Vienna, Austria

Vienna, Austria Overview

The legendary opulence of Vienna lives on and can be experienced with a walk around the Innere Stadt, from the stunning St. Stephan's Cathedral to the.

statuesque Hofburg Palace. What was once a Roman settlement on the Danube River called Vindobona, Vienna became the center of the Austro-Hungarian court after the removal of the Turks in 1683, and dominated the culture of Europe in the 19th and into the 20th centuries. Though ravaged by World War II, much of the city's ancient glory has been restored and it now shines once again as the best place for high society in Central Europe.

The Baroque and Rococo architecture that exist on all levels of the city are products of the great aristocratic families that built palaces and homes here; while the cozy coffeehouses are still haunted by the likes of Freud, Schoenberg, and Klimt. Today, Vienna still offers some of the finest music and art in the world, but can also delight visitors with a vast array of delectable treats, from cakes and pastries to coffees and wines.

Reasons to visit Vienna, Austria

The gem of Central Europe, Vienna outshined Paris as the cultural capitol of the world in the 1800s and continues to delight travelers with elegant sophistication today. Vienna offers breathtaking Baroque and Rococo architecture on every street, and wonderful music and arts in each establishment. European aristocracy have flocked here for centuries to indulge in the cakes and the waltzes that still impress tourists now.