When we first arrived in Switzerland 2 1/2 years ago we made up a huge list of all the cities we wanted to see in Europe. Vienna has always been on that list but we've always put it off for various reasons. Now that we know our European adventure is coming to a close we decided we better pay Vienna a visit while the opportunity is convenient.
As many of you know Vienna is the capital of Austria. The flight there is less than an hour for us, so it makes for a quick weekend getaway. Vienna is known as the city of music due to the fact so many famous composers have come through here (Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss, Schubert, etc.) The city just seems to hum with classical music. You hear it everywhere. Vienna is also home to "Wiener Schnitzel," which is its national dish. I'm not a big fan of Wiener Schnitzel, but I found Vienna's version surprisingly good. Vienna is also known for the famous "Lipizzaner Stallions," which are showcased at the Spanish Riding School. The stallions are the oldest breed of horse in Europe, dating as far back as 400 years.
We spent our first day watching the stallions, and then strolling around the city center. Later on we had dinner in a Vienna pub for some Wiener Schnitzel and a beer, and then we rode the historic ferris wheel, which has been in operation since 1897.
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