Vienna is a city with many faces and an interesting history. Approximately 1.7 million inhabitants populate the capital of Austria, which is its own Austrian state at the same time. The city of Vienna has a long and eventful history, it offers monuments and buildings from various eras. This gives this city its distinctive face and makes the difference in the Austrian capital. Also the environment and landscape around Vienna can inspire with beauty, it offers a lot of possibilities of long walks or hikes.
 
 What are the historical developments Vienna has gone through? For several centuries the city was the imperial capital and residence of the Habsburg emperors and thus one of the major cities of Europe. Vienna was also known as a cultural and political center of the Holy Roman Empire. Until World War I Vienna was together with London, New York and Paris, the fourth largest city in the world. But the war had cost the lives of one quarter of the population, making Vienna loosing its place at the top of the largest cities in the world. Today Vienna still is one of the major cities in Europe and attracts every year many thousands of tourists.
 
 What kinds of attractions are provided by the City of Vienna? The landmarks of Vienna, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Schönbrunn Palace, are among the most famous sights. Other buildings reflect the history of Vienna: the ancient Rupert’s Church, the baroque-style Karlskirche and the neo-gothic style Votivkirche. In addition, you will find in this city on almost every corner monuments and particular architecture.
 
 Culturally the city has much to offer. There are so many theaters, music theaters and operas, more than in other comparable towns. The reputation of Vienna as a music center does not come from nowhere. Each year many famous events are held there, as the Viennese Opera Ball, the Life Ball or the Philharmonic Ball. There are also plenty of art history and history museums that tell about the development, rise and fall of Austria as worldwide nation.
 
 What are the advantages of the apartments Vienna? An apartment in the heart of Vienna does actually let you keep your car in the parking lot. No need to use it, all interesting sight can easily be reached by foot. In addition you can easily use public transport, such as bus, tram or subway, which are almost more important than the car. Having your own rental apartment in Vienna for your vacations you will definitely enjoy this great town a little bit more.