Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Travelogue

For the travelogue, we shall be taking a trip to Vienna, Austria. Vienna is of historical importance and is relevant to Austria/Hungary because when the Hapsburgs were taking over Eastern Europe, this was the capital of Austria and was the site of the last siege by the Ottoman Empire.

The heart of Vienna was once surrounded by a protective wall that was removed in 1857 and its preoccupied area was turned into new roads and buildings. Vienna is a beautiful city and is known for its many parks and monuments (such as the Stadtpark and Belvedere Park). The main park of Vienna is the "Prater, which is situated on an island formed by the Danube River and a canal. " Another attractive site is the Schönbrunn, the Imperial Summer Palace, which has the world's oldest zoo and an 18c park.

The climate in Vienna consists of mildly warm summers and cool winters that average 20-30 degrees. This mild climate contributes to the many tourists that come to Vienna year round to experience its Austrian heritage first hand. These tourists are a economic source for Vienna and can make the city very busy at times.

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