Vienna also known as the “new old city” is a beautiful transition from the historical picturesque cities like Florence and Venice to the fashion capitals like Paris or London. Tourism has always been on a rise here and with a variety to offer right from the splendid Baroque buildings to the golden art nouveau and the latest architecture.

Right from the majestic cafes to the Schonbrunn to the Imperial Palace, or a performance at the State Opera house, Vienna offers you a complete package.

• Imperial Vienna

If you are fond of history and take pleasure in admiring majestic buildings then the magnificent Baroque Schonbrunn, the Belvedere Palaces, a walk in the Ring Boulevard or exploring the Imperial Palace brimming with historical evidences of the Habsburg empire, will take your breath away. The St Stephens cathedral, the Giant Ferris Wheel at Prater, the Spanish Riding School and the Sacrophagi in the Imperial Vault will leave you awestruck.

• Art Nouveau

If you are an art lover, the portal of the Secession, one of the most stupendous structures of the country dating back to 1900 will not fail to disappoint you. Notable painters, designers and architects have showcased their best artworks here, which millions of tourists visit to admire. The Museum for Applied Arts, Leopold museum and Otto Wagner’s Stadtbahn Pavilions are other places of interest.

• Stephens Cathedral

A visit to this cathedral is a must for everyone who visits Vienna because it is the symbol of the country, one of the most significant Gothic structures. The colourful rooftiles create that Royal and Imperial double-headed eagle and the coat of arms of Vienna city with the free-swinging Church bell being the second-biggest in Europe.

• The Giant Ferris wheel and its Square

You can go up 200 feet high and simply enjoy the view of this city from up this Wheel and you know it for yourself that you have arrived in Vienna once you have taken this ride. This is a frequented attraction in the Danube Metropolis and offers an attractive adventure world too.

Apart from the major sightseeing, Vienna has trendy clubs and stylish shops too. The state opera and the concert halls are a definite part and parcel of this city. There are many design oriented restaurants not just for good food but terrific ambience. The traditional coffee house looks cool in modern guise too.

There are lots of attractions for children like the zoo and the riding school apart from the traditional places of interest. It is on the whole a place for wholesome entertainment to just escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, away to a quiet vacation.