Vienna Pictures

Beautiful Vienna is full of historic churches, insightful museums and colorful markets. Christoph Hetzmannseder Getty Images

Schönbrunn Palace is one of the most important sites in Austria and a former Hapsburg summer residence. Anita_Bonita Getty Images

A small fountain and sculpture can be found outside of the palace. Sergio Del Rosso Photography Getty Images

Towering above the streets of the Innere Stadt, this huge cathedral is a major tourist attraction in Vienna. Angel Villalba Getty Images

The grandiose interior of St. Stephen's Cathedral is one of the many reasons tourists flock to this landmark. George Papapostolou Getty Images

Visit the natural history museum to learn more about the city's past. Gryffindor Wikimedia Commons

Hofburg Palace is massive, so plan on spending a lot of time here if you want to see everything it has to offer. Westend61 Getty Images

The Prater is a large park in Vienna, home to an amusement park with a large Ferris wheel. George Pachantouris Getty Images

The Tiergarten is the oldest zoo in the world – it's been open since the 1700s. Katja Vymyslicky Flickr

Even if you're not looking to sit through an entire opera, many travelers say that the Opera House is still worth a visit. babyichuk Getty Images

Belvedere Palace has an excellent collection of Austrian art. Andy Sotoriou Getty Images

These white Lippizaner horses call the Spanish Riding School their home. The animals are trained here. J.harwood Flickr

Fans of fine art will easily find themselves spending a full afternoon at this museum. syolacan Getty Images

Travelers can enjoy the colors, sounds and sights of Naschmarkt, where vendors sell everything from flowers and food to arts and crafts. Carolin Voelker Getty Images

The Rathaus is the city hall of Vienna; it was built between 1872 and 1883. James Walsh Flickr

Vienna was home to many classical musicians. Learn more about the craft's impact on the city and enjoy interactive exhibits at the Haus der Musik. Courtesy Haus der Musik

Take a break from sightseeing and enjoy some wine or a meal in one of Vienna's plazas. J.A. Alcaide Flickr

MuseumsQuartier is full of several engaging institutions. Gryffindor Wikimedia Commons

Weiner schnitzel, a breaded veal cutlet, is a traditional Viennese dish you should sample at least once. Chawaphol Eakbunnasingh Getty Images

Vienna is a big producer of wine and white wine is grown in more than 80 percent of the city's vineyards. Westend61 Getty Images