With its long history as capital of the Habsburg Empire, Vienna has been home to many artists, composers & intellectuals, Vienna is both unique & fascinating. This morning we took a walking tour of central Vienna, our expert guide Wolfgang introducing us to monument, palaces, & hidden corners of the city as well as the central St. Stephan’s Cathedral.
After lunch our sightseeing continued with a group visit to the Hofburg, the ‘city palace’ of the Hapsburgs, including a guided tour of the Sisi Museum, dedicated to the tragic Empress Elizabeth, & the Imperial Apartments. We were also able to view the Habsburg's Silver Collection.
The remainder of the afternoon was free for our group members to get to know the city better, either exploring individually or with other group members.
This evening we rendezvoused for a performance of Verdi’s La Traviata at the Wienerstaatsoper (Vienna State Opera House)!
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