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Historic Center of Vienna

Vienna, Austria
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Ranked #1 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 613 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Fee: No
Owner description: The historic centre of Vienna is rich in beautiful architecture, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse... more » Owner description: The historic centre of Vienna is rich in beautiful architecture, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks. « less
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SF, CA
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

- full of history, energy, things to do, shops to see and people to watch - if possible, stay in the city center, walk around at night

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Aptos, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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I wanted to love Vienna,but I thought the historic parts are just too commercialized,and it reminded me of one large high end shopping mall...I do recommend the hop on hop off buses...a really great deal for 25.00, you can listen to a spoken tour with headphones and it goes to all of the places you'd want to see...make sure and... More

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São Paulo
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83 reviews 83 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The city is modern, with large public places. The parks are beautiful and with a good structure. It's a good area to enjoy the afternoon, mainly during the summer. Everything is very clean an well organized.

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Brighton, MI
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
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people found this review helpful

We enjoyed 2 days in the city centre and our evenings were lovely. Remember the stores close at 6 except on Thursdays when they stay open till 8!

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Montreal, Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

visitors are advised to also visit area around Freud's house as this broadens your understanding of community life and values.

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Charlottesville VA
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Surprises around each corner, very clean and well-maintained. Lots of high end shopping and some of the usual tourist junk at kiosks. Of course the area abounds in cafes for the many coffee options of Vienna.

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Los Angeles
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102 reviews 102 reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Our second time visiting central Vienna, we loved it just as much as the first time. It is a truly beautiful city, and very walkable. Lots of interesting shops, cafes, pastry shops and other eateries, monuments and historic buildings, museums, you name it.

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Munich, Germany
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Very interesting buildings - make sure you look up to see the architectural details.

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Athens, Greece
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

the historic center of vienna was really nice. it has a lot of pedestrian streets, and a beautifull building in every corner

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Flagstaff, Arizona
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139 reviews 139 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We seemed to cross-cross Stephansplatz multiple times during our stay. Easy to get to on the subway, and the side streets contain numerous shops, restaurants and art nouveau sites worth discovering.

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