Vienna, the Austrian capital, is located in the east of the country on the coast of the Danube. With other European cities Vienna connects the network of railways and highways. City, which was built in concentric circles, to the form of a circle divided into 23 districts. In this incredibly beautiful city, you can see a lot of sites and monuments, and in many Viennese cafes - enjoy the gentle chocolate prepared by unique recipes.
Symbol of the city is the famous Vienna Opera, which opened in 1869 and hosted such great composers as Beethoven, Schubert, Gluck, Haydn and Brahms. One of the most ancient churches, located in the northern part of the Old Town - the Church of St. Ruprecht, was built in the year 829. Among the other attractions that you should definitely look - Parliament, the Vatican Church, City Hall, Castle Schönbrunn, the Hofburg Imperial Palace and the Prater amusement park.
Innsbruck, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and one of the largest cultural, industrial, and tourist cities, is the capital of the federal state of Tyrol. It is located in the west of the country and stands on the River Inn. The founding date of the city is 1234. In 1420, during the reign of Maximilian I, Innsbruck, being the capital of Austria, became known throughout Europe, its second heyday coincided with the 40-year reign of Empress Maria Theresa.
Symbol of the city is the Golden Roof (Goldenes Dahl) - building, previously the former residence of the Habsburgs, which now houses a museum. One of the main attractions of the city - a triumphal arch, erected on the occasion of the marriage of Emperor Leopold II and Spaniard Maria Ludovica, one side symbolizes joy and hope, and the other - death and sorrow. Other major attractions - the church Hovkirhe where the tomb of Emperor Maximilian I, Sv.Yakoba Cathedral, castles and Fyurstenburg Ambras, built in the 15th century, Tyrol Museum of Ethnography and the Alpine Zoo. Near Innsbruck, in Wattens, is a museum of "Swarovski Crystal Worlds", located in a cave.
Salzburg, located in the west of Austria at the foot of the Alps, is known worldwide as the hometown of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The house where the composer lived, majestic cathedrals, palaces and Helburn Mirabell, Hohensalzburg Fortress, built in 1077, is one of the most interesting sights of the city. In the outskirts of the city, you can saw Salzburg Lakes, salt and Hallein mountain resort of Zell am See.
Graz is located in the south-east of the country on the left bank of the river Mur, a member of the federal state of Styria, in addition to historical monuments, famous for its "wine" and ecological tours. In this beautifully preserved since the Middle Ages, the city can see the beauty and originality of the old Europe. Graz has long been the residence of the Habsburg dynasty, regularly attend local shrine - a statue of the Virgin Mary, who does wonders.
From the cable car, built in 1894, offers a magnificent view of the surroundings. On the mountain Schlossberg can see the remains of the fortress, the former imperial residence. Symbol of the city is the clock tower, built in 1712. Its bell, created in 1382, is one of the oldest in the country. Of the other attractions worth visiting the castle Egenberg, Cathedral of the XV century, the palace Zaurau, Mariatrost, the Basilica of the XVIII century and the mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II.Pomimo its cultural and historical monuments, the people of Graz are proud of the fact that it is here that was born governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger.