The history of Vienna can be traced back to Roman times. Vienna was a former Roman military settlement called Vindobona. After the decline of the Roman Empire, the remains of this camp were developed in to a town under the reign of the Babenberger dynasty. In 1492 it became the seat and capital of the Habsburger's Holy Roman Empire and began its development into the unique city that Vienna is today.
Vienna offers a variety of sightseeing options. St. Stephan's Cathedral is one of the oldest buildings in Vienna. Due to its lengthy construction time the Cathedral combines a number of different architectural styles.
The Ringstrasse, the former border which circled the city centre was turned into a magnificent boulevard in the 19th century and is definitely worth a walk. Also must for tourists is a visit to the Schloss Schönbrunn. This was the former residence of the Habsburgs, and the residence now has public parks, a palm house, a butterfly house and world renowned Zoo.
Vienna is a melting pot for what used to be a multinational empire during the Habsburg rule. The immigration of Hungarians, Czechs and Poles and other ethnic groups has left its influence everywhere, especially on the surnames of many Viennese inhabitants.
Vienna is a multi cultured city with a wide variety of theatre, music, art and cinemas. Its cultural tradition of high art is well known worldwide. Vienna has been home to many famous musicians, including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Joseph Haydn, Ludwig van Beethoven and Falco. It is still a very popular place to live for artists from all over the world.
If you are searching for holiday rental accommodation in Vienna, relax. Vienna is well developed for tourism and there is an extensive choice of holiday rental accommodation including ski chalets, studios, apartments, villas, duplexes, townhouses, farmhouses and even mansions, to provide you with perfect holiday accommodation facilities. Find a suitable holiday home in Austria and book direct with the owner. If you prefer self catering accommodation there are plenty of choices, otherwise you can choose from Vienna bed and breakfast or hotel accommodation. |
