Vienna

capital city · Austria · culture · Danube River

Imperial palaces galore. Vienna was once the center of a huge empire called the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and you can still visit enormous palaces there that ruled over millions of people.

Music city supreme. Famous composers like Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss lived and created their masterpieces in Vienna, making it one of the most important cities for classical music in the world.

Hub of the Danube. Vienna sits right on the Danube River, Europe's second-longest river, making it the largest city on this waterway and a key trading spot for centuries.

Nearly a third of Austria. With about 2.9 million people in its metro area, Vienna has almost one-third of all of Austria's population, making it the country's undisputed center for business, politics, and arts.

Built by emperors. The city's stunning architecture shows layers of history, from medieval times through the reign of powerful emperors who wanted to show off their wealth and power through magnificent buildings.