A trip to Vienna can sometimes feel like a detour to Egypt – which may seem surprising at first. But if you take a closer look, you will discover traces of Egypt in the architecture, culture, and many hidden places throughout the city. And starting in March, the Immersive Center Donauturm invites you on a unique expedition to Egypt: “The Pyramid of Cheops: An Immersive Journey into Ancient Egypt.” Explore the Great Pyramid of Giza and experience it as it might have looked over 4,500 years ago. Stroll through mysterious corridors, marvel at the Queen’s Chamber, encounter the legendary cat goddess Bastet, and even follow a mummification process. Tickets for this unique adventure are now available!
What you can expect at “The Pyramid of Cheops: An Immersive Journey into Ancient Egypt”
Get ready for a VR experience that takes you back 4,500 years to ancient Egypt. Using state-of-the-art VR technology, you can wander freely across the Giza Plateau, enter the Great Pyramid, and explore previously inaccessible chambers. As freely movable avatars, you follow a virtual guide. Experience the ancient world up close—from majestic monuments like the Sphinx to secret burial chambers and historical rituals. Each digital reconstruction is based on extensive research by Egyptology professor Peter Der Manuelian and his team at Harvard University, making the experience both educational and realistic. Explore architecture, culture, and everyday life up close, marvel at sunrises and sunsets over the necropolis, and visit the fascinating world of the pharaohs.
Traces and treasures of ancient Egypt in Vienna
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Vienna is a central hub for exploring Ancient Egypt. The Egyptian and Oriental Collection at the Kunsthistorisches Museum displays over 18,500 objects from around 4,500 years of history – from royal statues and mummies to a limestone model of the Pyramid of Cheops. The picture is complemented by the papyrus collection of the Austrian National Library, which contains around 180,000 documents.
Vienna’s musical and cultural history also reflects its fascination with Egypt, for example in Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” or Verdi’s “Aida.” Egyptian influences also characterize the architecture, parks, and cemeteries of the historicism and Gründerzeit periods, so that Egypt remains part of Vienna’s cultural and museum landscape to this day.
Egypt has left its mark on Vienna. And soon you will be able to leave your mark on the realm of the pharaohs. Embark on a journey of discovery with Vienna’s new immersive Egypt adventure, which starts in March at the Immersive Center Donauturm. Tickets are now available!