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Historic Center of Vienna

Vienna, Austria
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Ranked #1 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 607 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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Owner description: The historic centre of Vienna is rich in beautiful architecture, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse...... more » Owner description: The historic centre of Vienna is rich in beautiful architecture, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks. « less
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Charlottesville VA
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Surprises around each corner, very clean and well-maintained. Lots of high end shopping and some of the usual tourist junk at kiosks. Of course the area abounds in cafes for the many coffee options of Vienna. More

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Los Angeles
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96 reviews 96 reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Our second time visiting central Vienna, we loved it just as much as the first time. It is a truly beautiful city, and very walkable. Lots of interesting shops, cafes, pastry shops and other eateries, monuments and historic buildings, museums, you name it. More

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Munich, Germany
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Very interesting buildings - make sure you look up to see the architectural details. More

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Athens, Greece
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

the historic center of vienna was really nice. it has a lot of pedestrian streets, and a beautifull building in every corner More

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Flagstaff, Arizona
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139 reviews 139 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We seemed to cross-cross Stephansplatz multiple times during our stay. Easy to get to on the subway, and the side streets contain numerous shops, restaurants and art nouveau sites worth discovering. More

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Pisa
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

A perfectly preserved historical gallery of Central European architecture, from the late XVII century to modern times. Mostly interesting for lovers of Sezession/Jugendstil and later evolution. Some post-modern solutions may be arguable, but don't forget that Sezession was secession, and it can continue till nowadays. More

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california
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

See teh Hofburg, the Stephensdom and cafes and shopping in addition to the many many museums and music offerings. A true music/art/gastronomy lovers' delight of an old world town not destroyed by war. More

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Athens, Greece
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Vienna is great city.When you walk you bring in your mind the years of austrohungary,princess Sissy ,emperor Franz Joseph,and the love story between Crown Prince Rudolf and Baroness Mary Vetsera.St Stephen's cathedral, Mozart Museum, the shopping district are in the historic center. More

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London
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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Vienna is very compact, so the whole centre can be done on foot. (If you do need public transport at any point it is of course excellent, not like the UK!!) Everything is very clean and safe to wander round, people are friendly and helpful. Many wonderful restaurants and bars - particularly recommended is a Viennese restaurant Zum Weißen Rauchfangkehrer... More

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Sutton
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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Make sure you allow time to walk all the surrounding parks and streets - many don't get specific mention in tour guides but are wonderful More

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