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Ever wondered why people are so crazy about Europe? There can be a million reasons; one of them would have to be the touristic nature of the continent. Whichever country you visit, it always has a touristy aura to it, with people from all over the world strolling around with their SLR cameras in their hands, hoping to capture every little moment of their leisure or even business trip.

To catch a glimpse of Central Europe many like to catch a flight to the capital of Austria – Vienna. Vienna this time around the year is the perfect spot for sun lovers, the sun’s heat is warm enough to let you enjoy your summer wear, and the cold wind that blows across the city, makes the sun heat.  However, it is a popular destination even in winters when snow covered monuments give the city a completely new look and feel.

Like mostly other cities, Vienna also invites its tourists to its city centre, where the huge Hofburg Complex boasts the best this city has to offer. Horse carriages would be ready for you to give you a tour of the city in the most elegant and romantic fashion, sitting in a buggy with your beloveds and enjoying the beautiful architectural sights around you, the natural rhythm of the horses shoes giving it all the magical touch needed. Everywhere you look you will find history, the buildings and statues are standing monuments of what was once the grand empire of Austria. Even the parliament building is a piece of art to admire. A sight not to miss here is the beautiful rose garden in Volksgarten, where you can actually see one of the largest and uniquely coloured roses ever.

Vienna’s highlight is the famous Schonobrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the imperial family. If you go to Vienna atleast half a day is reserved to spend in this huge palace. Stroll inside to admire the magnificent interior of the palace, or just enjoy the gardens that surround it. A zoo, fountains, forest, a labyrinth, a cafe, the palace offers everything in its premises to provide a perfect day out. The gardens that surround Schonobrunn are decorated with flowers and fountains. It is hard to imagine how much manpower is used to maintain such a massive place, as the garden is perfectly intact and well kept.

Belvedere is another spot not to miss in Vienna. It was built as a summer residence of Prince Eugene. Now, tourists come to the place to see and appreciate, while localites come there to jog and exercise. The gardens along with the statues and architecture make it a favourite spot for shoots.

The city flaunts life. Don’t be too surprised to find group of musicians or a single violinist sitting in the middle of a busy street and starting up their act to entertain others by showing off their natural talent. Passersby are sure to stop and enjoy the show and are even compelled to put some money in the box as a token of their well deserved appreciation.

Vienna’s location tempts tourists not to end their vacation in just this city, but to move on to the cities nearby. Just two hours away is Budapest in Hungary, known as the Paris of East. Day trips can be made to Vienna Woods and river cruises can be taken on the Danube River to adjoining cities. To go on your own you will have to be very well prepared beforehand with all the travelling and tickets information. The easier way is to just join one of the travel groups, which give you a whole guided trip, but just charge you a bit extra for their service.

Vienna is rightly known as one of Europe’s most expensive cities, and the whole city boasts a kind of royalty in it. The town centre mixes old Vienesse architecture and statues with modern top notch designer shops. Their inner city rail service is one of the best and easiest to use in Europe. Even though English is scantly spoken or read over there, their main language being German, even then its not too hard to communicate for survival.

Food options are plentiful in the city; small and affordable restaurants are seen everywhere, and taste is not compromised. Opera is Vienna’s speciality. It might not appeal to commoners but it can be appreciated as a distinctive form of art. And if you still want some more fun in your trip, just go to Parter, where a funfair and joy rides would always be waiting to make your head blow out with excitement.

It might not be the perfect resort for you if you are looking for a rejuvenating experience, but if you want to discover the real essence of Europe, Vienna is a city you cannot afford to miss out.