Vienna

Vienna is the capital of Austria (a western democracy and member of the European Union). Located in the east of the country on the banks of the mighty Danube river, the city is home to around 2 million people. Despite its size, Vienna retains the feel of a large town. Part of that is down to the numerous parks, woodlands, outlying hills, and other open and green spaces.
Vienna owes its size to the legacy of the Habsburg monarchy that ruled over large areas of Europe for many centuries. Wien sat at the centre of Habsburg authority for almost all that period. An Imperial capital attracts wealthy residents as well as musicians, architects, artists and designers. So monumental buildings abound . Vienna has a fast, frequent, comprehensive, clean, cheap, and efficient municipal subway, tram and bus system that means even the outlying sights can be reached quickly and easily without ruining your holiday budget.