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Vienna shopping

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Like any affluent capital city, Vienna is full of shopping opportunities. The two main "shop 'till you drop" streets are Kärntnerstrasse (at the very center) and Mariahilfestrasse (a little further out).

But it's not just about expensive handbags and fashion boutiques. What about food shopping?

Can you get US or UK products here? And where do you buy postcards and stamps? This section answers these questions.

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