Free Guide Vienna City

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Free Guide Vienna City
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Vienna is the capital city of Austria and it is also the largest city in the country. It is cultural and political hub of the country and has shades of its imperial past. It is also a designated UNESCO world heritage site. Vienna is one of the most historic cities in Europe and has lots of monuments and heritage places to visit in the city. It is also a city which is proud of its music heritage. Modern day Vienna boasts of a vibrant classical and modern music scene. Vienna is also popular for its coffee culture and has Italian style espresso coffee bars around the city.

Climate

Vienna is a city of varied climate. The spring season in Vienna starts around March before the summer sets in. Weather in summer months is mostly moderate with the max temp reaching around 34 degrees. Winters here can be cold with the temperatures reaching around 0 degrees. Some snow fall occurs but quickly melts away. Mostly, moderate climate makes the city an ideal visit location.

Transportation

The city has the Vienna international airport; the airport is the base for the national airline, the Austrian which flies flights from other cities from the capital. Many European airlines run flights to the airport and some have connecting hubs in the city. From the airport, you can hire taxis or rent cars for your trip forward. Buses are also available which will take you around the city. You can also take the underground for faster movement around the city. Public transportation is relatively cheap in Vienna and wouldnt cost you much for a round trip. Hotels are available in abundance and you can find one easily for your budget. You can find luxurious and cheap hotels around the city.

Languages

The people in Austria mostly speak a combination of German and austro-bavarian language. German is also the official language here. People who deal with foreign visitors speak fluent English and you wouldnt have many problems dealing with them.

Places to Visit

The city as mentioned before is full of historical building and you certainly would like to visit the most famous landmarks in the city. The city has the museumquarter which houses most of the cities museums. Apart from museums, various cultural places are located here. There are various cafes here which would not keep you bored. Then, there is the new palace which is largest and latest section of the imperial palace. Art has a big place in Austrian culture and there is the museum of applied and contemporary arts which is a must see for art lovers. There is also a technical museum which houses old and new renovated machines and electronic equipment.

The city also has many palaces and castles which should be paid a visit during your trip. Schloss Schnbrunn is a UNESCO heritage site and is perhaps the best palace experience you will get in the city. Also, you can visit the Hofburg Palace which is a large collection of buildings and remained the residence of imperial rulers until 1918.

Food

Food here is purely Viennese which offers pretty exotic flavors and items, although, for foreign visitors most of the restaurants serve English menus as well. The traditional fast food here is sausage and kabaps.

Overall Vienna offers a distinct traditional experience for travelers and the city would be a delight for art lovers as it is heavily influenced by artists.