Vienna’s highlights: photo gallery

Schönbrunn, the former summer residence of the imperial family, is considered one of the most beautiful baroque palaces in Europe. It is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Stephansdom Cathedral, the most important religious building in Austria's capital.

Mozart statue in the Burggarten.

The Vienna State Opera known for its first-class opera and ballet performances.

Vienna is home to over 1,680 acres of beautiful urban vineyards.

The Riesenrad (ferris wheel) was erected in 1897 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Emperor Franz Josef I.

The Naschmarkt is Vienna's most popular and largest inner city market, stretching over 1.5 kilometers long.

Austria's most famous chocolate cake, the Sachertorte.

Belvedere Palace which houses the impressive Österreichische Galerie Belvedere museum.

One of the best ways to explore Vienna is by taking a horse-drawn carriage ride.

The Kunsthistorisches Museum which contains the imperial collections assembled over centuries by the Habsburgs.

The Athena Fountain in front of the Austrian Parliament Building.