Vienna, the capital of Austria is the 7th largest city of Austria and also its economic and cultural centre. The city is having an area of 414.65 square kilometres and with a population of 18,26,030. Vienna is known as “The city of dreams”. The city lies in the east of Austria and is close to the borders of the Slovakia, Hungary and Czech Republic.  The city centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 2001. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2005 analysis “The city of music” ranked first among the world’s 127 most liveable cities. The UN-Habitat has classified Vienna as being the most prosperous city in the world in 2012/2013. Between 2005 and 2010, Vienna was the world's number-one destination for international congresses and conventions. Vienna is host to many major international organizations, including the United Nations and OPEC.

Vienna City Highlights

Vienna is Austria's main centre of education and home to many universities, professional colleges and international schools. In Austria there is a variety of course options in technical studies, humanities, arts and other fields of study. Technical universities offer practical training, facilitating direct access to a profession. Higher education colleges offer training for teachers at primary schools, secondary schools, special schools and polytechnic schools. In Austria there are also general and vocational colleges and technical universities and university courses for working people which are offered as evening classes

The most popular sights and attractions in Vienna that should be part of your visit to the city!