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Berlitz Pocket Guide Vienna combines snappy text with full-colour photography to highlight the very best that this elegant city has to offer. The Where To Go chapter details all the key sights that you will not want to miss; from the historic grandeur of the Hofburg, to the vibrant Museums Quartier and the regal Schonbrunn Palace. The What to Do chapter explores Vienna's world-class music and opera scene and opportunities for shopping, whilst the Eating Out chapter investigates the local cuisine and provides a list of recommended restaurants for you to try. Top 10 Attractions and A Perfect Day itinerary present inspiration for experiencing the very best of one of the most artistic and cultural cities in Europe. Background information on the turbulent history of the city and the character
of its people helps you really understand the culture you have come to experience. Clear and detailed maps plot all the major sights, and the Travel Tips section offers practical advice on how to get there and where to stay.

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Berlitz Pocket Guide Vienna combines snappy text with full-colour photography to highlight the very best that this elegant city has to offer. The Where To Go chapter details all the key sights that you will not want to miss; from the historic grandeur of the Hofburg, to the vibrant Museums Quartier & the regal Schonbrunn Palace. The What to Do chapter explores Vienna's world-class music & opera scene & opportunities for shopping, whilst the Eating Out chapter investigates the local cuisine & provides a list of recommended restaurants for you to try. Top 10 Attractions & A Perfect Day itinerary present inspiration for experiencing the very best of one of the most artistic & cultural cities in Europe. Background information on the turbulent history of the city & the character of its people helps you really understand the culture you have come to experience. Clear & detailed maps plot all the major sights, & the Travel Tips section offers practical advice on how to get there & where to stay.

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