Vienna, Capital and Province of the Republic of Austria Map

Located along the banks of the Danube River is the Austrian capital of Vienna with beautiful old Baroque architecture to take you back in time in this historic city. In Vienna's city center are a number of must see attractions that include the Albertina art gallery, the Austrian National Library, and St Stephen's Cathedral. Sightseeing in the city can be quite easy with the use of the tramways but to tour the city at a more relaxed pace horse-cabs are available during the summer months and can be found at the major city squares. Another popular option is a sightseeing boat trip along the Danube. In the summer Danube Island is a popular recreation spot with green space and bathing areas. For shopping options the most popular streets are Kartner Strasse, the Kolmarkt and Rotenturmstrasse. Vienna is known for hand painted Augarten porcelain, ceramics, and wrought iron designs to name just a few. The Naschmarket is a traditional market with fresh food items.