Synopsis
compelling city. The full-colour section introduces Vienna’s highlights, from high baroque churches to the Staatsoper, the Prater’s iconic Ferris wheel, and mountains of mouth-watering freshly made cakes. Using informed accounts written by expert authors, clue-up on every top sight from the spectacular crown jewels of the imperial Schatzkammer Museum to the city’s multicultural Naschmarkt and the tuxedoed waiters of the Kaffeehäuser. The guide takes a detailed look at Vienna’s fascinating history, literature, and cultural life with expert background on everything from the magnificent Habsburg palaces to the cutting-edge galleries of the MuseumsQuartier. There are plenty of practical tips on all the best accommodation, transportation and restaurants plus lively reviews of hundreds of shops, bars and clubs. Explore the best of Vienna with the clearest maps of any guide.