Viennese things
Spanish Riding School
The Spanish Riding School in Vienna is the only institution in the world where the skills of classical horsemanship have been practiced in its original form for more than 450 years. The gorgeous snow-white Lipizzaner stallions perform classical school jumps along the flow of authentic Viennese classical music and do so with utmost precision and elegance.- Tags: History Spanish Riding School
Viennese waltz: a scandalous dance that became a Viennese icon
The old 'One, two, three, One, two, three' - Who hasn't danced or at least heard about the Waltz? Though, one of the world's most popular dances wasn't always considered as such. Due to its close-hold and quick rotations, Waltz was once named the "Forbidden dance".
History of Schönbrunn Palace
What started out as a hunting lodge has now become one of Austria's most famous attractions. It welcomes around 3 million visitors each year. Serving most of the time as the imperial summer residence, Schönbrunn boasts with eye-catching exterior and interior. There are 1441 rooms in the palace, only 40 of which are open for public viewing.- Tags: History Schönbrunn Palace
How to see the most of Vienna in the shortest time possible
There's no better way of getting around Vienna's city center than by HOP ON HOP OFF bus. With just one ticket you can, as the name suggests, hop on or off at any of over 50 stops along the bus' route. Located at the sites of many popular attractions HOP ON HOP OFF buses offer a time (and money)-efficient transportation.- Tags: Guide Sightseeing
