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Austria offers some great cultural city breaks, namely in Salzburg and Vienna. Salzburg, the birthplace of the composer Mozart, is picturesque and beautiful, and the skyline is dominated by churches and spires, castles and palaces.
Visit the festival district, which is a baroque combination of domes and architecture. The fourth largest city in Austria, it was the setting for parts of the famous film, the sound of music, which features other famous parts of the country. Filled with universities, the city offers biodiversity and a strong student environment. The city is the northern boundary of the alps,. With the closest peaks being a few kilometres from the city centre, so skiing is a firm favourite to visitors to the area. You can also visit both the birthplace and residence of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, if you are interested in the origins of classical music.
While in Austria, you should also visit the capital city, Vienna. It is the cultural, political and economic centre of the country, and is designated a UNESCO heritage site as it is rich in architectural interest. It rivals Vancouver in terms of quality of life for its residents, and attracts thousands of visitors per year. It was originally a Celtic settlement, and is well worth a visit, to see a city rich in culture and heritage.
If you are planning on visiting Austria, you can get cheap flights from London airports, and it is relatively quick to access. Make sure that you have a valid passport and Travel Insurance, and head off!
