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Insider tips for your trip to Vienna

Vienna - a city of proud palaces and peaceful parks; a home to Klimt and Kaisers, coffee and cake, Strauss and Sisi. And sausages.

Hundreds of articles take you through the sights, sounds and tastes of the city, so you can plan your trip better and make the most of your visit.

I'm Mark - an English writer who's lived in Vienna for over 25 years. Allow me to introduce you to the wonders of Austria's capital.

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What to do in September

You know, September's not a bad month to visit Vienna. The summer holidays are over, so the Viennese roll back ...
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Egon Schiele and his legacy

Schiele's portrayals of himself and the human body provide a turn-of-the-century antidote to Instagram culture: no beautifying filters in sight ...
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What can you do in a day?

If you're only passing through Vienna for a day, here some suggestions for places to visit and things to do ...
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