Vienna, Austria Travel Guide | Best Places To Visit In Vienna | Travel Video

Vienna is the capital and largest city of Austria, and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.757 million and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre. It is the 7th-largest city by population within city limits in the European Union.

The most important places to visit in Vienna are: Schönbrunn, a UNESCO world heritage site (this imposing palace complex should be a must see for every visitor coming to the wonderful city of Vienna), St. Stephen's Cathedral (one of the most important icons of Vienna. This cathedral has been a witness to many important events in Austria's history), Belvedere (like other grand palaces of Vienna, this is a magnificent palace complex. Set against beautiful landscaping, its inside has great artwork), Museum of Art History (one of the greatest museum buildings in the world, this 19th century landmark displays the art collection from the Habsburg Empire), Vienna City Hall (this splendid gothic style structure houses the local city government. More than 2,000 fortunate people work in the City Hall), Secession Building (this striking building was constructed in the late 19th century. Today it houses contemporary artworks that changes periodically), Vienna Opera House (few opera houses are as spectacular as this one. In this world class venue, be sure to catch a concert performance), Hundertwasserhaus (designed to show unpredictability, a unique residential building with crooked floors, varied colors curved walls, and a forest on the roof), Hofburg (Vienna is a city of grand palaces. Among the most lavish is Hofburg. The Habsburg's empire was ruled from here for seven centuries) and many more.

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