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About Vienna |
Vienna, the capital of Austria, 2 million inhabitants, is situated
on the banks of the Danube, a metropolis with unique charm and flair.
The influx of visitors from all over the world has made Vienna the
most popular urban tourist destination in Austria. Wander along narrow,
medieval alleyways or across imperial squares, view Schönbrunn Palace
or the Imperial Palace (Hofburg) and marvel at the majestic architecture
along the Ring boulevard.
Vienna possesses a lively and vast array of cultural attractions.
The city has been synonymous with music for centuries, and was home
to Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Johann Strauss, Mahler, and Berg. This
outstanding musical heritage has been preserved right to the present day.
Down the centuries, Vienna has always produced and nurtured world-famous
artists. The collecting passion of art-loving rulers and monarchs
has made Vienna a treasure house par excellence. In order to supplement
these high cultural aspects you can visit one of Vienna's famous coffee
houses or traditional wine taverns ("Heurige") and work your way through
famous culinary specialities.
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Link: Vienna
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