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Vienna
A true city of culture, Vienna is the music capital of the world. A guided walk follows a route that is star-studded in the true sense of the word for many stars have been inset into the pavement to mark the achievements of such luminaries of the music world as Mozart, Beethoven and many other composers, musicians and singers who have in the past been closely associated with the city.
The Museumsquartier, with its baroque facade, is home to a major cultural district containing 3 opera houses, 50 theatres and 100 museums. After absorbing the culture that permeates the air in Vienna, why not stroll through the flea markets and the boutiques of the main shopping streets before pausing for a well-desrved break in one of Vienna's renowned, elegant coffee shops.
Imperial Vienna is home to The Belvedere, St Stephen's Cathedral - a truly Gothic splendour, the UNESCO World Heritage Site Schönbrunn Palace - a masterpiece of classic Baroque design.
The "Riesenrad" - a giant ferris wheel which shapes the skyline - was built in 1896 by English engineer Walter Basset. Besides being a landmark and an antique, it offers fabulous views across the city. And where better to see proof that the city of Vienna is fifty percent green spaces. Themed gardens (the Shakespeare Garden and Japanese garden) are interspersed with the formerly Imperial parks, now under municipal or state control. |
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