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Capital of the Republic of Austria and one of Europe’s most visited cities, Vienna (Wien) owes much of its charm and rich history to its splendid location on the banks of the Danube River.
St. Stephen’s Cathedral, also known as Stephansdom, was a parish church in the 12th century. Today, it is the home church for the Catholic archbishop in Vienna. The church was destroyed in World War II but was rebuilt in seven years, with worship services still held daily.Its impressive roof is covered by 2,30,000 glazed tiles. The cathedral has more than 18 altars, all built at different times, and contains precious works of art as well.
Open sandwiches (Belegte Brote) are a common Viennese snack, made popular by the iconic company Trzesniewski. Small slabs of rye bread with a wide variety of toppings, and often accompanied by a Pfiff (small quantity) of beer, they are perfect for a mid-morning snack.
Found right in the centre of Vienna, this former palace was once home to the Hasburgs (who ran a mighty empire over a century ago) until 1918 – and remains one of the grandest buildings of its kind.
This vast complex covers 59 acres with 18 groups of buildings, including 19 courtyards and 2,600 rooms. Its main attractions are the Imperial Apartments, the Sisi Museum, and the Silver Collection.Informative guided tours are available in English.
Founded in 1786, the famous Demel is not only the oldest café and bakery in Vienna, it’s perhaps the most memorable food experience you’ll have in this wonderful city.Some of these delicious treats were once used to satisfy the cravings of Emperor Franz Joseph.
Vienna’s Naschmarkt has a century's -long tradition and is called the “belly of Vienna”. “If the Naschmarkt doesn’t have it, you don’t need it,” is the market’s slogan, and residents are still convinced by it.
Once the capital of an imposing empire, Vienna boasts dozens of historic sights, world-class museums, and of course beautiful architecture. While one day in Vienna may not be enough to explore everything the city has to offer, you can still get a good taste of the city.
