Austria | Vienna
Vienna is a cultural, economic, and political centre, the largest city in Austria and the capital of the Republic of Austria situated on the banks of the Danube.
Vienna is notoriously known as a dream city for anyone full of romance and history. It’s medieval alleyways and grand squares feature the comforts and infrastructure of a modern city while the views from Schönbrunn Palace or the North Tower of St. Stephen's Cathedral reinforced by the city’s more maturity.
Vienna possesses many cultural attractions, classical or experimental theatre, film or dance festivals, opera or operetta, exhibitions and concerts, with famous coffee houses or traditional wine taverns ("Heurige") many famous culinary specialities are appealing.
It is also a city of city of music and art. It was home to Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Johann Strauss and had displayed world-famous artists work in its Museum of Fine Arts.
Main attractions include wondering across the imperial squares, views from the Imperial Palace (Hofburg) or from the footsteps of Sissi and Emperor Franz Josef, marvel at the royalty along the Ring boulevard or join its dynamic young city, known for its music scene, a vibrant club scene, street performers.
Annual events include:
- Opera Ball, February
- Wiener Festwochen, May - June
- Donauinselfest, June
- Jazz Festival Vienna, July