Vienna and the Danube

Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide | For centuries, Vienna was the crown jewel of the rich and powerful Habsburg Empire. A century after that empire s fall, the Viennese appreciate their imperial legacy as a cultural wellspring — and an excuse to live in style. We ll take in the city s wealth of elegant gardens, great art, and fine music. Then we ll explore the city s surroundings, with a trip along the romantic Danube River and a hike through the breathtakingly Baroque Melk Abbey. © 2008 Rick Steves Europe #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #vienna