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Austria, formerly known as the Republic of Austria, is a landlocked country in the Eastern Alps in south-central Europe. In 2021 the country entertained more than 22.1 million visitors who landed in this magnificent country to mesmerize themselves with its spectacular castles, astonishing buildings, and scenic views. The United Nations World Tourism Organization placed two of its villages, Zell am See and Wagrain, in 1st and 2nd place in its list of best tourism villages in 2022.
If you are planning to visit this gorgeous country, sit tight as in this video, you will get the ten best places to visit in Austria to make your trip a lifetime memory.
10: The Grossglockner Road
It is the most impressive mountain road in Europe and one of the top attractions in Austria. Located at an altitude of more than 2,000 meters and has a length of more than 22 KM, the road was built in 1935 and gave tourists access to Grossglockner Mountain, the largest mountain in Austria.
09: Belvedere Palace
This UNESCO world heritage site is a historic building complex and one of the world’s most significant and striking museums in Vienna, Austria. This garden palace is divided into two major sections, Unteres (Lower Palace) and Oberes(Upper Palace), built between 1714 and 1724. The palace attracts more than 1.5 million guests annually who enjoy its art collection and explore Vienna from a spectacular panoramic view.
08: Kitzbühel and Kitzbüheler Horn
Kitzbühel is a medieval town lying in the Kitzbühel Alps and is one of the most well-known and exclusive ski resorts in the World, attracting more than 1.5 million tourists each year. Between October and May, snowboarders and skiers can enjoy the slopes of more than 215 Km. The region is also famous for organizing Hahnenkamm Races, the world’s toughest and second-oldest alpine skiing competition.
07: Hallstatt and the Dachstein Salzkammergut
Hallstatt is a small town in Austria with an approximate population of 800 inhabitants; however, this fairytale-like town attracts more than 1 million tourists yearly. Its pastel-coloured houses, winding cobblestone streets, and picturesque scenery makes it one of Austria’s most photographed towns.
06: Melk Benedictine Abbey
Built as a royal palace in 1089, in the 12th century, it was turned into a monastic school and produced many notable Austrian musicians, composers, painters and writers; and is known as the oldest operating school in Austria. Apart from being a top tourist destination, today, the Abbey serves a religious purpose and is home to 30 monks and more than 900 students practicing being monks. It is one of the most monastic sites in the country.
05: Innsbruck’s Hofkirche
Innsbruck is the 5th largest city in Austria and is quite popular among tourists for its fantastic ski resorts and scenic views from Nordkette Mountain Range. The town is also home to magnificent historic architecture and unique buildings.
Number 04: Schönbrunn Palace
This UNESCO world heritage site was the primary summer residence of Habsburg rulers. The palace was built in the early 1700s, over 400 acres, and has more than 1,441 rooms. It is one of Austria’s most visited tourist attractions and attracts more than 2.7 million visitors annually.
03: The Spanish Riding School
The Spanish Riding School, also known as the Imperial Spanish Riding School, has a history that connects it to Emperor Maximilian II, who introduced Austria with Lipizzaner horses in 1562. Even after 450 years, its magnificent hall is used for practicing classical horsemanship, making it the only historical institution still practicing classical equitation.
02: Salzburg Altstadt
Salzburg is the fourth largest city in Austria and is quite popular because of its rich culture, marvelous landscape, natural beauty and historical significance. Since its early days, it has been acknowledged as the spiritual center of Europe’s Christianity.
01: The Hofburg Palace
This imperial palace was built in 1279 and was a winter residence of Habsburg rulers; it covers an area of more than 240,000 m² and includes 19 courtyards, 18 wings and 2,600 rooms. It is the most visited attraction in Austria and attracts more than 6 million visitors per annum. Because of its astonishing architecture and historical significance, UNESCO enlisted the palace as a world heritage site.
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