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1. Vienna

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Vienna, (German: Wien) the capital of Austria, began as the Roman military camp of Vindabonum and after the retreat of the Romans was invaded and rebuilt many times. The city and region was ruled by the Babenberg family until 1278 when they were surpassed by the Hapsburgs, arguably one of the greatest royal families in European history. Under their rule Austria... more »

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2. Vienna Airport

   More Tour and Travel Advice for Europe Most tours starting in Vienna stay at the Hotel Prinz Eugen but you should confirm this by checking it against your Contiki travel documents once you receive them. To the Hotel Prinz Eugen From Vienna Airport take the City Airport Train (CAT) to ‘Wien-Mitte’ station (roughly 8€) then a taxi from the station to the hotel (roughly 10&e... more »

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3. St Stephen's Catacombs, Vienna

   by – ptooma Deep in the foundations of Vienna’s St. Stephansondom Cathedral lurks the catacombs… Along side the coffins and tombs of cardinals and royalty, there also lies cavernous vaults of bones stacked up various rooms of 10,000+ people. During the Black Plague, many victims were tossed in the mass graves found below the cathedral. If the... more »

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