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?