Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of Austria, with a population of about 1.7 million (2012).
It is the 7th-largest city by population within city limits in the European Union. Vienna is host to many major international organizations, including the United Nations and OPEC. The city center was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Apart from being regarded as the City of Music, Vienna is also said to be "The City of Dreams" because it was home to the world's first psycho-analyst - Sigmund Freud.
The Historic center of Vienna is rich in architectural ensembles, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks.
The city was ranked 1st globally for its culture of innovation has been the world's number one destination for international congresses and conventions. Vienna attracts about 5 million tourists a year
We recommend you stay in Vienna for at list 4 nights. Main sights recommended are:
- St. Stephen's Cathedral and Stephen Platz.
- Schonbrunn Palace and Gardens.
- Belvedere palace and Gardens.
- Hundertwasserhous area and buildings.
- Donau City across the Danube.
- Stadtpark.
- Ringstrasse area and buildings.
- The Giant Ferris Wheel (Riesenrad) in Wurstelprater (park).
- Mexico Church (St. Francis of Assisi Church).
- St. Charles's Church.
- Hofburg Palace.
- Spanish Riding School.
- Go shopping in Mariahilfer Straße, Austria’s longest shopping street.
Take a short hour trip to Bratislava and enjoy the beautiful capital of Slovakia.
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