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Overview:
Before the Second World War, Vienna
stood side by side with Paris and London in importance, beauty,
and power, thanks to its status as a major transit point between
Western and Eastern Europe. The rich and elite of Europe
vacationed here while the poor viewed it as an opportunity to
escape their miseries. Here, artists and composers sought
inspiration and revolutionaries ironed out their plans and
theories.
Vienna, however, has not always been considered such a
romantic destination. The city found itself just a few miles
from the Iron Curtain during the Cold War. Hence, trade ceased
with the East, and foreigners found little reason to visit a
war-torn city. However, with the sudden popularity and growth of
the Eastern Jewels (Budapest, Prague, and Kraków), Vienna
rediscovered its role as a gateway. In-transit tourists, as
well, have rediscovered Vienna's old-world charm, often making
an unexpected extended stay. There is no better time than now to
visit this magnificent city.
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