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Spotlight on Vienna
Vienna: the “best place to live in Europe”
Although Vienna is unquestionably one of Europe's great cities, its subtler charms sometimes go overlooked. Visitors who do visit this Habsburgian playground will discover that Viennese delights come in many forms. The city's cultural treasures, for one, are almost overwhelming in their abundance. Baroque cathedrals mingle with medieval churches, and everywhere is art, music, and more art.
Austria's most famous palace, Schönbrunn, was built to rival Versailles, and touring it is like passing through a giant, gilded music box. Vienna's actual music box, the stunning Vienna State Opera, is also unforgettable, and worth visiting even if you can't score tickets for a performance (which can be surprisingly inexpensive). Vienna also has attractions for those with a passion for the outdoors. Boating and water sports take place on the famous Danube, and an escape to the verdant pleasures of the Wienerwald (the woods) is quick and easy. The local cuisine is, fittingly, also rich and delightful. Fine restaurants offer perfectly executed schnitzel, savory goulash, and the decadent Sacher Torte. Or watch dusk melt into evening while devouring a char-grilled sausage at a laid-back wine garden.
The fine blend of natural and man-made treasures makes time spent in Vienna both stimulating and uniquely relaxing.
As every city with a rich history, Vienna has the “Old City” covering the area known as the first district. This beautiful part of the city offers more than just historical attractions. It is also the perfect place for shopping, dining and entertainment. Travellers will find the Prater, the oldest amusement park, and on the famous shopping streets Graben and Kohlmarkt, you will find the most exclusive shops, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Chanel, Armani and Akris.
Regarding luxury properties, Vienna can definitely keep up with London, Paris or New York.
Prime residential properties in Vienna now cost between €12.000 - €18.000 per square meter, according to Expat Consulting high end real estate agency in Vienna. "In terms of time zones and location, Vienna is the most attractive place to be," said Aslan Kurtaran, head of Expat Consulting.
The proximity to the world's top business centers and a wonderful quality of life have made Vienna one of the world's "best" cities to live and visit.
Courtesy of Courtesy of Expat Consulting Real Estate & Relocation Services GmbH
