Vienna or Venice for 3 days in mid-December?
My boyfriend and I will have about 3 days to spare before we do a Switzerland/France trip, and we were wondering if we should start in Vienna (Austria) or Venice (Italy). We want to pick the city that's the most festive (markets and whatnot, or day trips nearby), culturally interesting, and entertaining city for a few days. Also not too expensive.
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Vienna is the capital and the largest city of Austria which is situated in the North-East of Austria and lies on the banks of the majestic Danube river. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Wachau region, the Vienna woods ('Wiener Wald') and with numerous green expanses and parks Vienna is an exceptionally agreeable city.
The Viennese gift of the gab is proverbial. It consists of an odd mixture of charm, flattery, puns and open rudeness which is highly refeshing. Tune in to local dialects when you stroll through Vienna - it is worth it! For those who don't already know: The language spoken in Austria is pure and correct German.
Vienna, also described as Europe's cultural capital, is a metropolis with unique charm, vibrancy and flair. It boasts outstanding infrastructure, is clean and safe, and has all the inspiration that you could wish for in order to discover this wonderful part of Europe.
The quality of life is generally very high in Vienna. With a thriving economy, a stable political system, Austria's beautiful countryside (not only the Austrian Alps bewitch with their majestic beauty) and it's cultural diversity, all contribute to a high-quality lifestyle for locals and tourists alike.
Austria's capital Vienna ranks as one of the most attractive cities world wide. The subjective feeling of well-being attested to by locals and tourists alike has been repeatedly attested to by leading international studies and city rankings.
Austria's climate is generally moderate and mild and reliably follows the four distinct seasons. Average summer temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C, the average winter temperatures are around 0°.
Vienna boasts one of the world's most famous culinary traditions. A diverse yet delectably harmonious range of dishes reflects the city's mix of nationalities and food cultures through the centuries, and inspires visitors from all over the globe.
Kaiserschmarren A legend says that this dessert of shredded pancake and stewed fruit was invented for Emperor Franz Joseph... and the etc....
St. Stephen's Cathedral, Austria's most eminent Gothic edifice, houses a wealth of art treasures. The red-marble sepulcher of Emperor Frederick III, sculpted from 1467 to 1513 by Niclas Gerhaert van Leyden; the pulpit, a work from 1514-15 by Anton Pilgram (who put his own relief portrait underneath it as his signature); the Altarpiece of Wiener Neustadt (Wiener Neustädter Altar), a Gothic winged altar from 1447 - and the tomb of Prince Eugene of Savoy, dating from 1754 which is one of the famous attraction amongst the others that I like.... The rest is up to yours curiosity to check them out...
St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna, Austria....
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Vienna is just another big capital city with a past but Venice is ... beyond description. It's a once in a lifetime experience even for one day. If you want to save money, you have to avoid Switzerland.