

  A room decorated in Pompeian style, situated beyond the Hall of Columns, featuring portraits of presidents since 1945.

• 7
  Budgetsaal

  Former imperial reception hall, now used for budget commission meetings, decorated with the coats of arms of the 17 crowns.