Originally constructed from 1696 as a grand hunting lodge, Schönbrunn Palace later became the official Hapsburg summer residence. Under the supervision of Maria Theresa (the only female Habsburg ...

Europe's many monarchies have left behind a priceless architectural heritage: exceptional royal palaces. Let’s take a look at ...

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A bonus of Vienna’s markets is that all of them are free to enter, so if you find one’s too busy, you can simply totter along ...

"Yet I’ve always found myself disappointed with the lacklustre effort the UK puts into its Christmas markets, and seeing the ...

Guided tours are available for an added fee. You can also get a combined ticket with entry to the the Hofburg Palace, Schönbrunn Palace and the Vienna Furniture Museum. Entry is according to ...

Vienna is renowned for its stunning architecture, including the Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Hapsburg rulers; the gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral; and the Hofburg ...

The 'authentic tourism' conundrumConsumers demand authentic experiences; is it oxymoronic to think they can be packaged by the travel industry? A women-only river cruise leans into luxeWomen-only ...