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Austria's Vienna State Opera is the oldest theatrical institution with an unbroken record of performing in the German-speaking world, dating back to the 18th century's start.

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Cafe Central
Cafe Central in Vienna, Austria boasts first-rate Viennese coffee, and the phantoms of former regulars, including Freud and Lenin, make for interesting food for thought. Alamy
Stadtpark
A golden statue of Johann Strauss playing his violin stands in Stadtpark (Vienna City Park), Austria. Alamy
Vienna State Opera
Austria's Vienna State Opera is the oldest theatrical institution with an unbroken record of performing in the German-speaking world, dating back to the 18th century's start. Alamy
Hofburg Imperial Palace
Shown here is the silhouette of the Prince Eugen equestrian statue adjacent to the Hofburg Imperial Palace in Vienna, Austria. Getty Images
Stephansdom
The Stephansdom (St. Stephen's Cathedral) in Vienna, Austria has survived many wars and has become a symbol of the city's freedom. Shown here is the view from Stephansdom at dusk. Alamy
Belvedere Palace
The Belvedere, the palace at the heart of Vienna, Austria, was once the Baroque summer residence of the renowned general and art connoisseur Prince Eugene. Austrian Tourist Office, Inc.
Vienna Opera House
Austria's Vienna Opera House has a world-wide reputation for its first-class opera performances and is also known because of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Austrian Tourist Office, Inc.
Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel
A must-do when visiting Vienna, Austria is to ride on the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel, a landmark visible from afar on the Vienna skyline. Austrian Tourist Office, Inc.
Demel Pastry Shop
At Demel Pastry Shop, Vienna, Austria's sweetest destination, you will find a dainty baroque salon devoted to chocolates and other irresistible sugary creations. K. u. K. Hofzuckerbäcker Demel
Babette's Spice and Books for Cooks
Babette's is a unique concept in Vienna, Austria. Part eatery, part culinary school and part spice store, it caters to Viennese willing to experiment with what they cook at home. Babette´s Spice and Books for Cooks
Vienna Opera Ball
At the Vienna Opera Ball, the national ball of Austria, the most important dance is the Vienna Waltz, the national dance. Austrian Tourist Office, Inc.
MuseumsQuartier Wien
MuseumsQuartier Wien in Vienna, Austria is an oasis of culture and recreation located right in the heart of the city with courtyards, open-air restaurants, cafes and shops. Ali Schafler, Austrian Tourist Office, Inc.
Schonbrunn Palace
Built to rival Versailles in Paris, Schonbrunn Palace is surrounded by beautiful buildings and gardens and is one of the most significant cultural monuments in Vienna, Austria. Austrian Tourist Office, Inc.
Hofburg Palace
The Hofburg Palace in Vienna is home to Austria's National Library, Imperial Treasury, a museum, collections of weapons and musical instruments and even a riding school. Austrian Tourist Office, Inc.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
St. Stephen's Cathedral, built in 1147 AD, is one of Vienna, Austria's most famous sights and houses treasures like the tomb of Prince Eugene of Savoy and the Gothic winged altar. Austrian Tourist Office, Inc.