Vienna: Eastern Europe by history, Western Europe in essence

#2024mapped Vienna, being the capital of Austria and sandwiched between the powerhouse Germany and other Eastern European countries, is an especially vibrant city with Eastern cultural roots and Western classical/baroque intricate architecture. Recommended places for a citywalk: 1) Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien 2) St Peter’s Catholic Church etc 3) Vienna State Opera *detailed in other posts* 4) Belvedere - a palace+garden complex 5) Burggarten - a garden with varied views and a Mozart statue 6) Austrian National Library - baroque-styled antique library 7) Stephansplatz