Things to Do in Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Vienna might be one of the most boring cities in the world, but it鈥檚 definitely one of Europe鈥檚 most stunning. It鈥檚 the quintessential high school field trip destination, probably because it鈥檚 historical but a lot less fun than all its neighbors. So why would you ever go there and what can you do on your visit?

The center of Vienna is both the most beautiful place you鈥檒l ever see but also the most sterile uninteresting neighborhood on earth. Full of tourists and tacky European shit like horse and carriage rides, Vienna鈥檚 historic center is a spotless array of beautiful gardens, elaborate building facades, and busy pedestrian streets. Many of the city鈥檚 parks, like Volksgarten and Stadtpark, were once the site of classical concerts by greats like Strauss (whose golden statue can be found in the latter) and Schubert. Today, they鈥檙e perfectly green spaces full of fountains and ornate statues.

You鈥檒l also find a few iconic churches dotting the streets of city center including聽St. Stephen鈥檚 Cathedral,聽which offers both audio and guided tours in addition to tower and catacombs visits, and the baroque聽St. Peters Church. If you don鈥檛 care about churches for the beautiful architecture, you may be interested in a free concert which are frequently held in St. Peters. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Things to Do in Vienna
Guide Location: Austria » Vienna
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Ana Montano
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

St. Stephen鈥檚 Cathedral
St. Peters Church
Caf茅 Central
Schoenbrunn Palace
Belvedere Palace
Salm Braeu Brewery and Distillery
Kunsthistorisches Museum
the Hofburg
Sisi Museum
Neubau
Mariahilf

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