{"id":98,"date":"2021-05-11T19:36:58","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T19:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/grippedbytravel.co.uk\/?p=98"},"modified":"2021-05-11T19:39:30","modified_gmt":"2021-05-11T19:39:30","slug":"vienna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grippedbytravel.co.uk\/index.php\/2021\/05\/11\/vienna\/","title":{"rendered":"Vienna"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Initially drawn to Vienna by the \u201cBest Ever British Film\u201d The Third Man<\/a> and its memorising soundtrack by Anton Karas. Vienna is lost between the classic weekend break destinations of Paris, Rome and Barcelona and the newer ones of Prague, Budapest and Dubrovnik.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However it has so much to offer whether you are on a short weekend break or longer. Vienna was the capital of the Habsburgs for over 600 years from here the vast Austro-Hungarian Empire was ruled. The grand architecture from the 19th century in particular reflects the power and wealth of the country at that time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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View from City Hall. Copyright: \u00a9 WienTourismus\/Gregor Hofbauer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Encircling the historic city centre is the Ringstrasse and a trip on the special Ring Tram is the perfect way to become aquainted with all the main glorious buildings and the features of Viennese life from your onboard guide. The Opera House, Parliament, the Art History Museum, the Natural History Museum and the Imperial Palace are just some of the sites you will see along the route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Giant Ferris Wheel, Prater, Vienna. Copyright: \u00a9 WienTourismus\/Christian Stemper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Not to be missed in Vienna is the Giant Ferris Wheel (Riesenrad) at the entrance to the Prater Amusement Park. Not only will you experience great views on your ride but when you watch \u201cThe Third Man\u201d or the James Bond film \u201cThe Living Daylights\u201d you\u2019ll be able to say I was there.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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