Overview Vienna has not always been considered such a romantic destination. The city found itself just a few miles from the Iron Curtain during the Cold War. Hence, trade ceased with the East, and foreigners found little reason to visit a war-torn city. However, with the sudden popularity and growth of the Eastern Jewels (Budapest,…
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Vienna attractions – travel guide with photos
Vienna (Wien) is the capital of Austria and the former capital of the Austrian Empire and has many attractions. The city is large, more than 2.5 million inhabitants – this is about a quarter of the population of all of Austria. View of Vienna from the bell tower of St. Stephen The city of Vienna…