Vienna

As far as I can tell the favourite story about the introduction of coffee to Austria is apocryphal. In 1683 Vienna was besieged by the invading Turkish armies, the second but last time these troublesome neighbours would challenge Hapsburg authority over the region. Legend has it that… read full article

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When you only have 24 hours to see all that is Vienna, Austria, this self-guided walking tour will give you a good taste of life in this high society city, as well as a good bit of fresh, Viennese air.

• Morning walk at Schönbrunn Palace

Originally a hunting lodge/grounds… read full article

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Everyone knows that Vienna, Austria, is beautiful, clean, organized, and that things work here. Trams run on time, flights are rarely late, and public transport around the architecturally awesome city of Vienna, is simple, inexpensive and practical. The Vienna… read full article

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1. Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens

Declared world heritage site by UNESCO in 1996, the palace and gardens of Schönbrunn are a must-see for lovers of princely Baroque and Gesamtkunstwerk - a German word for a unified work of art. The impressive palace… read full article

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