Vienna was the centre of the Hapsburg dynasty and combines a rich imperial history with the sophistication of a modern city.

Under the supervision of Maria Theresa (the only female Habsburg ruler), Schönbrunn ... For more information, visit the palace's website. Vienna: Skip-the-Line Schonbrunn Palace & Gardens with ...

Habsburg territories in 1547 ... in the Church of the Augustinians, located in Vienna’s Hofburg Palace and open to guided tours. This church, known as Augustinerkirche, features a nave 85 meters long ...

Innere Stadt once catered to the domestic needs of the Habsburg monarchy. Despite urban growth, the neighborhood remains Vienna's political ... is the Hofburg Imperial Palace, once home to the ...

Which are the best luxury hotels in Vienna in Austria? The best hotels include: Park Hyatt Vienna, Hotel Bristol, Hotel ...

Speaking of palaces, Vienna has many to choose from. It was once home to the mighty Habsburg family, one of Europe’s most influential royal houses. Schonbrunn Palace was their summer residence.

Complaints about overtourism and a desire to visit unique destinations are helping cruise passengers fall in love with lesser ...

Vienna seems awfully grand at first glance ... and the monumental Heroes' Gate leading to the Hofburg Palace. Insider's tip: Take tram 1 from Schwedenplatz and then tram 2 for a round trip ...

It was proposed that the choir move to the Palais Augarten, a former Habsburg palace in Leopoldstadt, Vienna. But the Palais had been badly bombed during the Second World War and required extensive ...

But also how ancient roots mean it’s hard to find any city in Italy, whatever the size, without a compelling historic heart.