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741 Visiting Vienna; Visiting Bosnia; Athens Acropolis

Travel with Rick Steves

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Vienna: From Imperial Capital to Cultural Melting Pot

This chapter explores the historical significance of Vienna as the former capital of the Habsburg empire and its transformation into a multicultural and melting pot city. It also discusses Austria's neutrality and independence after World War II and the influence of the Habsburg family in terms of wealth and grandiose palaces.

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