How to Spend a Romantic Weekend in Vienna, Austria

How to Spend a Romantic Weekend in Vienna, Austria, Vienna, Austria (B)

My darling, darling boyfriend planned and surprised me with a weekend trip to once of Europe’s most romantic cities. No, not Venice or Paris. Those can be overrated. Surprisingly, he chose Vienna, Austria as our weekend getaway. While one might not think of a large city such as Vienna even remotely romantic, and let me tell you, I was also a skeptic, I returned home with considerably different point of view. After all, what could be more romantic than strolling along beautiful buildings, wandering a castle with a love story that will move you, delicious cafes and horse-drawn carriage rides!? 

As is usual for us, the first place we like to start our sightseeing trips is in the city center, usually at the most beautiful cathedral. In Vienna, that is Stephansdom which is surround by many narrow medieval alleys, shops and cafes. The cathedral itself dates back 800 years and I’m sure has seen plenty of love stories walk through its doors. The spire of the cathedral is considered to be the symbol of the cathedral as well as for Vienna. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: How to Spend a Romantic Weekend in Vienna, Austria
Guide Location: Austria » Vienna
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Lorelei Frey
Read it on Author's Website: https://caliglobetrotter.wordpress.com/2016/02/16/a-surprise-trip-to-vienna-austria/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Stephansdom
  • Graben
  • Plague Column
  • Peterskirche
  • Café Demel
  • Café Central
  • Hofburg
  • Vienna City Hall
  • Schönbrunn Palace
  • Austria National Library
  • Hundertwasser Haus

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