How many times have you sat in a church, gazed up at the magnificent artworks that adorn so many churches throughout Europe, with a pain in your neck wishing you could get a little closer and see those masterpieces in their glorious detail? Located just metres away from Karlsplatz in the centre of the extraordinary Imperial city of Vienna lies Karlskirche, a beautiful Baroque church…
Vienna is a city with an impressive history and a myriad of impressive buildings to go with it. Whether you’re interested in the history of the long-reigning Habsburg family, classical music composed by the city’s own Mozart, museums, cafes, shopping or opera, there are plenty of fun things to do Vienna and interesting places to visit in Vienna that will keep…
A taste of Imperial Vienna Food, glorious food! Eating is an unavoidable but enjoyable activity of every human’s daily life. For those of us that travel, we delight in indulging in a whole range of cuisines as we move from country to country, devouring the most famous dishes and specialties. But every country’s cuisine is very much decided by its geographical location and…
On my recent and first trip to Vienna I was delighted to stay at Hotel Capricorno, a wonderful four star hotel located in the center of Vienna at the Schwedenplatz. Step outside and you are just a few minutes walk from the shopping district and the magnificent St Stephens Cathedral. Upon arriving at the train station (a twenty-minute taxi ride…
