Every year the cities of Austria attract millions of visitors from all over the world. People come here to ski, shop on Vienna's famous shopping street, or simply experience a new culture and visit world attractions.
Vienna is the cultural and political capital of the state
Telling about the beautiful cities of Austria, first of all, it is necessary to mention, of course, the capital of the state, Vienna, in which many architectural monuments and other sights are concentrated. Vienna is the capital of one of the federal regions of the country. This is a highly developed city, several organizations of world importance are located here, such as the headquarters of the UN, the 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 area around the 5th century. In the 16th century, Vienna had already become a relatively well-formed settlement, at the same time the Turks tried to capture it, but to no avail. At the beginning of the 19th century the citytried to take and Napoleon. 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 who belonged 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 everyone.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
This is one of the most significant and magnificent buildings in 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 when they arrive in the city of Vienna.
Austria is proud of its landmark. And 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 get treated with natural remedies that nature itself has given. The ideal place for a pleasant stay in this case will be Baden.
Spa, spa and more spa
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 he alth. The resort is located to the east of the Vienna Woods and has a history of severalcenturies. Beethoven himself came here hoping to cure his deafness.
The healing springs of the Austrian Baden were known to the ancient Romans. Today in Baden there are a dozen working baths, 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 he alth of spa visitors.
In ancient times, the city was under the auspices of the Roman Empire, and later was divided into two regions - Catholic and Protestant. In 1818 the city's first constitution was adopted, and in 1871 the city of Baden officially became part of the German Empire. In 1952 he merged with Württemberg.
A little about the sights
The main place of pastime (except spa treatment rooms) for guests of Baden is the Kurhaus. Nearby is the parish church in the Gothic style - these can often be found when arriving in the cities of Austria - and the town hall.
Gaming 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 also visit 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 all that lovers of walking in the fresh air can enjoy. There are also several ancient castles that were built several centuries ago.
City of Graz
Austria is full of surprises! Spa resorts and a wide variety of ancient monuments are combined here everywhere. Graz is a prime example of this. It is located in the southeastern part of the state. Graz is known for several reasons at once. 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 districts has even been declared a World Heritage Site.
Parks, trees and rivers that flow 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 hand, anyone here will feel at home. Advanced modern constructions give Graz a special flavor, so to speak, a touch of modernity. For the first time this territory was mentioned in the 12th century. In 1240, it acquired the status of a city, and the heyday of Graz falls on the 17th-19th centuries.
Other cities
Although Austria is not a very large country, its area is only a little over 83 thousand square kilometers, there are other remarkable and beautiful cities here. It is especially recommended to come here in winter for lovers of skiing. In some cities of the country there are famous resorts that people from all over the world come to. Among them are Innsbruck, Tulfes, Kaprun and others. Visitthey can be used not only by lovers of active sports, but also by people who want to admire beautiful mountain landscapes or treat their he alth in places with very clean air.
Conclusion
The cities of Austria are very different, although they also have common features. Since the country has a fairly high standard of living, which undoubtedly affects prices, the cities look accordingly. The latest technologies, the ideas of fashionable modern landscape designers, embodied in marble and bronze - all this goes well with the flavor of old Europe, which has preserved many ancient monuments.
