The Austrian capital is situated in the far east of the country and is its cultural, political, and economic center. A city of music, art, and culture, Vienna is characterized by grand buildings and contrasting architectural styles ranging from baroque to art nouveau. Ride the ferris wheel in Prater for an incredible view across the rooftops. In the middle of the commercial center, the gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral is an imposing focal point to the city, as well as other important buildings including the St. Charles' Church, the State Opera, and the Hofburg Palace.
Delve into one of the many museums and discover the lives and works of the composers that Vienna is so well-known for, of Johan Strauss, Mozart, Beethoven, as well as a number of general museums dedicated to the arts. Traveling through the city is remarkably easy as they have an excellent public transport system, take the bus, tram, or metro. If you visit in July or August, don't miss the annual Movie Film Festival which takes places on Rathaus Square!