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Best Places in Austria on Your "Must-See" List |
Austria is blessed with so many charming landscapes, majestic historical places
and unique art masterpieces that it is just an ideal holiday destination for everyone.
The country can't leave neither of your senses indifferent: you will be captivated
with the taste of Austro-Hungarian and Viennese cuisine, the sound of music by
world-famous composers as well as the fascinating and wild Alpine yodeling cries,
the sight of gorgeous baroque cathedrals and palaces and the sweet scent of herbs
in the mountains. The longer you stay in Austria, the deeper you will fall in
love with it.
When
you travel Austria
it is natural to start exploring the land with its
capital. The ever-young 2500
year-old Vienna
reminds us of its former role as the capital
of the great Habsburg Empire with all
the grand architectural monuments, historic treasures and art
collections.
The Ringstrasse that today surrounds the Old Town of Vienna and houses a number
of the city's most popular sights was built at the site of fortifications that
used to protect its heart. Walk along the street and feel the atmosphere of old
days of glory that the road stones remember so well. Climb onto the South tower
of St. Stephen's Cathedral in the Stephansplatz to see the whole city lying
beneath you. Come to the Karlsplatz to see a perfect baroque monument, St. Charles's
Church. Marvel at the Imperial Palace and the Belvedere with its orangery, parks
and gardens, and be sure not to miss the elegant Sch?¶nbrunn.
Continue to travel Austria with a tour to Salzburg,
Mozart's birthplace, and visit its Old Town presenting great baroque buildings
including the Cathedral Square with the Salzburger Dom and the Residenz Palace.
If you travel Austria in spring you will be lucky to witness the Mirabel Palace's
gardens in bloom, which is an unforgettable picture.
The
so called Festung (Salzburg Fortress) is also well worth visiting.
Important periods of art
in Austria are reflected in the works that
the numerous galleries and museums contain.
The list of best places in Austria would not be complete without a tour to Innsbruck.
The city's location make it ideal both for winter and summer sports and it can
be easily called Europe's ski capital. Visiting some of Innsbruck museums will
complement your travel to Austria with rememberable cultural experiences.
Some
other attractions of Austria include such towns and locations as
Klagenfurt boasting more than 20 castles; the baroque town of
Eisenstadt; Linz, that is to be the European Cultural Capital for
2009, Bregenz as old as the time; the Danube Valley and the
Wachau??¦
If you travel Austria you will always find a great variety of choices to make
up your holiday itinerary so you'll probably need quick wit to arrange them in
a compact way to see more.
Browse our site for other
useful tips as for sightseeings
and attractions of Austria, hotels of Austria
and recommendations where to
go and when in Austria. |
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