Vienna was settled by Celtic tribes and later re-established as a Roman border colony. Later it served as the principal seat of the Babenberg dynasty, replaced by the Habsburgs. At that point Vienna became the capital of the Holy Roman Empire and after the Napoleonic wars – capital of the Austrian empire(later renamed Austro-Hungary). The successor state of the mighty Danube monarchy suffered greatly from food shortages and revolution. Vienna today is shiny as it ever used to be, with both classic and modern features.
Most of today's attractions in Vienna are the old splendid public buildings. One of the main symbols is the Stephansdom cathedral, which is also one of the most enchanting Gothic buildings in the world. Its southern tower is the most recognisable structure in Vienna. The pulpit is made up of stone which is covered with beautiful and unique sculptures which include a self portrait of Anton Pilgram. The railings exhibit the sculptures of lizards and toads with 'Dog of the Lord' which is considered as it protect the pilgrims from Evil.
Among the other classic buildings are the imperial palaces, now serving as museums, the operas and theatres, many examples of Art Nouveau and others. The grandeur, the excellent urban planning, the parks and the other leisure activities made Vienna an alluring place for the international organisations and now a whole district in the Austrian capital is reorganised with modern buildings for conferences and offices. Many of the hotels Vienna contains are adding to the modern outlook of the city.
The website of hotels Vienna offers some of the best accommodation options for the tourists coming from all over the world.
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