Austria
Vienna
Welcome to Austria! Vienna is a graceful capital city famous for its beautiful palaces, its love of music, and its cozy coffeehouses. Composers like Mozart and Beethoven once called these streets home.
Why is it famous?
Vienna is known as the world's 'City of Music,' where composers like Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss lived and wrote some of their most famous music.
Schönbrunn Palace, the emperor's old summer home, is one of Europe's grandest palaces, with sprawling gardens and fountains.
How was it built?
Vienna began as a Roman military camp called Vindobona nearly 2,000 years ago, guarding the edge of the empire.
It grew into the capital of the powerful Habsburg royal family, who ruled much of Europe from here for centuries.
Amazing facts
Schönbrunn Palace has 1,441 rooms, though only a small number are open for visitors to explore.
The Vienna State Opera performs a different opera or ballet almost every single night of the year.
Quick facts
- Schönbrunn Palace has 1,441 rooms, though only a small number are open for visitors to explore.
- The Vienna State Opera performs a different opera or ballet almost every single night of the year.
- The Giant Ferris Wheel in Prater park has been spinning since 1897 and still carries visitors high above the city today.
- St. Stephen's Cathedral's roof is covered with 230,000 colorful tiles arranged in bold zigzag patterns.