<strong>Vienna: </strong>With its eclectic mix of architectural grandeur and cosmopolitanism, the Austrian capital appeals to both history buffs and music lovers.
Vienna: With its eclectic mix of architectural grandeur and cosmopolitanism, the Austrian capital appeals to both history buffs and music lovers.
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<strong>Graz: </strong>The capital of Austria's Styria region effortlessly blends its UNESCO-protected Old Town with contemporary explosions of creativity like the spectacular Kunsthaus Graz.
Graz: The capital of Austria's Styria region effortlessly blends its UNESCO-protected Old Town with contemporary explosions of creativity like the spectacular Kunsthaus Graz.
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<strong>Salzburg: </strong>With its horse carriages, Baroque churches, imposing castle and the shadow of Mozart on every corner, this Austrian city really is a fairytale destination.
Salzburg: With its horse carriages, Baroque churches, imposing castle and the shadow of Mozart on every corner, this Austrian city really is a fairytale destination.
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<strong>Innsbruck: </strong>Swarovski Crystal Worlds, which is situated around 20 minutes outside Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, is one of Austria's top attractions.
Innsbruck: Swarovski Crystal Worlds, which is situated around 20 minutes outside Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, is one of Austria's top attractions.
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<strong>Durnstein:</strong> Positioned in the Krems-Land district, Dürnstein is one of the most popular spots in the Wachau region.
Durnstein: Positioned in the Krems-Land district, Dürnstein is one of the most popular spots in the Wachau region.
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<strong>Hallstatt: </strong>This tiny Alpine village is a postcard-perfect destination thanks to its mountains and tranquil waters.
Hallstatt: This tiny Alpine village is a postcard-perfect destination thanks to its mountains and tranquil waters.
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<strong>Grossglockner High Alpine Road: </strong>One of the most visually stunning Alpine passes, this masterpiece of engineering attracts hundreds of thousands of people year thanks to sights like the Church of St. Vincent.
Grossglockner High Alpine Road: One of the most visually stunning Alpine passes, this masterpiece of engineering attracts hundreds of thousands of people year thanks to sights like the Church of St. Vincent.
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<strong>Semmering railway</strong>: Made up of 14 tunnels, 16 major viaducts, 118 arched stone bridges and 11 iron bridges, the Semmering railway has been attracting generations of train travelers since 1854.
Semmering railway: Made up of 14 tunnels, 16 major viaducts, 118 arched stone bridges and 11 iron bridges, the Semmering railway has been attracting generations of train travelers since 1854.
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<strong>Alpbach: </strong>A visit to this pretty town in western Austria wouldn't be complete without taking a day trip to nearby Rattenberg, officially the smallest town in the country.
Alpbach: A visit to this pretty town in western Austria wouldn't be complete without taking a day trip to nearby Rattenberg, officially the smallest town in the country.
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<strong>Bregenz: </strong>Positioned at the shores of Lake Constance, this city is one of Austria's cultural hotspots, boasting a wide selection of museums, galleries and festivals.
Bregenz: Positioned at the shores of Lake Constance, this city is one of Austria's cultural hotspots, boasting a wide selection of museums, galleries and festivals.
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<strong>Bad Gastein:</strong> Nestled in a narrow Alpine valley, this tiny town is filled with Belle Epoque hotels, sparkling thermal water sources and rocky waterfalls.
Bad Gastein: Nestled in a narrow Alpine valley, this tiny town is filled with Belle Epoque hotels, sparkling thermal water sources and rocky waterfalls.
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