A Visit to the Austrian Capital

Vienna is truly a glorious symbol of the Old World. The city provides high culture attractions with world-class museums, palaces, historical buildings and operas. Many of the greatest composers lived here as well as many intellectuals, philosophers and scientists like Sigmund Freud. Today the Austrian capital is still inspiring as ever and is alluring countless tourist groups from all over the world.


Vienna is divided into 23 districts. The first one is the Inner City which houses the centre and the main attractions. Most of the hotels in Vienna are just 20 minutes away form the international airport by direct train. The Inner city (Innenstadt) has the highest concentration of old buildings, many of them dating back from the Medieval period and the most magnificent being erected during the Age of Enlightenment. The centre is also fit for pedestrians with paved streets and many squares. In 2001, the city centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Vienna is the 10th largest city in Europe but it doesn't it's easy to get lost there. The urban planning of the Austrian capital is great and the city is often used as a case study by urban planners. The transportation network is extensive with public transport provided by buses, trams and 5 underground metro lines. Vienna has multiple road connections including motorways.

The visitors of Vienna have a wide range of museums to choose – more than 100. The number and the quality of the world heritage held in the museums make Vienna a giant treasure trove. The main palaces of the Habsburgs are today the greatest museums – Hofburg, Belvedere and Schonbrunn. Along with the museums Vienna has the best theatres and operas in Central Europe. The balls, the horse dressage, the cuisine and the coffee culture are only few examples of the rich and splendid cultural life in the Danube capital.

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