We're in VIENNA!
We travel, to find more of ourselves..
Let's see what we can uncover in the most livable place on Earth!
But first, the basics!
And by basic, I mean a Sachertorte
an apple strudel
and a Viennese coffee.
Speaking of coffee
The Austrians claim that the Italians stole the Cappuccino from them
here, they call it a Melange.
the Sachertorte is the most popular Viennese desert
and you'll find it everywhere.
As for these two
We just got them because we needed some color in the shot.
Nonetheless we enjoyed our quick stop
time to go.
St. Stephen's marks the city center
This is basically their symbol of freedom
during the war, the entire thing got bombed
especially the rooftop was completely gone as it went up in flames
Because people love it so much,
donations started flooding in
Austrians aren't afraid to show their love for the city with their wallets
The place got rebuilt immediately!
The interior has a similar feel to other European cathedrals
the view from the top is pretty decent
but to be honest, the climb isn't worth it.
This is not an easy climb guys,
stop hitting the wieners
down there, the beer..
Greatness comes from withstanding the tests of time
and the Empire, well..
they built for greatness.
Austrians take great pride in their palaces
the most important one is the Schönbrunn
this place is big!
it has its own garden, its own zoo, a maze and a labyrinth
and over 1000 rooms
This is where Austria's most beloved couple, Franz and Sisi lived
When they were not fooling around in the gardens,
they were here.
This is the Hofburg palace
home to one of the most powerful families to ever rule in Europe
the imperial family spent their winters here and the summers at Schönbrunn
part of the Hofburg
is also the majestic Spanish Riding School
Before we move on to another objective
let's take a snack break!
Apparently, this Trzesniewski place is the Viennese version of fast-food
The open sandwiches have a cult-like following
and they are usually joined by a tiny beer called a Pfiff
Anywhere you look in Vienna
the buildings tell their own stories.
Architecture, is a lot like music
and this place combines them both.
We're inside the Vienna State Opera
and the interior is breathtaking.
When the building was finished, people hated it so much that eventually both architects killed themselves.
Today, it's one of the most iconic buildings in the world.
Ever since we arrived in Vienna
We've been waiting to dive in their cuisine
and that time is now!
Although we got a lot of love for Jamie Oliver
you don't eat italian when you're in Vienna
you want to try traditional Austrian dishes
that's why we're going to this place.
Plachutta is an institution.
A synonym for Viennese cuisine.
they still serve the Emperor's favorite dish:
the world famous Tafelspitz
it's one of the best cuts of beef served in a clear soup
we also got the salted ox tongue and the Viennese schnitzel
There's a proper way to serve the Tafelspitz
First, you enjoy the beef broth in your bowl
Then you spread the marrow onto a slice of toast
to be enjoyed with just salt and pepper
then you move on to the second course and start putting together your plate
take the beef and the tongue
add the vegetables, add the sauce and enjoy.
pair it with a local read wine and you're in for a treat.
The wine at Plachutta made us thirsty for more
and we know just the right place.
How about a tour of the second largest wine collection in Europe?!
It's underneath this place:
Coburg Palace
Deep in the caverns of Palais Coburg's cellar
rests a collection of about 60,000 bottles
valued at over 21 million dollars
This is as close to heaven as wine lovers can get
Guides and Wine Tastings,
led by professional sommeliers, guide you through the 6 cellars
each with its own theme:
France
New World
Old world
YQUEM
Champagne
and Rare Wines
the collection has been lauded as one of the best in the world
you don't have to be a wine connoisseur to enjoy this
it's a sensory experience which will elevate your trip to Vienna
the most expensive bottle they sold was a 6-Liter Latour Imperial
for over 200,000 dollars
The restoration of the Palace was completed in 2003
and now, apart from this amazing wine collection,
it boasts 34 Luxury Suites
and a two Michelin Star Restaurant
making it a "Must" for any sophisticated traveler.
As for this bottle of vintage Dom
they've been offered 20,000 EUR and refused to sell.
All in all, it felt more like an Art Gallery than anything else.
time to call it a day.
You guys always ask us where to stay when traveling
this time, we chose The Guest House
It feels like home, it has all the right vibes
and you kinda feel like a rock-star when in it
plus, it's in the heart of Vienna
You know how most hotels feel the same?
well.. this one's different.
it feels sexy and informal.
It's more like your millionaire friend left you the keys to his Vienna apartment
We love it.
There's so much more to see in this city!
You can ride the famous Ferris Wheel at Prater Park
or.. spend the day admiring the largest Klimt collection at Belvedere Palace
If you're visiting during the holidays like we did
you can't miss the Christmas markets
we recommend the one at the top of The Ritz hotel
If you don't feel like it
you could always spend the day shopping in the Goldenes Quartier
Vienna, is one of those amazing cities
where you will enjoy getting lost
and every time you come back
you'll uncover something different which you somehow missed before
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Can you believe you can buy MOET Bottles at a Hot-Dog Stand?
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