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Vienna Austria’s capital offers a unique blend of imperial traditions and stunning modern architecture. It is famous for  its cultural events, imperial sights, coffee houses, cozy wine taverns, and the very special Viennese charm. Vienna’s history dates back to the first post-Christian century when the Romans established the military camp Vindobona. Today’s cityscape is characterized by the abundance of baroque buildings created mostly under the rule... more

Salzburg, the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, is dominated by churches, castles and

 palaces. The picturesque old town is a UNESCO world heritage sight. Festung Hohensalzburg, the landmark of Salzburg, is Central Europe’s largest intact fortress and offers fantastic views of the city. Visit the Princely Residence, a magnificent early baroque edifice with splendid halls and a gallery featuring European paintings dating between the 16th and 19th century. more

Klagenfurt nestles at Wörthersee, one of Europe’s largest and warmest alpine lakes. With an Mediterranean summer climate, sunny winter days, a colorful fall and a mild spring, Klagenfurt is an enjoyable city throughout the year. Klagenfurt boasts one of Austria’s prettiest old towns and was thrice awarded the prestigious Europa Nostra Diploma for its lovingly restored arcaded Renaissance courtyards which today accommodate modern boutiques, trendy bars, and rustic beer gardens. more

 Austria Attractions Hofburg City/Region: Vienna
The Hofburg Palace, or Imperial Palace, was the home of the Austrian Hapsburgs for 600 years. The first fortifications were erected by King Ottakar Premyst in the 13th century and were added to by every generation until it became the monumental structure it is today. As well as housing the president's offices, the palace now encompasses 22 separate museums, the National Library, a 14th-century Augustinian church, the famous Spanish Riding School and the Royal Chapel, where every Sunday the Vienna.. more

 Graz City Travel Guide  Graz is the capital city of Styria, a region in the southeast corner of Austria. The city of Graz is located in between rolling hills, to the north, east and west, only open to the south. The first settlements date back to 800 AD and through the medieval times, the Styrian landowners, took over the city and turned it into a flourishing trading center. Because of its easily fortified and nearly invulnerable Schlossberg in the heart of the city, Graz has always been a very important strategic location. Throughout the reign of the Babenbergers and the Habsburgs, the city was considered to be the second capital of Austria. more

  Innsbruck City Travel Guide The Inn valley has always been strategicaly important due to its geographical and central location. The first settlements date back to the Bronze Age. As the Roman Empire expanded to the North, the valley became an important military transportation route. They built a fortified road fort, Veldidena, which is now Innsbruck's district of Wilten. With the settlements of the Bajuwaren, the area became Bavarian and was later given to the Bishops of Brixen, who lost more and more control of the area to the native Tyrolean counts. more

  Linz City Travel Guide Like most cities in Austria, the city of Linz is based on the Roman expansion to the North. The bending of the River Danube made this territory a strategic point and a small castle fortified it. The castle and its settlements where named Lentia. Linz was first mentioned in 799 AD, when the Bavarians expanded to the South and this area was transformed into a trading hub. more

  Palace Schoenbrunn The entrance from the bridge Schlossbruecke
The monarchy residence with remarkable park. At the edge the river Wien and amid from forests and meadows stood in the a farmyard in the 14th century, namely the Kattermuehle (Katter-mill). Emperor Maximilian II acquired this court 1569 and redesigned it to a hunting castle, which was destroyed by the Hungarian prince Stephan Bocskaj. Emperor Mathias set up this building in the year 1614 again. more

  Vienna Zoo Sandwalk, trees left and right
The Vienna Zoo in the park Schoenbrunn is the oldest still existing zoo of the world. Read about the History The Vienna Zoo is the oldest existing zoo of the world. It was constructed by Jean Nicolas Jadot in 1751 by order of Kaiser Franz I. The building of a menagerie was necessary, because the emperors were swamped again and again with presents of friendly ruling dynasties. So for example the Turkish embassador handed a camel in 1740, the Dutch gave 1750 a rhino. more