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My dear travellers and lovers of unusual journeys, welcome to the new travelogue on the Mr.M blog. After travelogues from Italy, France, Monaco, the Czech Republic and Slovakia that won your hearts, it’s time to dedicate ourselves to another pearl of imperial Europe – Austria. There are cities that one visits and forgets. There are also those to which he returns throughout his life. For me, Vienna belongs to this second group. It is less than an hour’s flight from Berlin, and a whole world of elegance, music and imperial history awaits you there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before I start today\u2019s travelogue about Vienna, I want to express my special thanks to the United Nations World Tourism Organization – UN Tourism<\/a><\/strong> and Grand Ferdinand Vienna<\/a> <\/strong>hotel for supporting and promoting quality tourism around the world. Their dedication to connecting cultures and destinations is an inspiration to all of us who believe that travel enriches the soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This spring I decided to experience the imperial capital as it deserves. Slowly, with a camera in hand and with an address on the most beautiful boulevard in the city. My home on the Ring was the Hotel Grand Ferdinand, so these letters from Austria begin right there. Below I share verified impressions: why Vienna is so popular, what you must see and what it’s like to stay in an apartment in one of the most interesting hotels in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n

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WHY IS VIENNA THE MOST PLEASANT CITY IN THE WORLD FOR YEARS?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vienna is not at the top of the world charts by chance. For years, the capital of Austria has won the title of the most pleasant city to live in, based on prestigious international surveys. Understand the reasons as soon as you get off the plane or train. The city is clean, safe and perfectly organized. Public transportation works like clockwork, and green areas occupy almost half of the city’s territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the numbers do not explain everything. Vienna possesses something that cannot be measured by statistics, and that is a sense of measure. Here, luxury is not proven, but implied. Coffee is drunk for an hour, never on the go. Music is heard in halls where Mozart and Beethoven once performed. Even a simple walk through the center feels like a visit to an open-air museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For us from the Balkans, there is another important reason. Vienna is the closest major European capital. Direct flights from Belgrade take a little longer than an hour, and driving a car across Hungary takes about six hours. That’s why this city is ideal for both a long vacation and an extended weekend. In addition to all that, a large community of people from our area lives in Vienna, so you will never feel far from home.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF VIENNA: FROM THE ROMAN CAMP TO THE CAPITAL OF THE EMPIRE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The story of Vienna begins almost two millennia ago. The Romans built a military camp at Vindobona on the banks of the Danube, on the site of today’s city center. In the Middle Ages, the settlement grew at the crossroads of important trade routes. The turning point came in 1282, when the Habsburgs took over power. That dynasty would rule the city for more than six centuries and turn it into the capital of a vast empire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city resisted Ottoman sieges twice, in 1529 and 1683. It was after the second siege that his golden baroque era began. Empress Maria Theresa in the 18th century gave Vienna the opulence that we still see at every turn today. In the middle of the 19th century, Emperor Franz Joseph made a decision that forever changed the appearance of the city. He ordered the demolition of the old city walls and the construction of the magnificent Ringstrasse boulevard, officially opened in 1865.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, Vienna was the center of European culture. Klimt painted, Freud developed psychoanalysis, and Mahler composed. The empire disappeared in 1918, but the city retained its imperial bearing. Today, Vienna is one of the headquarters of the United Nations and home to numerous international organizations. The historical core of the city is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, which best speaks of its value.<\/p>\n\n\n

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VIENNA: THE CITY OF MUSIC, COFFEE AND GOOD MANNERS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No city in the world has given mankind so many great composers. Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Haydn and Strauss created right here. That is why Vienna rightfully holds the title of world capital of music. The New Year’s concert of the Vienna Philharmonic is still watched by the whole world, and the opera and concert halls are full every night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tavern culture represents another great Viennese story. The Vienna Tavern is not an ordinary restaurant, but a real institution. A waiter in an impeccable suit brings coffee on a silver tray, always with a glass of water. Newspapers on wooden holders are available to guests, and no one rushes you. In 2011, UNESCO included Viennese pub culture on the list of intangible cultural heritage, and it is well deserved.<\/p>\n\n\n

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In Vienna, music is not only heard in the halls, but is felt at every step. The house where Mozart composed “The Marriage of Figaro” still stands behind the cathedral and welcomes visitors. The Viennese boys’ choir sings on Sundays in the court chapel, just as it did five hundred years ago. Even street musicians in the city center perform classics at an enviable level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with coffee and music goes the famous Viennese cuisine. Schnitzel is a religion here, tafelspitz is an imperial dish, and Zacher cake is a sweet symbol of the city. I will write more about the food, because my hotel particularly surprised me in this regard.<\/p>\n\n\n

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GRAND FERDINAND HOTEL: THE RETURN OF VIENNA ELEGANCE TO THE RING<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We arrive at my favorite Viennese address. Hotel Grand Ferdinand<\/a><\/strong> is located at Schubertring 10-12, directly on the famous Ring, in Vienna’s first district. It is the only hotel on the entire boulevard that is run by an Austrian family, not a large international chain. Behind the project is Florian Weitzer, a passionate hotelier from Graz, whose family house Weitzer Hotels has a whole series of acclaimed properties behind it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The building itself hides an unusual past. On the site of the palace from the 19th century, destroyed at the end of the Second World War, in the early 1950s a business building with strict, elegant lines emerged. Weitzer recognized a hidden gem in that state-protected building. In the fall of 2015, he opened a hotel that brings back the old Viennese elegance, but without pathos and false nostalgia. His idea sounds simple: tradition is not faked here, but lived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result is a space that feels imperial and contemporary at the same time. It is precisely this balance that makes the Grand Ferdinand<\/a><\/strong> special on the scene of Viennese luxury hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n

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GRAND FERDINAND VIENNA: HORSE IN THE LOBBY AND CHANDELIERS WITH REAL CANDLES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Already at the entrance it becomes clear that this is no ordinary hotel. In the lobby, you are greeted by a life-size stuffed horse, placed under a crystal chandelier. It is a tribute to the carriages that passed through Schubertring in the 19th century. An unusual sight, I admit, but perfectly captured the spirit of old Vienna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Above the reception hangs a chandelier from the famous Viennese house Lobmeyr, a two-century-old family manufactory. Every day the staff lowers it by hand to light the real candles. Their light is reflected a thousand times in the crystals and bathes the lobby in a warm glow. There are three such chandeliers in the hotel, followed by mirrors in leather frames and porcelain from Vienna’s Augarten. Every detail is thought out, nothing is accidental.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Grand Ferdinand<\/a><\/strong> hotel has close to 190 rooms and suites. The offer ranges from a witty dormitory with mahogany bunk beds, inspired by the Orient Express, to a large suite at the top of the building. Guests also have a gym, parking service and a friendly concierge at their disposal. A real surprise is hidden on the roof: a small outdoor swimming pool with heated water and a view of the entire city. Such a combination at this location does not exist anywhere else in Vienna.<\/p>\n\n\n

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GRAND FERDINAND: THREE RESTAURANTS UNDER ONE ROOF<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The gastronomic offer of the hotel deserves a separate chapter. On the ground floor is Meissl & Schadn<\/a><\/strong>, a restaurant that many consider the institution of Viennese schnitzel. It is named after a legendary Viennese restaurant from the imperial era, and schnitzels are prepared here in front of the guests, according to all the rules of the trade. I highly recommend making a reservation, because the hall is always full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next to it, Gulasch & S\u00f6hne<\/a><\/strong> nurtures the tradition of Viennese tavern cuisine. Goulash, sausages and a glass of bubbly make for a perfect break after a day of sightseeing. Lim\u00f3n<\/a><\/strong>, a restaurant dedicated to southern European cuisine, is located on the eighth floor. Italy, France and Spain on a plate, and all of Vienna under you. Breakfast is also waiting for you on the eighth floor, on the so-called Grand floor, every morning from 7 am to 11 am.<\/p>\n\n\n

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MY GRAND FERDINAND SUITE: A TUB IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROOM AND A VIEW OF THE ROOFTOPS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

My suite<\/a><\/strong> was on the seventh floor, with access to the terrace. The space of about 45 square meters seems larger than it is, thanks to the smart layout and tall windows. The color palette is immediately captivating: walls in a deep blue-grey shade, a warm wooden floor and a green leather lounge chair with brass details. In the center of the room stands a bed measuring 200 by 220 centimeters, framed by a white baroque headboard. I slept like a king, no exaggeration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bathroom, open to the room, leaves the strongest impression. A free-standing bathtub on white decorative legs stands practically in the middle of the space, on a gray stone floor. Bathing with a view of the bedroom and the evening light sounds like a movie scene, but here it is everyday life. The shower is hidden behind a wall of glass prisms, a detail that wittily evokes the fifties. Two marble sinks accompany round mirrors suspended from leather straps, another small design signature of the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of a classic minibar, a champagne bar awaits you in the suite. The windows perfectly block the sound of traffic from the Ring, so you can sleep in complete silence. Air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi and a rain shower are included. Everything works flawlessly, without a single complaint during the entire stay.<\/p>\n\n\n

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GRAND FERDINAND: THE DETAILS THAT BUY THE GUEST<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The true measure of a Grand Ferdinand<\/a><\/strong> hotel can be seen in the little things. I was welcomed on the table: a bottle of Gradisca Blaufrenquish, a small chocolate cake with fresh raspberries and blueberries, and a handwritten note from the reception. On the plate was written in chocolate “K\u00fcss die Hand”, an old Viennese greeting which translates as “kissing hands”. That greeting perfectly describes the spirit of the whole house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was also a notepad with the hotel’s letterhead on the coffee table. On the first evening, I wrote my Viennese plan on it, quite old-fashioned: Belvedere, Hofburg, Sch\u00f6nbrunn, Stephen’s Cathedral, Albertina, Prater. There’s something beautiful about planning your day with pen on paper, while the city sparkles beneath the patio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the terrace was my favorite place. A morning coffee with a view over the rooftops of Vienna, with domes and towers on the horizon, is worth as much as a whole visit to a museum. In the evening, from the same terrace, you can watch the lights along the Ring. Such moments are not forgotten.<\/p>\n\n\n

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GRAND FERDINAND: BREAKFAST ABOVE THE ROOFTOPS OF VIENNA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A morning at the Grand Ferdinand<\/a><\/strong> begins with a ride in the elevator to the eighth floor. The grand floor is a bright hall with glass walls and access to the roof terrace. The menu combines Viennese classics and contemporary dishes, and eggs benedict with smoked salmon have become my morning ritual. It goes with fresh fruit, good pastries and hot chocolate like I remember from the best Viennese cafes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The greatest value of this breakfast is not on the plate, but through the window. As you spread butter on a bun, your gaze sweeps over the rooftops of the first arrondissement. In the distance, the tower of Stephen’s Cathedral and the green dome of the Charles Church can be seen. It is hard to imagine a better start to the day in Vienna. After breakfast, a few steps separate you from the pool on the roof, so I recommend leaving half an hour for that pleasure as well.<\/p>\n\n\n

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GRAND FERDINAND ROOFTOP POOL: VIENNA FROM ANOTHER ANGLE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I admit, the rooftop pool was one of the reasons I chose this particular hotel. Few facilities in the very center of Vienna can offer outdoor swimming, with a view of the domes and towers. The water is pleasantly heated, so bathing is pleasant even when the morning gets cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I experienced the most beautiful moment before sunset. The city then turns golden, the lights slowly turn on along the Ring, and you watch it all from the water. There are deckchairs and a small bar next to the pool, so the entire roof turns into a private oasis above the hustle and bustle of the city. For apartment guests, this experience comes as part of the stay, and believe me, I used it every day. If you are traveling in the warmer part of the year, be sure to pack a bathing suit.<\/p>\n\n\n

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SURROUNDINGS OF GRAND FERDINAND HOTEL: SCHWARZENBERGPLACE AND CITY PARK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The position of Grand Ferdinand<\/a><\/strong> deserves special praise. The hotel looks directly onto Schwarzenbergplatz, one of the city’s most festive squares, with its equestrian monument and a view that stretches all the way to the fountain in the distance. Across the road begins the quarter of embassies and palaces, where each facade tells its own story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The City Park, the first public green space in Vienna, opened way back in 1862, is a five-minute easy walk away. Viennese love it for its peace, and visitors love it for its gilded Johann Strauss monument, probably the most photographed statue in Austria. The famous Koncerthaus is also nearby, so classical music lovers can reach their evening performance on foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practically speaking, it is easy to get everywhere from the hotel. It is a five-minute walk to the Opera House, a ten-minute walk to Stefansdom, and the subway station is just around the corner. It is this combination of peace and proximity that makes Schubertring an ideal base for sightseeing. You are returning from the hustle and bustle of the city, and you are greeted by the silence of an elegant boulevard.<\/p>\n\n\n

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VIENNA: STEFANSDOM, THE HEART OF THE CITY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sightseeing in Vienna naturally starts from the Stefansdom. St. Stephen’s Cathedral has stood in the very center of the city since the 12th century and is its most recognizable symbol. The southern tower, about 136 meters high, is fondly called “Stefl” by the people of Vienna. The roof is covered with more than 230,000 glazed tiles, arranged in famous patterns that sparkle in the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The interior is breathtaking in a different way. Gothic vaults rise to incredible heights, and colored light shines through the stained glass windows. Be sure to look for the stone pulpit, a late Gothic masterpiece, and the large winged altar in the side aisle. The cathedral also keeps the Pumerin bell, one of the largest in Europe, which is rung only on special occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My advice is: come before nine in the morning. Then there is peace in the church, and the light is the most beautiful for photography. Entrance to the main part is free, while the towers, catacombs and treasury are charged separately. Those who are fit can climb the south tower. The reward is a view of the entire city and of those marvelous roof patterns from close range. Around the cathedral stretches Stefansplatz, a square where centuries collide, because opposite the Gothic facade stands the modern glass building of Hasshaus.<\/p>\n\n\n

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GRABEN AND KERTNER STRASE: A WALK THAT DOESN’T AGE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From Stefansdom, I start for a walk along Graben, the most elegant street of the city. There used to be a Roman moat here, and today it is a Viennese-style stage. In the middle of the pedestrian zone rises the Baroque Plague Column, erected after the great plague epidemic in 1679. The golden details on the pillar shine in the sun, and passers-by from all over the world take turns around it all day long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few steps away, in a small side street, Peter’s church is hidden. Its green dome is one of the most beautiful baroque scenes in the city, and the interior simply shines with gilding. Then the walk continues along Kertner Strasse, the main shopping street that connects the cathedral with the Opera. Here are the windows of major international houses, as well as old Viennese shops with a tradition spanning several generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lovers of fancy shopping, the road also leads to Kohlmarkt, a short street with the most expensive shop windows in the city. At the end of it, a prize awaits: a view of the green dome of the Hofburg, one of the most photogenic sights in Vienna. Along the way, be sure to stop by Demel patisserie, a former imperial supplier, and try their chocolate cake. After such a walk, it becomes clear why even those who have seen it ten times return to Vienna.<\/p>\n\n\n

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VIENNA’S TABS: A RITUAL YOU MUST EXPERIENCE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While walking through the center, be sure to take at least one long break in a real Viennese tavern. Not in a modern place with takeaway coffee, but in an establishment with marble tables, Tonet chairs and waiters in black suits. Such places have existed here for centuries and represent the living room of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ritual is always the same and in it lies all the beauty. Order a melange, the Viennese version of coffee with milk, and the waiter brings it on a silver tray, with the obligatory glass of water. Then comes the most important part: don’t rush anywhere. Read newspapers, watch people, write postcards. No one will look at you sideways even after two hours at the same table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coffee goes with cake, of course. Zacher cake is a classic among classics, but also try apfelstrudel with whipped cream or Ezterhazi cake. The prices in the most famous cafes are higher, but you pay for the experience, not just the coffee. After one afternoon like this, you will understand why Viennese people keep their pub culture as their greatest treasure.<\/p>\n\n\n

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THE HOFBURG: SIX CENTURIES UNDER ONE ROOF<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Hofburg was the winter residence of the Habsburgs and the center of an empire that stretched from the Adriatic to the Carpathians. Today it is a huge complex of palaces, squares and museums in the very heart of the city. The most beautiful approach leads through Michaelerplatz, where you are greeted by a monumental facade with a green dome. In the middle of the square are the excavated remains of Roman and medieval Vienna, so you can see two millennia of history in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inside the complex, everyone finds something for themselves. The Imperial Apartments and the Empress Sisi Museum reveal the private life of Europe’s most famous ruling family. The Spanish riding school, which is more than four centuries old, still organizes white Lipizzaner shows today. The National Library preserves one of the most beautiful baroque halls in the world, which I highly recommend to every book lover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other side of the complex opens Heldenplatz, Heroes’ Square, with equestrian monuments and a view of the New Burg, the last great palace of the empire. From there, you can go out to the Ring through the ceremonial gate. Allow at least half a day to visit the Hofburg. The space is huge, and every corner offers a new story. I returned to the complex twice, once for the museum, and the other time just for the late afternoon light on the facades.<\/p>\n\n\n

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MARIA TERESA SQUARE AND THE EMPIRE MUSEUM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Across from the Hofburg, on the other side of the Ring, is Maria Theresa Square. In its center sits a bronze empress on a high pedestal, surrounded by her generals and advisers. On both sides of the square stand two identical palaces, mirrored to each other. In one is the Art History Museum with works by Brueghel, Vermeer and Velazquez. In the second is the Museum of Natural History with the famous Venus of Willendorf, a figure almost 30,000 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Immediately behind the square begins MuzejsKvartir, the former imperial stables transformed into one of the largest cultural complexes in Europe. The Leopold Museum here houses the largest collection of Egon Schiele in the world. Lovers of contemporary art have another address nearby: Albertina and its new exhibition space Albertina modern. In front of the latter, I was greeted by a huge wooden sculpture by the artist Kavs, a perfect proof that Vienna knows how to combine the old and the new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A simple rule applies to museums. Don’t try everything at once. Choose one or two a day and enjoy slowly, the way Viennese do.<\/p>\n\n\n

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RINGSTRASSE AND STATE OPERA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Ringstrasse deserves a special walk, preferably in the late afternoon. The boulevard, more than five kilometers long, surrounds the old city center and is an open-air museum of architecture. The Opera House, the Parliament, the Town Hall, the University and the Burgtheater are lined up on it, all built in the second half of the 19th century. My hotel was right on this boulevard, so I visited the Ring at all times of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The state opera is the crown of the whole story. The building was inaugurated in 1869 with Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” and since then it has not left the top of the world. If you can’t make it to the show, there’s a great solution. Every day, the opera sells standing tickets at symbolic prices, right before the start. For a few euros you can listen to top voices in one of the most beautiful halls in the world. Few investments in culture bring so much for so little money.<\/p>\n\n\n

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BELVEDERE: KLIMT’S “KISS” AND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BAROQUE GARDENS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For me, Belvedere is the most beautiful baroque complex in Vienna. It was built at the beginning of the 18th century by Prince Eugene of Savoy, a famous military leader and great art lover. The complex consists of two palaces, Upper and Lower Belvedere, connected by terraced gardens with fountains and sculptures. The name itself means “beautiful view”, and the reason becomes clear from the upper terrace. From there, the view stretches across the gardens, all the way to the tower of Stefansdom on the horizon.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Gornji Belvedere today houses the most valuable collection of Austrian art. The star of the collection is Klimt’s “Kiss”, probably the most famous painting in this country. There is always a group of visitors standing in front of the golden canvas, but the crowds are easier to bear than in other large museums of Europe. In addition to Klimt, there are works by Schiele, Kokoska and the French Impressionists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My advice: come in the morning, first tour the gallery, then slowly descend through the gardens to the Lower Belvedere. In the spring, the flower beds and fountains look like the background from old postcards. Entrance to the gardens is free, so even travelers with little time can feel the splendor of this place.<\/p>\n\n\n

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SCH\u00d6NBRUNN PALACE<\/strong>: SPEND A DAY AT THE IMPERIAL SUMMER RESIDENCE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Leave all day for Sch\u00f6nbrunn. The summer residence of the Habsburgs is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is one of the most visited castles in Europe. The Yellow Palace with 1,441 rooms was the stage of great history. Here Maria Theresa grew up with her many children, here the little Mozart played before the Empress, and Emperor Franz Joseph spent the last days of his empire in Sch\u00f6nbrunn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tour of the imperial quarters leads through sumptuous salons, ballrooms and the private rooms of the rulers. You must buy tickets online in advance, because entry is at a specific time. After the palace comes what I personally like the most: the park. The spacious gardens are open to all and free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The main path leads to Neptune’s Fountain, a true Baroque spectacle in stone, and then up the hill to the Glorietta. From this elegant colonnade on the top of the hill there is the most beautiful view of the palace and all of Vienna. The ascent takes about twenty minutes and is worth every step. The oldest zoo in the world, founded in 1752 as an imperial menagerie, also operates within the park. Families with children can easily spend a whole day here, and photographers like me lose track of time.<\/p>\n\n\n

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KARLSPLATZ AND ST. CHARLES’S CHURCH: A BAROQUE MASTERPIECE IN VIENNA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On the way back to the hotel, another baroque gem awaits. Charles’ Church on Karlsplatz was built after the plague epidemic in 1713, as a testament of Emperor Charles the Sixth. It was designed by the great Fischer von Erlach, and the building combines a Roman dome and two unusual columns decorated with reliefs, modeled after ancient models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In front of the church is a shallow lake in which the facade is reflected as if in a mirror. Students from the nearby university, couples and tired walkers gather around the water. Bring a coffee, sit on the edge of the pool and watch the city. This square is a ten-minute easy walk from my hotel, so it has become my favorite evening stop.<\/p>\n\n\n

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VIENNA: WHAT TO SEE BEYOND THE MAIN LANDMARKS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vienna offers much more than can fit into one stay, so here are a few more ideas for those staying longer. The Prater is an amusement park with the famous giant wheel from 1897, a symbol of the city that you know from numerous movies. The ride in vintage red cabs lasts about fifteen minutes and offers a view of Vienna from a completely new perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fans of unusual architecture should look for the Hundertwasser House, a colorful apartment building without a single straight line. Gourmets will enjoy Naschmarkt, the city’s largest market, where the aromas of spices mingle with the buzz of dozens of small restaurants. For a quieter day, there is also a walk along the Danube Canal, a favorite meeting place of younger people from Vienna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, leave some time for the most beautiful thing: wandering aimlessly. The narrow streets of the first district hide hidden courtyards, small galleries and shops of old crafts. Precisely in those moments, without a plan or a map, Vienna showed me its most beautiful face.<\/p>\n\n\n

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VIENNA: PRACTICAL TIPS FOR VISITORS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finally, some first-hand advice. The fastest way to get from Belgrade to Vienna is by plane, in just over an hour. Drivers will arrive via Novi Sad and Budapest in about six hours, with an excellent highway the entire way. There are also affordable bus lines for those traveling on a tight budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the city itself, forget the car. Public transport is fast, clean and punctual, and the metro, tram and bus network covers every corner. Multi-day tickets are far more profitable than single tickets, so buy them immediately upon arrival. The center is best explored on foot, as the main attractions are located a short distance from each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best times to travel to Vienna are spring and early autumn. Then the parks are in full glory, and the temperatures are ideal for walking. December brings the magic of Christmas fairs, but also the biggest crowds. Plan three to four days for your first encounter with the city. Book tickets for Sch\u00f6nbrunn and the Opera in advance, and for restaurants like the ones in my hotel, be sure to ask a day in advance. And bring comfortable shoes, because you’ll be walking more in Vienna than you think.<\/p>\n\n\n

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VIENNA: MONEY, LANGUAGE AND OTHER USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Austria uses the euro, and cards are accepted almost everywhere. However, bring some cash, as some bars and smaller shops still prefer paper money. Tipping is optional, but it is customary to round the bill or leave five to ten percent for good service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official language is German, but you can easily communicate in English in hotels, restaurants and museums. Viennese people are kind and patient with guests, especially if you learn two magic words: “bitte” and “danke”. Stores are generally closed on Sundays, so plan your shopping on weekdays. Museums, on the other hand, are open and full on Sundays, so choose early morning times for them. The water from the tap is of excellent quality and comes straight from the Alps, so feel free to fill the bottle along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n

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WHY TRAVELERS KEEP RETURNING TO VIENNA<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I spent the last morning on the terrace of the apartment, with coffee and a view of the roofs that accompanied me throughout my stay. Vienna is not taken by storm. He rewards those who have patience, who sit in a bar without looking at the clock and who look up at the facades as they walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Grand Ferdinand<\/a><\/strong> proved to be the perfect starting point for such a journey. A hotel that lives tradition instead of faking it, on a boulevard that is itself a monument to an era. If you are planning a trip to Vienna, feel free to put this address on the Ring at the top of your list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was another letter from Austria. The next one is coming soon, and until then follow me on Instagram for more scenes from the imperial capital. I will definitely come back again, because this city just finds a way to your heart!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Love from Vienna,<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr.M<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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This post is sponsored by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism)<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong> and the Grand Ferdinand Vienna<\/a><\/strong> hotel, as well as other local partners who selflessly supported this project. This post is my personal and honest review of the destination experience.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

My dear travellers and lovers of unusual journeys, welcome to the new travelogue on the Mr.M blog. After travelogues from Italy, France, Monaco, the Czech Republic and Slovakia that won your hearts, it’s time to dedicate ourselves to another pearl of imperial Europe – Austria. There are cities that one visits and forgets. There are also those to which he returns throughout his life. For me, Vienna belongs to this second group. 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