Austrian Parliament building in Vienna is situated on the ringstraße Boulevard in the first district of Vienna, near the Hofburg Palace and the Palace of justice. From 1918 to the present time there are Federal and national councils. Until 1918, the building housed the chamber of deputies of Austria-Hungary.

The basic construction of the Parliament building lasted from 1874 to 1883 by the architect Theophil Hansen in the Greek revival style. He designed the building holistically, coordinating each element with others, including interior finish: statues, paintings, furniture, chandeliers and many other items. After the completion of Theophil Hansen was awarded the title of Baron by Emperor Franz Joseph.

The fountain with the figure of Pallas Athena appeared in front of the main entrance in 1902. Currently this sculpture with a fountain is a popular tourist attraction.

In the turbulent years of the Austro-Hungarian Empire disputes between conservatives and liberals, German-speaking Czech nationalists and deputies were so rough that during meetings of the flying ink. In those days on the streets joked that Athena has an aversion to such a political struggle, and therefore turned my back to the building.

The chamber of deputies continued to operate until 1918, when the building was occupied by demonstrators before the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The building itself was renamed to "Parliament" with the new Republican National Council and Federal Council. Parliament ceased to function with the introduction of the fascist dictatorship and the annexation of Austria to Nazi Germany in 1938. Part of the building was destroyed during the war, but was rebuilt in the 50s.

The Parliament building is located on the area of 13500 square meters, has more than 100 rooms, a lobby, meeting rooms, library. It hosts important state ceremonies.