Lying to the east of Austria on the banks of the Danube, Vienna is the country’s capital and its most visited city. Often described as Europe’s cultural capital, Vienna is famed for its splendid historic buildings, from hulking imperial castles to neo-Baroque theatres, as well as its buzzing cultural scene. An intellectual bohemia, Vienna has inspired the opuses of a host of world famous composers, from Mozart to Beethoven via Schubert, Strauss and Brahms. Sitting at one of its pavement cafés as dusk breaks over the boulevards, it is easy to be swept back to a past time. However, as well as its continued homage to an impressive heritage, Vienna has come to the fore of urban development, winning awards for its innovative outlook. A taste for the trendy and an eye for the progressive have combined to give the city its unique character. Here, travellers can enjoy medieval
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