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Our favorite city in the WORLD is Vienna, Austria! Our first real exposure to the city and all it has to offer was more than 40 years ago now, when my husband was a member of a US delegation. It was for an extended period of time, so we lived there like residents. This was BC (Before Children) Fast forward after many years of paying for braces, tuitions, music lessons of all kinds, summer camps, and all that is involved with supporting four children, we were finally able to return. And a joyful and very emotional return it was! As both of us are culture vultures of all kinds, we were once again in heaven. The historic district had been immaculately restored from the scars of WWII evident when we were there before. Vienna is often called the cultural capital of Europe. I say of the world!!! The classical music/opera venues are extraordinary and the performances are divine. All of the wealth of the VERY wealthy Hapsburgs now belongs to the public and is beautifully displayed in majestic museums, architectural wonders in themselves. Also their various residences and gardens. Virtually every kind of collection is there in addition to the fine arts. DH enjoyed both the Military Museum and the Globe Museum. Over 50% of the city is green, with beautiful public parks. Public transportation is fast, safe, clean and cheap. The Vienna Woods very nearby and easy to get to. As are the wine taverns. Vienna is very, very clean and with practically nonexistent crime.



We stay for three weeks at a time, and even with going out every day, we still have things to do on return trips. We rent an apartment for our stay., adjacent to the First (Historic) District, and in a residential area. Food in Vienna is terrific, both in the restaurants and cafes as well as in the grocery stores and outdoor markets. Everything is fresh and nothing canned or frozen! Divine pastries, which we enjoyed every day in one of the cafes for an afternoon snack. With whipped cream, of course!


We have been to Vienna during every season except summer and love going in the Fall the best. But there is something exciting taking place in Vienna year 'round.