French: Centre historique de Vienne
The Historic Centre of Vienna is a World Heritage site in Austria defined by the UNESCO in 2001 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 551 (327, 485, 45) in our monthly survey..

"Vienna developed from early Celtic and Roman settlements into a Medieval and Baroque city, the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It played an essential role as a leading European music centre, from the great age of Viennese Classicism through the early part of the 20th century. The historic centre of Vienna is rich in architectural ensembles, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks."
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