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The “City of Music” has been an arts powerhouse and an important European capital for centuries, and has a lot to offer those lucky enough to visit.

Take a journey back through the centuries into the private lives of the Habsburgs.

Take a journey back through the centuries into the private lives of the Habsburgs.

Visit this marvellous array of museums, sumptuous residences and theatres in the historic home of the Habsburgs.

Take a journey back through the centuries into the private lives of the Habsburgs.

Take a journey back through the centuries into the private lives of the Habsburgs.

Conceived as a palace for a mistress, the Mirabell Palace remains a splendid setting for love matches, its elegant lawns often decked with brides and grooms.

Take in some of the best city views in Vienna from this Baroque masterpiece, which is also home to world-class artworks.

Discover the rich historical and cultural heritage of Salzburg at this award-winning museum, located in a palace complete with a chiming bell tower.

Visit this marvellous array of museums, sumptuous residences and theatres in the historic home of the Habsburgs.

Visit this marvellous array of museums, sumptuous residences and theatres in the historic home of the Habsburgs.

Take a step into a lost empire as you wander the halls of this magnificent Renaissance castle.

Take a journey back through the centuries into the private lives of the Habsburgs.