About Vienna
Vienna is the capital, the largest city, and one of nine provinces of Austria. It is the sixth-largest city in the European Union. Apart from all its importance as the capital city of Austria, Vienna is also an important place for musicians. A city where Beethoven and Mozart lived.
Places to visit in Vienna
To explore the real joy of any place, you must know the best places to see. So here is a list of some of them:
- St. Stephen's Cathedral: St. Stephen's Cathedral is not only a historical monument but a symbol that has given recognition to the whole country. You can get beautiful and relish views once you step all 343 steps of this precious cathedral. Moreover, this place is full of musical events and has large rows of the best paintings by saints.
- The Belvedere Palace: It is the best mixture of art, culture and history. The palace turned museum is a must-see if you want to explore all three things in one place. The palace is split into two houses - upper and lower Belvedere with the famous collection of Gustav Klimt's paintings. In addition, it also holds an art collection of Vincent Van Gosh, Claude Monet, Max Beckham, and many others.
- The Hofburg Palace: If you've got only one choice to visit in Vienna, then make Hofburg Palace your choice. This palace has historical importance, for it was once the powerful seat of rulers of the Habsburgs. With the famous Spanish riding school, the castle also has parks, luxury restaurants and cafes.
- Vienna Zoo: Vienna Zoo is a World Heritage Site recognised by UNESCO. It's the oldest in the country, and houses cute giant pandas, elephants, Siberian tigers, orangutans and many other animals. This zoo has more than 700 species of fauna. Witnessing the animals in their natural habitat is one of the best things to experience in life.
- Kunsthistorisches Museum: In the Kunsthistorisches Museum you will find several historical paintings, and you can also enjoy certain attractions within walking distance. Besides, you can also explore the vibrant churches, Castle hilltop, beautiful gardens, parks and many other attractions. When you are on a visit to this mind-blowing museum, take part in activities like 'Monaural Track.'
Vienna Airport
Flughafen Wien-Schwechat, also known as Vienna Airport is Austria's largest international airport. It is located about 20 km from the main city. The IATA code of this airport is VIE, and its official address is 1300 Schwechat. The airport offers many services for passengers like pharmacies, police stations, cafes, ATMs and more. You can avail of car rentals, buses, or taxis to travel to and from the airport.