Capital of Austria, and former Imperial seat of the Holy Roman Empire and later of Austria-Hungary is often referred as the Europe’s cultural capital. The historic centre of Vienna, designated UNESCO World Heritage site is truly an open air museum which impresses with its splendid architecture and historical monuments.

The main tourist attractions in Vienna include the imperial palaces of Schonbrunn and Hofburg, Belvedere (palace), Karlskirche (St. Charles’s Church), Stephansdom (St. Stephen’s Cathedral), Schatzkammer (Imperial Treasury), Spanish Riding School, Prater Park and the Wiener Riesenrad, Burgtheater (National Theatre), Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts) and series of other museums such as Freud House and Mozart House. A must see is also the Vienna Opera House. After all, Vienna is the city of Mozart, Haydn, Strauss and other classical geniuses. However, Vienna is also a modern and dynamic city but there is a perfect harmony between the “old” and “young” making Vienna literally the city of culture. The best example of the stunning blend between tradition and modernism is the Museumsquartier featuring both Baroque and Modern architecture.

It is always a good time to visit Vienna including winter when it is particularly charming due to Christmas markets found on virtually every corner.