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1. Schonbrunn Palace ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Hofburg

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4. Goldenes Dachl, Austria

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5. Hellbrunn Palace

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6. Hofkirche

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7. Krimml Waterfalls

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8. Kunsthistorisches Museum

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9. Leopold Museum

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10. Melk Abbey

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11. Mirabell Palace

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12. Museum of Military History

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13. Natural History Museum

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14. Rathaus, Vienna

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15. Salzburg Cathedral

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16. Albertina

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17. Alpenzoo Innsbruck

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18. St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna

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19. Tiergarten Schonbrunn

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20. Vienna State Opera

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21. Wiener Musikverein

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22. Austrian National Library

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23. Belvedere, Vienna

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24. Naschmarkt

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25. Spanish Riding School

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Q: Where is Austria located?
  • A: Austria is a landlocked European country located in the Alps.
  • Q: Why is Austria known as a winter sports destination?
  • A: Austria is famous for its world-class skiing and snowboarding.
  • Q: What makes Austria's cities special?
  • A: Austria's historic cities are postcard-perfect, featuring cathedrals and castles set against the magnificent Alps.
  • Q: What historical attractions can visitors find in Vienna?
  • A: Vienna is home to historic palaces like the Belvedere, Helbrunn, and Schönbrunn palaces.
  • Q: What can visitors expect from Austria's museums?
  • A: Austria has many world-class museums with rare pieces of art and historical artifacts.

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