AUSTRIA (11/11/15 – 12/11/15):
- Austria is located in Central Europe – a country rich in imperial history and characterized by baroque arcitecture and cathedrals.
- Situated at the eastern end of the Alps, the country is enveloped by majestic mountains and rugged alpine terrain.
MARCHFELDERHOF (VIENNA) (11/11/15):
- This is one of the most insanely decorated restaurants in the world.
- The current and previous owners have spent over 100 years collecting old artifacts to fill every available space in this restaurant to make this a unique place to dine.
- Located in a small town near the outskirts of Vienna, this ornamented institution is visited by royals, Napoleon Bonaparte, Elvis, Celine Dion and a host of other celebrities.
This place has to be seen to be believed. The amount of old artifacts is mind-boggling.
STEPHANSPLATZ (VIENNA) (12/11/15):
- Stephansplatz is situated in the heart of the city center.
- This is a central square with masses of high end boutiques, cafes, restaurants, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, horse carriages and all the mystery and charm of an ancient city.
SALZBURG (AUSTRIA):
– Location: near the border of Germany, with views of the Eastern Alps.
– Estimated Area: 65,678 kilometer square.
– Estimated Population: 150,887.
– UNESCO World Heritage Site (1997).
– Architecture: Divided by the Salzach River, with medieval and baroque buildings of the pedestrian Altstadt (Old City) on its left bank, facing the 19th-century Neustadt (New City) on its right.
– Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Birthplace of 18th century composer.
– The Sound of Music: The city was the setting for the musical play and film in the mid 20th century.
