Austria is a land of mountains, music, and magnificent cities. Its capital, Vienna, was once the center of the powerful Habsburg Empire and remains a symbol of elegance and culture. Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace and Hofburg Palace showcase imperial architecture, while St. Stephen’s
Cathedral stands as a Gothic masterpiece. Austria’s musical heritage is world-famous — it was home to Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss, and its opera houses and concert halls continue this tradition today. Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace, delights visitors with baroque architecture and Alpine scenery.