The amazing country of Austria invites guests to surprise them with its natural beauties. Green valleys, snowy peaks, lakes and waterfalls - all this can be seen without leaving the train car. Among the picturesque landscapes, a railway line is laid, along which you can get to any natural attraction. And the architecture of medieval castles will be envied by many countries of the world.
Most tourists consider renting a car one of the best ways to enjoy all that Austria has to offer. Renting an economy class car in Vienna will cost about 15 euros per day, in Salzburg - about 16 euros per day.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
In the capital of the country - Vienna, there is an area that is required to visit. This is the so-called Old City. Many historical monuments are concentrated here: old mansions, ancient temples, amazing fountains. The pearl of the historical part of the city is St. Stephen's Cathedral. The symbol of the country rose 136 meters above the city. The majestic building with a pointed spire rose into the sky and can be seen from any part of the city. The history of the monastery began in the XIV century, it was then that the first stone was laid in the foundation of the building. Having stood for almost seven centuries, the temple was almost not damaged during the bombing and natural disasters.
The temple was built in the Gothic style and is striking in its beauty. It has unique stained glass windows and a mosaic roof. There are about two dozen bells in the central belfry. The main one weighs more than 20 kg and is located in the North Tower - the main chapel. The tomb of the Habsburg dynasty is located in the underground cemetery. The interior of the temple is a Gothic columns, mosaics on the walls, which depict fragments from the Holy Scriptures. The wooden altar is decorated with carvings. In the area of the central tower there is an observation deck where you can stand in silence and enjoy the beautiful views.
Schönbrunn Zoo
The zoo is located on the territory of the palace ensemble called Schönbrunn, which is located on the outskirts of the Austrian capital. It was created in the middle of the 18th century. For a long time, there was a menagerie on the site of the current zoo. It was founded to entertain representatives of the ruling dynasties. This is one of the oldest establishments in the world.
The zoo animals are kept in ideal conditions. The workers do their best to make the pets feel like they are in the wild. On the territory there are many enclosures where rare species of animals from all over the world live. The zoo has a terrarium in which the inhabitants of the Amazon live. Austrian zoo, one of the few in which giant pandas live and feel great. The zoo will especially appeal to tourists with children. Interesting excursions are organized here, moreover, in the dark. At this time, you can see the life of the nocturnal inhabitants.
Swarovski Crystal Worlds
The city of Wattens houses a unique museum, which has no analogue anywhere in the world. It was founded at the end of the last century in the form of a green hill. The entrance to the museum is created in the form of the head of a fabulous giant, from whose mouth water flows in the form of a waterfall.
The exposition of the museum consists of fragile installations, which are created from rare specimens of Swarovski crystals. The building was erected in the form of labyrinths, where, in addition to museum expositions, restaurants and bars are located. There are also shops where you can buy crystals. Within the walls of the museum you can see rare specimens of crystals that are listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
Austria is one of the most popular countries in terms of attendance among tourists. Any traveler will discover the country, find a lot of interesting things.