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Postcards from Vienna
What a city, Vienna! It is one of the most tranquil and civilized cities in the world.
Get a glimpse of the imperial grandeur by visiting the Belvedere, Schönbrunn and Hofburg palaces, or just walk through the old city centre starting from the Stephansplatz. The sound of music will follow you: Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss, Liszt, Brahms and many others.
Take a break in one of the beautiful coffee shops, savour Viennese coffee and taste the fresh baked bread. So good! For dinner try the traditional schnitzel with lots of beer.
“The streets of Vienna are paved with culture, the streets of other cities with asphalt.” – Karl Kraus
Vienna Photos
St. Stephen’s Cathedral
The construction of St. Stephen’s Cathedral lasted 65 years, from 1368 to 1433.
The roof is covered by 230,000 glazed tiles.
Stephansplatz
The Pestsäule (the Plague Column) was built after the Great Plague epidemic in 1679.
St. Peter’s Church
Icecream at Demel
Hofburg Palace entrance
Hofburg Palace courtyard
Peacefulness
Maria-Theresa Monument
Gemütlichkeit (relaxation), Vienna City Park
Through Vienna in a horse-drawn carriage
Vienna State Opera
Once upon a time
Austrian Parliament Building
The parliament building was completed in 1883.
“Vienna is a handsome, lively city, and pleases me exceedingly.” – Frederic Chopin
Schönbrunn Palace, Christmas
Hundertwasserhaus
Vienna Giant Wheel, 75 m, constructed in 1897.
Useful Links
- Vienna travel guide
- How to get from Vienna airport to Vienna city centre
- One day in Vienna itinerary
- Vienna City Pass
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