Imperial and aristocratic, Vienna is an undoubtedly exceptional city. The metropolis of music owes much of its worldwide renown to the many distinguished composers who lived and worked there, amongst them Strauss, Mozart, Beethoven and Haydn.
Vienna has more museums and galleries of international renown than you can imagine. The Fine Arts Museum contains the world's largest collection of paintings by Bruegel. The Leopold Museum, the Moderner Kunst (Modern Arts Museum), the Architekturzentrum (Architectural Center) and the Kunsthalle, are some of the most essential cultural places to visit.
Traditional cafes and rustic taverns specialising in selections of fine wines, combine with top class restaurants and shops. Long-established artistic events alternate with internationally acclaimed extravaganzas such as the Life Ball, to create a distinctive and very special atmosphere.
