Austria's cities attract millions of visitors annually from around the world. People come here to ski, to shop on the famous Vienna street shops or just to get acquainted with the new culture and visit world attractions.
Vienna - the cultural and political capital of the state
Talking about the beautiful cities of Austria, first of all, of course, it is necessary to mention the capital of the state, Vienna, in which many monuments of architecture and other attractions are concentrated. Vienna is the capital of one of the federal regions of the country. This is a highly developed city, there are several organizations of world significance, such as the headquarters of the UN, OSCE and others. Vienna is a storehouse of talent. Famous people such as Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms and many other composers were born here.
The city was tentatively created in the 1st century AD, when the ancient Romans settled here, who left the territory around the 5th century. In the 16th century, Vienna had already become a relatively formed settlement, at the same time the Turks tried to capture it, but to no avail. At the beginning of the 19th century, Napoleon also tried to take the city. In the 20th century, Vienna, like other European cities, suffered greatly from world wars.
Vienna Opera
This is one of the most famous opera houses in the world, if not the most famous. It was built in 1869 and was intended solely to please the eyes of people belonging to the royal court of Austria. However, time has passed, and although at first only representatives of the aristocracy could get into the theater, today it is open to all comers.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
This is one of the most significant and magnificent buildings of the Austrian capital. The cathedral is located in the very center of the city. Due to its beauty, it has become one of the places where tourists rush after arriving in Vienna.
Austria is proud of its attraction. Now let's talk about another interesting city in this wonderful country.
City of Baden
Austria attracts not only those tourists who want to wander through the old streets, but also those who just want to soak up the sun and heal with natural remedies that nature itself has given. In this case, Baden is the ideal place for a pleasant stay.
Spa, spa and spa again
The city of Baden, which is also known as Baden near Vienna, has been welcoming guests for centuries. Miraculous mineral springs, green parks, gardens and squares contribute to finding absolute harmony among those who want to relax and improve their health. The resort is located east of the Vienna Forest and has a history of several centuries. Beethoven himself came here in the hope of curing deafness.
The healing springs of Austrian Baden were known to the ancient Romans. Today in Baden there are a dozen workers bathing, thirteen of them are warm. Their main feature and healing properties are calcium sulfate, which is part of the water and has a beneficial effect on the health of spa visitors.
In ancient times, the city was under the auspices of the Roman Empire, and was later divided into two regions - Catholic and Protestant. In 1818 the first constitution of the city was adopted, and in 1871 the city of Baden officially became part of the German Empire. In 1952, he teamed up with Württemberg.
A little bit about the sights
The main place of stay (except for spa treatments) for guests of Baden is the kursal. Nearby is the Gothic-style parish church - such can often be found when you come to the cities of Austria - and the town hall.
Gambling tourists will also find entertainment in Baden, because it is here that one of the largest casinos in all of Europe is located. In addition, here you can visit the magnificent rose gardens, vineyards and various colorful restaurants.
But the most important thing for visitors is, of course, the local nature. Parks, valleys and ancient aqueducts are far from everything that lovers will like to walk in the fresh air. There are also several ancient castles that were built several centuries ago.
Graz City
Austria is full of surprises! Spa resorts and the most diverse monuments of antiquity are combined here everywhere. A striking example is the city of Graz. It is located in the southeastern part of the state. Graz is known for several reasons. In addition to being the second largest city in the country, it is one of the most developed cities in all of Europe. It’s green everywhere, like in a fairy tale! In addition, several very prestigious universities are located here, and one of the areas is even declared a world heritage.
Parks, trees and rivers, which rush through the very center of the city, give it an incredibly colorful atmosphere. But such an abundance and majesty of the natural landscape, in addition, is combined with high technology. On the one hand, we can say that this is a typical European city, on the other - here anyone will feel at home. Advanced modern designs give Graz a special touch, so to speak, a touch of modernity. For the first time, this territory was mentioned in the 12th century. In 1240 it gained the status of a city, and Graz flourished in the 17-19th century.
Other cities
Although Austria is not a very large country, its area is just a little over 83 thousand km2, there are other notable and beautiful cities. It is especially recommended that ski lovers come here in winter. In some cities of the country there are well-known resorts, to which people from all over the world come. Among them are Innsbruck, Tulfes, Kaprun and others. They can be visited not only by lovers of active sports, but simply by people who want to admire beautiful mountain landscapes or improve their health in places with very clean air.
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The cities of Austria are very different, although they have common features. Since the country has a fairly high standard of living, which, undoubtedly, affects prices, the cities look accordingly. The latest technologies, ideas of fashionable modern landscape designers embodied in marble and bronze - all this goes well with the color of old Europe, in which many ancient monuments have been preserved.