A
relatively small country as it is, Austria has
exercised a profound influence on the world history and
culture; that is why it will be a great choice as the holiday
destination for most fastidious travelers, including art
connoisseurs, sport lovers and idle pleasure-seekers.
The
lists of sightseeings and attractions well worth visiting can be
endless for those who travel
Austria. However, let us try and define
the most popular sites on the map
of Austria.
A
good starting point for discovering the country is its proud capital,
Vienna.
Once
the seat of the Habsburg Empire, it abounds in historical and
cultural monuments of supreme importance. The greatest places to
visit in Vienna include its gorgeous palaces, as the Imperial
Palace (Hofburg), Sch?¶nbrunn and
the Belvedere being not only architectural masterpieces for all
times, but also treasure-troves for works of Austrian and foreign
artists, that (works, not artists) are housed in the numerous
galleries and museums inside. Hofburg only encompasses over 20
museums and the National Library. Tickets will cost you no more than
10 Euro except for admittance to performances of the Spanish
Riding School that may be as expensive as 26 Euro or more, but the
show is worth the money.
Salzburg
is another city that can fill you with passion for Austria. Here, in
the Old Town (Altstadt), a great ensemble of Baroque buildings is
presented, and Hohensalzburg Fortrsess (Festung) is often called the
most imposing medieval castle of Austria. The birthplace of Mozart
welcomes tourists to the Salzburg Festival and thousands of
people who travel Austria accept this invitation each year.
Europe's
skiing capital, Innsbruck
with its great resorts and historical
monuments, is Austria's great travel destination, too.
Consider
taking a tour
around Austria to visit some of the land's major
attractions in Graz, the country's second largest city, as well as in
small medieval towns like Freistadt in Upper Austria or Hall in the
Tyrol.
Theatre-lovers
are highly recommended to visit at least one of the hundred
performances of Vienna
State Opera that are given daily September through June.
However, queues may be really long here, especially for the
world-famous New Year concert given together with Vienna Philharmonic
Orchestra, so consider booking well in advance! Salzburg's Marionette
Theater also offers exquisite entertainment by no means orientated
towards children audience only. Its impressive performances are
renowned all over the world.
Austria
is a country generously blessed with all kinds of sightseeings and
attractions, famous for its music, art, architecture and cuisine,
spectacular landscapes and friendly people.
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