Vienna
Vienna is the capital of Austria and is also one of its nine states. It is located in the eastern part of Austria and is near the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. The city ranks tenth among the largest cities in terms of number of inhabitants and is found to be the second city that has the highest quality of living according to Mercer Human Resource Consulting. The city has a humid continental climate that makes the summer months either warm or hot, mild temperature during autumn and spring, and cold during winter with the temperature dropping to freezing point. Vienna plays host to some important international organizations such as the United Nations and OPEC. You can rent a car in Vienna and explore the rest of Austria. The city is also the country’s center for economic, political and culture. The city is known to German speakers as Wien.
Vienna’s art and culture has a long tradition where it can be seen through the city’s opera houses, theaters, classical music, and fine arts. The Staatsoper and Volksoper are the best opera houses in the city where the traditional Viennese operattas can be seen in the Volksoper. The Burgtheater and the Akademie Theater are among the favorites. Vienna also has numerous architectural structures that range from classicist to modern styles. Among the city’s tourist attractions is the Hundertwasserhaus. Many people associate Mozart to Vienna, but the musical genius was actually from Salzburg - a short drive away if you rent a car in Vienna. The Strauss is also part of the immortal history is Vienna, and their tumbs are located in the cemetery within the city boundaries.
