Lake Constance

Lake Constance (aka Bodensee in German) actually refers to three bodies of water along the Rhine at the northern foot of The Alps at the intersection … More

Naturhistorische Museum

Officially opened in 1889, the Naturhistorische Museum, located in Vienna, Austria, is one of the most important natural history museums in the … More

120 Favorite UNESCO Sites, Part V (81-100) – Selection Criteria

Nominated UNESCO World Heritage Sites must be widely considered to be of “outstanding universal value” and meet at least one … More

120 Favorite UNESCO Sites, Part IV (61-80) – Site Types

The complete World Heritage List comprises 1153 properties of “outstanding universal value”. Of these, about 23% are represented by natural … More

120 Favorite UNESCO Sites, Part III (41-60) – In Danger

Armed conflict, war, natural disasters (such as earthquakes), pollution, poaching, uncontrolled urbanization, and unchecked tourist development all pose major problems … More

120 Favorite UNESCO Sites, Part II (21-40) – Delisting

World Heritage sites may lose their designation when the UNESCO World Heritage Committee determines that they are not properly managed or protected. A … More

The Danube

The Danube is the 2nd-longest river in Europe, after the Volga in Russia). It flows 1,770 miles from the Black Forest in Germany to the Black Sea, while … More

Spanish Riding School

The Spanish Riding School, based in Vienna, is an Austrian institution dedicated to the training of Lipizzaner horses and the preservation of classical dressage. Their public performances, … More

St. Stephen’s Cathedral

St. Stephen’s Cathedral is the mother church of the Roman Catholic archdiocese of Vienna. Located in Stephansplatz and built on the ruins … More

The Best of AUSTRIA

Austria is a landlocked East Alpine country in the southern part of Central Europe. It is bordered by Germany to the northwest, the Czech Republic to the … More