A significant part of the attractions admired by millions of tourists appeared in Vienna precisely during the existence of Austria-Hungary. The Czech lands were also part of the large Habsburg Empire until its collapse in 1918. With the emergence of independent Austria and the Czech Republic on the map, the geographical proximity of their territories, of course, did not disappear, which led to a close tourist exchange between the countries.
The most popular is, for example, the Prague – Vienna route, a tour of which opens up many options for getting to know the former imperial capital. This includes a sightseeing tour of the city accompanied by a Russian-speaking guide, visits to museums, and independent shopping at souvenir shops, stores, and shopping centers. Not to mention walks along ancient streets and the beautiful Danube embankment.
Getting to know the Austrian capital usually begins with its historical center. The Old Town of Vienna, together with the Schönbrunn Palace, which had the status of the main summer residence of the imperial family, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001. The heart of the old part of the city is Stephansplatz (St. Stephen's Square), where all excursions usually begin. It houses St. Stephen's Cathedral, which gave the square its name. It is one of the main symbols of Vienna and a kind of starting point for highways leading out of the city. The largest and most historically significant square is Am Hof, located near the medieval ghetto.
Moving southeast from the center and finding yourself in the densely populated Landstraße district, formed back in the 19th century, you must definitely see the Belvedere palace complex, built in the Baroque style by Lukas von Hildebrandt for Prince Eugene of Savoy as his summer residence.
The former winter residence of the Habsburgs, the Hofburg Palace, which has more than 2,500 halls and rooms, is also not deprived of tourist attention. Some of its premises serve as the official residence of the President of Austria. This palace complex houses the Austrian National Library, the Spanish Riding School, the Ethnological Museum, and other facilities.