Places of Interest in Austria
As a travel destination Austria has timeless charm for tourists from all over the world who flock into this lovely land of picture perfect natural landscape, full of mountains, greenery and lakes, as well as architectural charm and rich heritage.
Tourists travel to Austria's capital Vienna, one of Europe's most endearing cities, renowned for its romantic charm, exquisite architecture and historicity.
Similarly one can travel to Salzburg in Austria, Mozart's hometown, which also boats of quality museums.
You may travel to St. Gilgen, an idyllic village near Salzburg presenting the best of Austria's countryside charm.
Other places one must travel in Austria are Innsbruck, a majestic travel destination for skiing especially, and Graz which has Austria's historic center that is regarded as among the best European “Old Towns.”
A river water cruise down the fascinating Danube is another wonderful travel experience of Austria.
Some other fine travel destinations of Austria include Klagenfurt, Eisenstadt, Bregenz and Linz.
Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna
One of Austria's topmost travel attraction has to be Schonbrunn Palace, listed in United Nations' Heritage sites.
This magnificent palace, situated in Vienna is worth a travel for its glorious baroque architecture.
Originally a summer residence for Austria's imperial Hapsburg family, this palace is a museum now and also has a zoo and a huge park. Travel to this grand palace in Austria and take a memorable residential tour.
The historic cathedral of Sulzburg
Travel to Austria's historic town of Salzburg, its old town comprising wonderful baroque buildings. A travel to the old town gives you a chance to visit the historic cathedral of Sulzburg, located at the Cathedral square. This 17th century cathedral, dedicated to Salzburg's Saint Rupert, also baptized Mozart and is an Austrian most popular travel destination.
The Old Town of Graz
Travel to Austria's best preserved “Old Town” of Graz. This wonderful city consists of narrow lanes, ornate courtyards and fascinating architecture worth a travel. Chateau Eggenberg, a brilliant clock tower at Glockenspieplatz, Landhaus are some of Austria's most visited sites.
Historic Town of Klagenfurt
Klagenfurt, capital of Austria's Carinthian region has splendid mansions, museums, galleries and historic houses.
Travel to this lovely town, which has some of Austria's best countryside scenes and over twenty castles.
People travel to this wonderful town for a peep into Austria's history.
The Linz Castle
You can travel to Linz, Austria for a trip to the Linz Castle, an 8th century monument rebuilt many times. It preserves Austria's culture and history wonderfully as it houses Upper Austria's Provincial Museum, exhibiting art works from medieval to modern times.
Travel to the Linz Castle and savor its rich art treasures.
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