VIENNA - A DELIGHT FOR SIGHTSEERS

The Vienna Tourist Board Online gives plenty of information and online facilities for thoroughly getting acquainted with what Vienna has to offer to the tourists.

It is not music and operas alone that would enchant you in Vienna. There are varied and elegant attractions like palaces, botanical gardens, museums, art galleries, exhibitions and cathedrals and more to keep you in awe.

Having been the seat of imperial capital for hundreds of years some of the finest architectural pieces could be seen in Hofburg, Schonbrunn. They represent the splendor the city once was with reference to domination over nearly a third of Europe but much more than that a cultural uniqueness of their own. Some of them are now converted into functional government buildings of modern times retaining their old charm as well. A leisurely walk around them gives an idea about the city’s domination over vast territories.

The Academy of Fine arts which has been standing for over 450 years houses paintings of exquisite varieties as artists received training and encouragement in the pursuit of their chosen field. The Albertina is another must for sight seers who will be astonished at the collection of over 65,000 paintings. These have been visited by art lovers from Europe for over hundreds of years and had given inspiration to thousands across the world.


The Alipine Garden at Belvedere Castle is beautification personified as far as botanical beauty is concerned. Sprawling over vast tract, its diversity and elegance are amazing. The serenity of place is to be experienced rather than described.

A portion of the town has been declared by the U.N. as a heritage site which speaks about the unique grace and individuality of the place.

There are scores of hotels and restaurants to cater to the needs of tourists according to their budget. Online booking is available and comfortable stay is assured from Euro 30 upwards. There are of course discounts for cheap hotel deals in Europe group bookings. There are plenty of websites available which give facilities for online reservations and further details regarding your comfortable stay in Vienna.

A few days’ stay in Vienna is bound to invigorate any person with zest for living and finer values. And that this is a place where people who love paintings, trees, historical monuments, classical or modern music can all get their fill makes it a must in tourist’s itinerary.